When Ruth Marcus says "our kids will not be better off with another mind-altering legal substance" (Jan. 3 Viewpoint column, "Legal pot a bad idea whose time has come") she is dead wrong. They will be much better off. She can cite all the studies she wants about the effects of marijuana usage on teenagers. That still doesn't mean you can stop the usage of it, nor does it mean punishing kids for life is the right way to go. [continues 218 words]
In response to the April 13 letter "Pitfalls of marijuana," I hope the writer is also in favor of banning alcohol, caffeine, sugar, tobacco, cough medicine and any prescription anxiety or depression medicine if he is against any drug that "creates a sensation, an illusion that is momentary." Also, I am confused as to what he means by no redeeming qualities. It has been proven marijuana has medical benefits. Just because it has bad side effects does not mean no benefits. It's a question if the benefits outweigh the negatives. [continues 124 words]
