Pubdate: Fri, 06 Feb 1998 Date: 06/02/1998 Source: Calgary Sun (Canada) Author: Mark Chenier POT IS not almost decriminalized. (Letters, May 31) That's like almost pregnant and almost only counts in horseshoes and cannon shots. Statements like that make people think there is no problem and keep a valuable medicine out of the hands of the ill. It seems your comments are meant to incite a response to further demonstrate your lack of compassion and ignorance on this matter. Do a little research, instead of spouting off your line of drivel. You betray trust placed in the press to present the facts to the people. Mark Chenier (We feel great compassion for sick people; we just don't think pot should be legalized outright.)