Pubdate: Sun, 30 Apr 2006
Source: Des Moines Register (IA)
Copyright: 2006 The Des Moines Register.
Contact:  http://desmoinesregister.com/index.html
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/123
Author: Lee Selly
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization)
Note: Title shortened for archiving purposes; originally titled "How 
To Control 'Wicked Weed': Legalize And Regulate It" (3 Of 5)

HOW TO CONTROL 'WICKED WEED' - LEGALIZE AND REGULATE IT

Marijuana today is 10 times stronger than that of previous generations?

Having smoked the "wicked weed" of the '70s and today myself, I can 
assure you this is not true. The super high-potency strains that came 
from places like Thailand and Panama were much more potent than any 
of today's marijuana.

The reason teens prefer marijuana over alcohol is because it is 
easier to get than beer. Most pot dealers don't check IDs like liquor 
and convenience stores do. As long as marijuana continues to be 
illegal, this trend will continue.

It seems funny to have a state government that controls the 
distribution of a dangerous drug, such as alcohol, turn around and 
throw people in jail for possessing marijuana. Especially considering 
all the people who die of alcohol poisoning. It is not possible to 
die of THC poisoning. Let's stop the hypocrisy.

- -- Lee Selly

Des Moines.
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