To the editor:

David Clear makes an interesting argument about marijuana production and retail sales. It seems our city council was duped after Prohibition was repealed, for at some point, the council must have approved sale of alcohol in our town.

Alcohol is sold here and produced here, but there is no movement to change that. Our children are subjected to sales of alcohol daily. Alcohol is not just consumed here, but the use is glorified by events such as annual beerfests, most recently held at a city park.

Perhaps alcohol should receive the same treatment as marijuana.

Times, attitudes, morals and behaviors change. We study history to help understand.

Dick Stentz

The Dalles

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