Pubdate: Sun, 03 Jan 2016
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI)
Copyright: 2016 Star Advertiser
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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
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