Pubdate: Mon, 01 Oct 2012
Source: Christian Science Monitor (US)
Copyright: 2012 The Christian Science Publishing Society
Contact:  http://www.csmonitor.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/83
Note: Letters to the Editor for the October 1, 2012 weekly print issue

ALCOHOL IS A MORE DEADLY DRUG THAN POT

In the One Minute Debate in the Sept. 10 commentary section, "Voter 
choice: Should states legalize marijuana?," David Evans argues the 
"No" case. He states that "Marijuana is the most prevalent drug found 
in drivers killed in crashes." Mr. Evans's statement should really 
read: "Marijuana is the most prevalent illegal drug...."

Though most policymakers don't consider alcohol to be a drug, alcohol 
is involved in around 31 percent of all US traffic fatalities, while 
only about 4 to 14 percent of drivers who were injured or died in 
traffic accidents tested positive for marijuana.

Randall Baker

Roseville, Calif.
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