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
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