Pubdate: Wed, 08 May 2002 Source: Newsday (NY) Copyright: 2002 Newsday Inc. Contact: http://www.newsday.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/308 Author: Josh Sutcliffe Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n842/a08.html A 'HARMLESS' DEBATE Is anyone else getting tired of the same old prohibitionist song and dance ["'Harmless' Marijuana? Don't Bet Your Life on It," Viewpoints, May 3]. Compared to the destruction wrought by prohibition, marijuana is harmless. Voters consistently express support for the medicinal use of marijuana and are getting warmer to the idea of legalization. Unfortunately, the will of the people only counts when the federal government wants it to. Josh Sutcliffe Sunnyside - --- MAP posted-by: Josh