How ridiculous. I just cannot believe that anyone would consider having a marijuana dispensary in Franklin and hype it in the news media.

What kind of message does that send to young people?

I grew up in the early 1970s. Let me let you in on a little secret: Marijuana is a mind-altering drug. If there is a medical use for marijuana, let the few people in and around Franklin who would benefit go somewhere else and get it.

Have you ever known an adolescent who abuses marijuana? Have you checked the dropout rate at the high school lately? When is the last time you have heard of a drug bust on the news that involves heroin or methamphetamine where there isn't also marijuana?

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