Pubdate: Sun, 24 Jul 2011
Source: Chico Enterprise-Record (CA)
Copyright: 2011 Chico Enterprise-Record
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Author: Hugh G. Campbell

TOO MUCH EMPHASIS ON MARIJUANA

What is it with this marijuana mania? Everyone seems obsessed with 
it. I don't partake of the substance and have no intention of ever 
doing so. However, for those who do, what's the big deal? From what 
those who have used it say, it merely renders one quiet, calm and 
introspective. Unlike other drugs such as alcohol, which causes 
people to become violent and dangerous, it appears that marijuana is 
no menace to society. I am acquainted with a few law enforcement 
members. They are all intelligent, level-headed folks who are seldom 
animated by anything that comes their way. However, at the mention of 
marijuana they seem to come unhinged. Although they don't froth at 
the mouth, they look like they are almost going to.

With our budget problems and shortage of police couldn't we get the 
limited law enforcement personnel we do have to concentrate on 
activities that are a menace to society rather than this innocuous 
practice of marijuana production and consumption?

- - Hugh G. Campbell, Chico
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