Pubdate: Sun, 02 Jan 2005
Source: Denver Post (CO)
Copyright: 2005 The Denver Post Corp
Contact:  http://www.denverpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/122
Author: Leigh Perschon
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n2010/a03.html

IN DEFENSE OF LEGALIZING MARIJUANA IN COLO.

Re: "Grass roots; 58,866 Denver residents voted to legalize pot - 
among them, these moms," Dec. 27 Scene story.

I find the mothers in the story about pot smoking self-centered and 
irresponsible. Especially the mother who is a psychologist. In her 
profession, she must have dealt with drug abuse. If any of these 
mothers need to unwind after a hard day, there are a dozen ways to do 
it without getting stoned.

The local paper here in the Grand Valley just ran a three-part series 
about juvenile crime and violence. There were stories about young 
people who started smoking marijuana after seeing their parents doing 
it. It can lead to the use of other drugs and to a young person 
becoming involved in crime.

The mothers in The Post's story need to put down their marijuana 
pipes and be good role models for their children and teach them the 
dangers of smoking marijuana.

Leigh Perschon, Grand Junction
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom