Pubdate: Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Source: Edmonton Sun (CN AB)
Copyright: 2003, Canoe Limited Partnership.
Contact:  http://www.fyiedmonton.com/htdocs/edmsun.shtml
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/135
Author: Michael J. Petro
Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor, headline by newshawk

POT TEST FOR DRIVERS A RED HERRING

RE: "GROUP wants pot test for loaded drivers," Nov. 4. First, let me 
apologize for weighing in on your marijuana debates from down south here, 
what with U.S. drug policies being as lunatic as they are. Permit me to 
point out, however, that your police officers and MADD activists are well 
aware that toking and driving occurs now, without the proposed 
decriminalization. While one may debate whether drug-impaired driving 
measures and roadside tests need be developed, the fact remains that this 
question is disconnected from the overall policy debate. Are they seriously 
trying to say that they don't see the need for these measures as long as 
marijuana remains criminalized? I seriously doubt it. Their "concerns" are 
obviously a red herring, as they are unable to confront your continuing 
liberalization directly.

Michael J. Petro,

Phoenix, Arizona

(Mad about MADD.)
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