Pubdate: Mon, 11 Apr 2016
Source: Rutland Herald (VT)
Copyright: 2016 Rutland Herald
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Author: Ronald Grande

IS MARIJUANA REALLY WORSE?

Some may state that legalizing pot causes problems.

However, there are many problems associated with keeping pot illegal 
- - that's why there is a push to legalize it. I suggest those critical 
of legalizing pot instead devote their efforts to illegalizing 
alcohol, tobacco and coffee, which are stronger and more addictive 
than alcohol.

If they weren't that addictive, would people really drink a harsh 
chemical, inhale a nasty smoke or drink an acidic beverage?

Everything has its good and bad characteristics and outcomes, but as 
a society we have to make decisions regarding the overall impact 
whether something is illegal or legal.

The worst thing about keeping pot illegal is the 'black market' and 
its gateway effect that contributes to the use of heroin, pills, 
cocaine, etc. These are the drugs that society should not legalize.

RONALD GRANDE

Rutland
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