Pubdate: Fri, 24 Oct 2014
Source: Tampa Tribune (FL)
Page: A18
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/446
Author: Stephen Burchett
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v14/n817/a09.html

PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE

Regarding 'Science wins' (Your Views, Oct. 20): It would seem retired
Navy Lt. Commander Al Byrne is a bit biased, being the CEO of Veterans
for Compassionate Care. Medical cannabis has been available in pill
form for quite some time.

I urge everyone to vote 'no' on Amendment 2 because it has serious
flaws. I do not want to be on the road next to someone driving under
the influence of cannabis. Being a veteran of the Vietnam War, I have
seen in a tactical situation how marijuana affects the ability to make
split-second decisions.

Public safety is the issue, and Amendment 2 as written is
unacceptable.

Stephen Burchett, Seffner
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