Pubdate: Tue, 20 Jul 2010
Source: Detroit News (MI)
Copyright: 2010 Heather Sekerak
Contact: http://detnews.com/article/99999999/INFO/71011004
Website: http://detnews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/126
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v10/n559/a04.html
Author: Heather Sekerak

MARIJUANA NOT BAD

In response to "Legalizing marijuana remains a bad idea" (July 16), it
is unfortunate they can't even present legitimate statistics. They
backed up their argument with generalized statistics about substance
abuse. What about the other 70-plus percent of prisoners who weren't
under the influence of drugs? There is nothing in marijuana if grown
in its purest form that could cause any sudden acts of violence. There
are much more harmful drugs out there. How can you allow people to
drink alcohol, which has more potential for abuse, and then arrest
them for cannabis? Even if legalized, like anything else in life,
using it is an option. People have the power to choose.

Heather Sekerak, Allendale
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