Pubdate: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 Source: San Diego Union Tribune (CA) Copyright: 2005 Union-Tribune Publishing Co. Contact: http://www.uniontrib.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/386 Note: Does not print LTEs from outside it's circulation area. Author: Fred Becker Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n1724/a01.html > Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/opinion.htm (Opinion) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?115 (Cannabis - California) SUPERVISORS PRAISED FOR MARIJUANA STANCE Regarding "County is balking on medical marijuana" (News, Nov. 2): It is about time. I have been following this medical marijuana issue with its dispensers, caregivers and identification cards for over four years. It is the wrong way to do this. I want to applaud the three county supervisors who finally took a stand on this issue. I know it will result in lawsuits and not hold up in court, but sometimes you have to stand up for what is right. I admire each supervisor for sending a message to his or her constituency that they are doing what is right for their community. If the public knew all the facts concerning this issue, people would understand why their representatives voted the way they did. By the way, do you live near one of over 18 marijuana dispensaries already in San Diego County? If you don't have one near you, just wait, because more are coming. You do know they are not regulated. How are these dispensaries going to affect the quality of life for you and your children? Fred Becker Carlsbad - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake