Pubdate: Sun, 15 May 2016
Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
Copyright: 2016 Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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Author: Patrick Warner

KUDOS TO DIANNE ON POT COLUMN

Thank you, Dianne Williamson! I applaud your bravery (for admitting 
your own occasional marijuana use), and your integrity in calling for 
marijuana legalization and for calling out the absurd scare tactics 
being used by Massachusetts politicos to keep people from voting in 
favor of legalization. The debate over legalization needs more sane, 
honest voices like yours and less fear-mongering about marijuana's 
purported "dangers."

In addition to such personal commentary, we also need to hear voices 
speaking up for the thousands of people incarcerated for marijuana 
crimes. Peoples' lives have been ruined, and will continue to be 
ruined, by marijuana prohibition in this state and across the 
country. At least in our state, the voters can begin to redress this 
injustice in November by voting to legalize recreational marijuana use.

Patrick Warner

Worcester
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