Pubdate: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 Source: Reno Gazette-Journal (NV) Copyright: 2002 Reno Gazette-Journal Contact: http://www.rgj.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/363 Author: Sandi Smith Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/findUKP162 (Nevadans for Responsible Law Enforcement) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/findUKP163 (Question 9 (NV)) Letter 1 Of 3 READERS CONTINUE MARIJUANA DEBATE Ah, yes! Let's legalize marijuana! It's so much fun sitting on your living-room floor, with your 17-month-old son in your lap, toking away on your joint. (Where are the children going to be while their parents are enjoying their drugs?) Of course, anything the doctor says marijuana helps, including menstrual cramps, you have (and you're a male!). And you're in the privacy of your own home, so nothing can be done! Yes, let's teach our children that the answer to all our problems can be found at the end of a joint. Oh, and by the way, driving while intoxicated with liquor is illegal. That's why more than 10,000 people a year lose their lives to drunk drivers. And if the possession of liquor is illegal by those under 21, how come thousands of minors are either killed or arrested each year with alcohol in their system? How come? It can't happen? It did, to me. You see, my ex-spouse was a marijuana addict. His dope was more important than his children's food, diapers, clothes, even rent and utilities. And marijuana is the victimless drug! Sandi Smith Silver Springs - --- MAP posted-by: Beth