Mr. Crane, even though I agree with your views about the legalization of marijuana, I don't agree with the way that you voiced your opinion.

What I refer to is your comment about "Pro-Colombians with a fetish for nose candy."

Being from Colombia, I find it very offensive in a way that it portrays my native land as a drug haven, which sadly is the stereotype that many Americans have of Colombia.

With your statement, you perpetuate that negative stereotype which is totally false.

Colombia is not full of drug dealers but of people who are striving to better their country.

Ana Prado

Junior Colombia Psychology

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