Pubdate: Thu, 18 Nov 1999
Source: Saint Paul Pioneer Press (MN)
Copyright: 1999 St. Paul Pioneer Press
Contact:  345 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55101
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Author: Jonathan Dregni
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CREATE A SANER DRUG POLICY

U.S. Sen. Rod Grams' son was recently [pulled over while driving a car
containing] 10 bags of marijuana.

The drug was [apparently] ready to sell. Fortunately, because of his
father's elevated position in society, he won't be spending any time
behind bars. I would ask Sen. Grams to use his status and protect the
rest of us: repeal the mandatory sentencing for drug crimes, call off
the war on drugs, decriminalize marijuana.

The ex-user George Bush should be able to support you. Together we can
create a saner drug policy, one that separates the violent criminals
from the ones who, like your son, are simply buying, selling, and
using a relatively benign substance, marijuana. 

Jonathan Dregni
St. Paul
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