Pubdate: Sun, 26 Oct 2014 Source: Tampa Tribune (FL) Copyright: 2014 The Tribune Co. Contact: http://tbo.com/list/news-opinion-letters/submit/ Website: http://tbo.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/446 Author: Robert Smith Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v14/n818/a09.html HYSTERICAL NONSENSE In reference to the column from David Gee, it only seems to be appropriate that the next page of the paper contained a review of a biography of Bob Dylan. The vision put forth by Sheriff Gee asserts that "everybody must get stoned." There are legitimate issues on both sides of this issue. This type of hysterical nonsense does nothing to advance the discussion this topic deserves. People in pain are currently forced to ingest high-priced chemicals to make their existence bearable. On the other hand, there are questions on how medical marijuana will be correctly prescribed and controlled. How about publishing something that takes an even-handed and non-hysterical discussion of the pros and cons so the electorate can make an informed decision? Robert Smith, Tampa - --- MAP posted-by: Richard