Pubdate: Fri, 17 Aug 2012
Source: Northwest Herald (IL)
Copyright: 2012 Northwest Herald Newspapers
Contact:  http://www.nwherald.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2762
Author: Gary Christ

LEGALIZE MARIJUANA

To the Editor:

I applaud the Crystal Lake Police Department's recommendation to 
reform the marijuana laws.

This small but significant step toward legalization is realized in 
over one-third of the nation.

Can we all agree that good law is established by good science? The 
scientific evidence that cannabis fits the description of a schedule 
1 narcotic does not exist.

My science shows a huge tax revenue and reduction of gang violence 
and activity. As a 1975 graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School, 
I say treat pot like alcohol; end the violence of prohibition.

Don't forget the farmers! Never before have I seen such drought and 
catastrophic loss. If every farmer could grow one pot plant per acre, 
there would be no need for federal government subsidies. If one pot 
plant can bring over a thousand dollars of profit, why send the money 
to Mexico?

Last, but certainly not least, don't forget our brave veterans 
suffering disabilities. I imagine a bunch of them would say "Yes, 
sir" if I offered to "pack o' bowl," roll a doob or share a happy 
brownie of the good herb.

I would if I could; I promise them that.

A good laugh or maybe a good cry, a good appetite and a great sleep, 
what's wrong with that, Mayor Shepley, Rep. Franks, Sen. Kirk and 
President Obama?

Gary Christ

Crystal Lake
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