Pubdate: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 Source: Herald, The (WA) Copyright: 2005 The Daily Herald Co. Contact: http://www.heraldnet.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/190 Author: Gary Beane Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) WRONG TO GO AFTER POT AHEAD OF METH What sense does it make to abandon the battle against methamphetamine in order to seize thousands of marijuana plants? (Oct. 2 article, "Pot production on the rise.") Let's take a quick inventory of the effects of the two drugs. Meth: anger/ rage attacks, weak bones, loose teeth and addiction that can make even the sanest law abiding citizen turn into a criminal. Now let's take a look at marijuana: strong appetite, the desire to drive slowly, and a mellowing effect. Any layman can see that taking time away from the battle against meth in order to hunt and destroy marijuana is a waste of time. Authorities should learn that the American people are in favor of legalizing marijauna and their ridiculous laws will be laughed at by future generations the way they laugh at prohibition today. Gary Beane Gold Bar - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D