Pubdate: Sun, 03 Jan 2016 Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI) Copyright: 2016 Star Advertiser Contact: http://www.staradvertiser.com/info/Star-Advertiser_Letter_to_the_Editor.html Website: http://www.staradvertiser.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/5154 Author: James Donovan BEST OPTION FOR POT IS TO JUST LEGALIZE IT Regarding medical marijuana distribution, I think all parties have it wrong. Hawaii County Councilwoman Margaret Wille is opposed to Oahu-based rules, rightly so, calling for county control and addressing certain areas where a "drug problem exists." She's right. A drug problem exists, due to the illegality of marijuana itself, creating black markets and so-called "crimes." My solution is simple: no regulation at all. Legalization of medical marijuana was enacted to help the needy, not to line the pockets of the greedy. Politicians once opposed to marijuana now are embracing it. Why? Money. They rationalize theft from their own constituents by fabricating stories about governments' burdens by legalization. Aren't we presently wasting government resources with our current enforcement farce? We need another Johnny Appleseed to scatter marijuana seeds around Hawaii. Then, maybe all marijuana-related problems will simply disappear. James Donovan Waikoloa, Hawaii island - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom