As a member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, I take exception to Rep. Souder's letter of July 2. He stated that "NORML's sole mission in all its years of existence has been the legalization of marijuana for everyone." NORML's mission is quite simple; "No adult in the privacy of their own home should ever face criminal prosecution for the possession of this plant."

Souder uses fear tactics to keep the war on marijuana alive by trying to make voters believe that NORML wants to turn our children on. Nothing is further from the truth.

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