As a retired masters-prepared Registered Nurse, I want to thank the Measure 91 campaign and the voters of Oregon for passing a historic measure to regulate, legalize and tax marijuana. The hysteria purported by our opponents was baseless and immature. In the years ahead, we can look forward to responsible recreational marijuana use without stigma and fear. It is a GREAT DAY for all Oregonians to be in the forefront of progressive action once again. Carol S. Taft Oak Grove [end]
I would again like to commend the Hood River News for reporting the story, "Teens charged with meth use at HRVHS" in the May 31 edition. As a nurse in the community, I am aware that crystal methamphetamine continues to be a serious health threat to our youth. The principal was quoted as saying "The adults who are doing this to our kids have to be stopped." He is so right. Unfortunately, the adults that need to be confronted are the principals, teachers and ancillary staff. If the high school is interested in discouraging drug use, a priority needs to be set for monitoring changes in the behavior of our students and evaluating the root causes. Our kids are not being supervised if the only way the adults know about illicit drug use is when they collapse "on the track with heart palpitations." [continues 153 words]
