Pubdate: Wed, 31 Mar 2004
Source: Herald-Dispatch, The (WV)
Copyright: 2004 The Herald-Dispatch
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Author: Kirk Muse

ADULTS SHOULD BE FREE TO DO WHAT THEY WANT

I am writing in regard to a recent letter-writer's thoughtful letter,
"New Plan Needed To Fight Illegal Drugs," published here March 25.

In a drug transaction, there is a willing buyer and a willing seller,
and both walk away happy unless one or both get arrested.

Adult citizens of a so-called free country should be free to smoke,
swallow, snort or inject any substance they want -- as long as they
are personally responsible for the consequences.

Our government cannot protect adult citizens from themselves and has
no legitimate authority attempting to do so.

A free country should be -- a free country.

Kirk Muse,

Mesa, Ariz.
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