Pubdate: Fri, 08 Dec 2006 Source: Daily O'Collegian (OK State U, OK Edu) Copyright: 2006 Oklahoma State University Contact: http://www.ocolly.com Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1275 Author: Stan White Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) CANNABIS USE NEVER KILLED ANYONE Government studies historically have discredited the gateway theory, and now additional research proves the same ("'Gateway' Drug Goes Up in Smoke," Dec. 6). Cannabis (a.k.a. kaneh bosm, marijuana) is less addictive than coffee and safer than alcohol. Contrary to the government's reefer madness propaganda, cannabis hasn't caused cancer. There are no dead bodies to show for it in over 5,000 years of documented use. So what on earth is the hold up to legalizing the God-given plant? Stan White Dillon, Colo. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman