Pubdate: Sun,  9 Feb 2003
Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin (HI)
Contact:  2003 Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Website: http://www.starbulletin.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/196
Author: Stuart N. Taba
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n131/a03.html
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) 
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

LEGALIZING MARIJUANA WOULD REDUCE 'ICE' USE

Ice is killing our beautiful society. Hawaii's crystal-meth epidemic
requires drastic action. I propose that marijuana be legalized because ice,
given its relatively easy production, is more accessible than pakalolo. 

With this greater accessibility comes the more prevalent use. If marijuana
- -- a far more benign high -- were legalized, its accessibility would draw
people away from the more dangerous crystal meth. 

This proposal comes from a responsible member of society who looks forward
to a legislative debate on legalization of marijuana. 

Stuart N. Taba
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