Pubdate: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 Source: Newsday (NY) Copyright: 2003 Newsday Inc. Contact: http://www.newsday.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/308 Author: Jeff Meyers GREEN ALERT Upon hearing that the "Dell Computer Dude" was arrested for buying marijuana ["Police: 'Dude,' You're Getting a Cell," News, Feb. 11], I wondered why police were wasting precious resources hunting generally peaceful pot-smokers during this dangerous period in history, and then I realized, "Dude, the cops must be confused over the term 'High Alert.'" Will someone please straighten them out? Jeff Meyers Oak View, Calif. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake