Pubdate: Sun, 03 Jan 2016
Source: Palm Beach Post, The (FL)
Copyright: 2016 The Palm Beach Post
Contact:  http://www.palmbeachpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/333
Author: Martin J. Jacobson

BRAVO TO BRADSHAW FOR STAND ON POT

I applaud Sheriff Ric Bradshaw on his response to recent actions 
taken by the Palm Beach County Commission pertaining to marijuana 
laws. Our Florida Legislature enacts laws. Our police officers are 
trained and sworn to enforce those laws.

City and county commissions who are enacting civil penalties for 
marijuana possession are attempting to divert the energies of "law 
enforcement" to serve as revenue-enhancement agents enforcing civil 
penalties. Creating ordinances that cater to the pleasures of 
constituents indirectly supports many poor people forced to grow 
marijuana in lieu of food crops, the cartel, the street dealer and 
the families affected by the end result.

Don't vilify the police. The responsibility to prosecute or not rests 
with the State Attorney's Office. Sentencing, civil fines and 
nonadjudication are the responsibility of the judge and not the cop.

MARTIN J. JACOBSON, PORT ST. LUCIE
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