Pubdate: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 Source: The Southeast Missourian (MO) Copyright: 2001 2001 Southeast Missourian Contact: (573) 334-7288 Website: http://www.semissourian.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1322 Note: Letters of up to 250 words on topics of current interest are welcomed - All letters will be edited - Names and hometowns of letter writers will be published. RESPONSIBLE DRUG USE I DO not encourage the use of drugs to anyone. That is a personal choice. If one makes that personal choice, I suggest sticking to the drugs found in the natural pool. My definition of drugs is any substance taken into the body other than water or food which causes a physiological or psychological change. I do not condone the use of any drug by any minor. I detest the fact that through ill-focused policy, our own government has created a profitable market for illegal drug trafficking rather than focusing on the violent offenders. I have two sons of my own and take the responsibility to ensure, as a parent, that my boys have the potential to approach the subject of drugs with responsibility and maturity. If they make the personal choice of using marijuana as adults, I hope they do so being fully aware of their surroundings and areas of responsibility. - --- MAP posted-by: Josh Sutcliffe