Pubdate: Thu, 6 Jan 2005
Source: Houston Chronicle (TX)
Copyright: 2005 Houston Chronicle Publishing Company Division, Hearst Newspaper
Contact:  http://www.chron.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/198
Author: Howard J. Wooldridge
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n012/a04.html

CHANGES TO MARIJUANA LAWS

LEAVE US TO FIND REAL CRIMINALS

As a retired police officer, I completely agree with the editorial's view 
that simple possession of pot should be treated the same as if someone ran 
a stop sign. Houston Rep. Harold Dutton's bill would allow my colleagues to 
write a quick ticket and then be available for serious crimes such as 
catching drunken drivers. This is a no-brainer.

Howard J. Wooldridge

Dallas
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