Pubdate: Wed, 16 Aug 2006
Source: Central Kentucky News Journal (Campbellsville, KY)
Copyright: 2006 Central Kentucky News Journal
Contact:  http://www.cknj.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1479
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n1068/a05.html
Author: Jose Melendez

FALSE CLAIMS AND OUTRIGHT PERJURY

Unmentioned in the letter "Marijuana is a Bigger Problem than Some
Think" was my reference to the destructive effects of marijuana
prohibition; increased potency and availability of illicit drugs,
along with windfall pay and profits for gun toting thugs on both sides
of the law.

Certainly, the neuroprotective, anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial and
palliative effects of pot's active ingredients are not in dispute. Yet
no one reasonably prescribed armed home invasions, asset forfeiture
and prison time as "treatment" for beer drinkers and cigarette
smokers. Indeed, transcripts from Congressional testimony to date on
the comparative safety and efficacy of marijuana consistently include
false claims and outright perjury.

The real problem to solve is: Why should Americans accept a war waged
on us?

Jose Melendez

Communications Director

Concerned Citizens Coalition to Criminalize Prohibition

DeLand, Fla.