Pubdate: Fri, 8 Aug 2003
Source: Detroit News (MI)
Copyright: 2003, The Detroit News
Contact:  http://detnews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/126
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n1172/a03.html
Author:  Donna M. Paridee
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis)

GIVE ADULTS A CHOICE

Kudos to Paul Ruschmann for his wonderfully accurate column on marijuana 
("It's time to ease nation's laws on marijuana," July 29). He was right on 
target.

Support for the outright legalization of marijuana (cannabis) is at all 
time high. As it should be.

Cannabis, legal or illegal, is clearly the choice for over 40 million 
Americans. It's not as addictive as tobacco. It is not as lethal or 
intoxicating as liquor.

It's time adult Americans are given a legal choice.

Donna M. Paridee, Michigan NORML, New Baltimore