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URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n1885/a03.html
Newshawk: Harvey Pendrake
Votes: 0
Pubdate: Fri, 04 Oct 2002
Source: Omaha World-Herald (NE)
Copyright: 2002 Omaha World-Herald Company
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Website: http://www.omaha.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/320
Author: Kristen Rose

DON'T LEGALIZE POT

I am disgusted that a parent ( Eric J.  Andersen, Oct.  1 Pulse ) would support legalization of marijuana, whether he would allow his 14-year-old daughter to use it or not.  Legalization of the drug is not a good idea.  The argument that it's OK as long as it is government-regulated is moot.  If kids are doing it now, while it's completely illegal, what would stop them from breaking the regulations?

I am an 18-year-old high school student, and I see kids who smoke marijuana.  It takes ever-increasing amounts for them to get high, and eventually the marijuana is not enough.

If adults are so concerned about kids, adults should get involved.  Do not expect the government to be parents for you.  Know what your child is doing, instead of using the law as a baby-sitter.

Kristen Rose

Omaha


MAP posted-by: Beth

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