Pubdate: Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Source: Storm Lake Pilot Tribune (IA)
Copyright: 2002 Storm Lake Pilot Tribune
Contact:  http://www.zwire.com/site/News.cfm?brd=1304
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2702
Author: Jayson Matchen
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n2298/a08.html

NO ADDICTION TO 'SOFT' DRUG?

First of all I would like to say that whoever reported this story should
find more informed and less ignorant people. Marijuana is NOT physically
addictive. I do not doubt that there are many people that have a
psychological addiction to the drug, but much like alcohol it can be dealt
with and since it's not as addictive as alcohol can be it would most likely
be somewhat easier.

Secondly, the comment about marijuana being a drug and ignoring the
difference between hard and soft drugs is just ignorant. There is a huge
difference between the two, which would be too long to explain. Marijuana is
a soft drug that is not addictive so much like caffeine it can be dealt with
on a personal basis and if treated responsibly does not pose a serious
threat to society. Propaganda comments like these are why I am so angry with
America's obvious propaganda "war on drugs" making marijuana illegal, just
as in the past with alcohol, has shown that nothing can be done about and
legalizing it just costs the taxpayers money and will never succeed.

Jayson Matchen, Via Internet
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