Pubdate: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 Source: San Jose Mercury News (CA) Copyright: 2014 San Jose Mercury News Contact: http://www.mercurynews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/390 Author: Stuart Marshall Tanner Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v14/n118/a08.html Page: A9 HONEST DEBATE NEEDED OVER POT DISPENSARIES In regard to the column by Scott Herhold ( Page B1, Feb. 2), "Pot survey causes some confusion": I agree that these surveys have been set up in a manner that is misleading. They have been slanted in order to make sure that they get an answer which they have decided they want before they ask the questions. Herhold is quite correct in pointing out that if these people want to open honest debate upon the subject of marijuana dispensaries, they should frame more honest questions which are not designed to confuse the public. The subject of whether the marijuana dispensaries should be banned or closely regulated by San Jose is a thorny question and is not made easier by people who are not willing to approach this subject with an honest mind. Herhold should be applauded. Stuart Marshall Tanner Sunnyvale - --- MAP posted-by: Matt