Pubdate: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 Source: Seattle Weekly (WA) Copyright: 2006 Seattle Weekly Contact: http://www.seattleweekly.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/410 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n1081/a06.html Author: Darral Good LET THE PEOPLE CHOOSE Alcohol is a widely used recreational drug, consumed by most Americans at some point in their lives ["Club Pot Med," Aug. 16]. While some people drink alcohol in moderation, alcohol use is a problem for many, placing a tremendous burden on them and society. The direct and indirect costs are estimated at $150 billion per year in the United States. About 200,000 deaths annually are directly related to the effects of alcohol. More than half of all fatal car accidents involve alcohol 150 billion and 200,000 deaths annually . . . and it's legal. Legalize cannabis now, you twits. Give us the choice. Darral Good Seattle - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake