Pubdate: Sat, 11 Mar 2006
Source: Lansing State Journal (MI)
Copyright: 2006 Lansing State Journal
Contact: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/contactus/newsroom/letter.html
Website: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/232
Author: Ray M. Wolfe III

DRUG WAR A WASTE

I am writing to protest the ongoing, nationwide drug war. I was 
recently charged with marijuana possession.

Aside from my personal choice to use marijuana, I am just the same as 
any other responsible citizen. I vote, have a job and pay taxes. To 
avoid having this charge appear on my record, the court offers the 
7411 clause, which requires me to take daily breath tests and weekly 
urinalysis. I also must attend three Alcoholics Anonymous/Marijuana 
Anonymous meetings per week, and undergo extensive outpatient 
substance-abuse treatment. I don't want or need any of the 
aforementioned breaches of my privacy/time. Even if you don't 
personally choose to smoke marijuana, surely you would much rather 
see our law enforcement resources put to better use than tracking 
down "hardened criminals" who use marijuana. Please write a letter to 
your elected officials and ask them to stop arresting marijuana users.

RAY M. WOLFE III

Lansing
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