Pubdate: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 Source: Kennebec Journal (Augusta, ME) Copyright: 2010 Paul A. Fletcher Contact: http://www.kjonline.com/readerservices/Send_a_Letter_to_the_Editor-KJ.html Website: http://www.kjonline.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1405 Author: Paul A. Fletcher MAYBE MARIJUANA SHOULD BE BE LEGALIZED This letter is in reference to Alan Williams' letter of Aug. 1. I don't think Alan Williams (letter, Aug. 1) has thought out the issue of medical marijuana thoroughly. Because if he had, he wouldn't be so rough on those who smoke marijuana for health reasons. Yes, there are those who do it for fun. There are also those who smoke cigarettes for fun. Has he talked to them and found out that when they quit for a day or two and light up again, how they get a short high when they restart? On the downside, all smoking leads to cancer and how many other diseases, we can only guess. How many other drugs have ill side effects? I agree with him - legalize it. Paul A. Fletcher Augusta - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D