Pubdate: Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Source: Las Vegas Mercury (NV)
Copyright: 2003 Las Vegas Mercury
Contact:  http://www.lasvegasmercury.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2595
Author: Scott Russ

Thanks for publishing the honest column by Randall G. Shelden ["Hey, Rush, 
Why Didn't You `Just Say No'?" Oct. 30].

Ever wonder why George Bush, John Ashcroft and other "leaders" haven't 
denounced Rush? Because the "war on drugs" isn't about justice. It's about 
politics.

John Ashcroft's nephew was charged with growing 60 marijuana plants back in 
the '90s. This charge would normally guarantee a prison sentence. He 
received a suspended sentence with probation. He also failed his first 
urinalysis while on probation but still wasn't sent to the "Big House."

We all know the story with Bush. It's been reported that he has done 
substances that would have sent others straight to prison. And it's said 
his daughters dabble in the cannabis themselves.

Even our senators and representatives have conveniently exempted themselves 
from drug testing while drug czar Barry Walters tours the country 
pressuring school boards to implement drug testing for our children. The 
hypocrisy of this war is so thick it stinks.

What message are we really sending our kids? Our "leaders" need to find the 
courage to end this insanity before another generation is forced to endure 
the hypocritical prosecution of American citizens. If our "leaders" can't 
find that courage, then they need to be voted out to make room for those 
who have the conviction to do real justice and end this domestic policy 
disaster.

Scott Russ,
Baton Rouge, La.
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