Pubdate: Wed, 07 Jun 2006
Source: Monitor, The (McAllen, TX)
Copyright: 2006 The Monitor
Contact:  http://www.themonitor.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1250
Author: Sasha Pena
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization)

CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG BILL AVOIDED

To the editor: This is in response to the article "Drug law would 
have been misused, locals say," on May 7.

I strongly believe it caused great controversy to propose the 
legalization of drugs in Mexico.

As we all know, week after week, many minors go to Mexico in search 
of nonstop partying and drinking. Everyone knows the usual party 
scene in Mexico. It is chaotic. And with the use of drugs, who knows 
what it would be. Even though many would claim to use drugs 
responsibly, the consequences can be very dangerous and even deadly.

Many argue that many people will come back to the United States while 
still under the influence of drugs. Others believe they will be 
taking advantage of the law and the consumption of drugs will increase.

Luckily, Mexico decided not to legalize drugs, but they should take 
extra care before even suggesting such a bill that could lead to 
deadly consequences.

Sasha Pena

Hidalgo
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