Pubdate: Thu, 02 Jan 2003
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA)
Copyright: 2003 Cox Interactive Media.
Contact:  http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/28
Author: Dan Reynolds
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n2340/a01.html

PEANUTS ALSO KILL, SO PRIORITIZE

Robert Margolis' tirade against marijuana was hysterical. No, really, he
should take a deep breath and try to calm down. There are serious threats
facing this nation; unacceptable plants should not even be on the list.

Absolute prohibition of marijuana is the policy we have been following for
the last 30 years. Its result is teenagers now find it easier to buy
marijuana than alcohol --- no regulation, no ID checks.

Yes, marijuana is not harmless --- but peanuts kill! Where is the outrage?
There are children at risk because of this dangerous plant. Why are we not
arresting all those dirty peanut-eaters and throwing them in jail?

Intolerance is expensive. Taxes are high. Prioritize.

DAN REYNOLDS, Boston
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