Pubdate: Sat, 30 May 2009
Source: Tribune Star (Terre Haute, IN)
Copyright: 2009 Tribune-Star Publishing Co. Inc.
Contact:  http://www.tribstar.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/448
Author: Michael T. Lawson

YES, MARIJUANA USE SHOULD BE LEGALIZED

In a couple of previous letters (pertaining to marijuana), I left out 
what should be considered a very pertinent fact. Shirley A. Thomas 
says she's a "college educated woman." What degree does she have, and 
in what field?

A relative of mine has a master's degree in psychology. He worked his 
way up (while working on his master's) from suicide hot-line 
counselor to the top dog at San Diego County Mental Health in 
California. All the while, he was a marijuana user! It certainly 
ruined his life; didn't it? My relative and I both know "many" 
college graduates who don't have sense enough to come in out of the 
rain. He would, and has recommended its use to many of his clients. 
And, yes, I do (and so does he) advocate it's legalization.

I just read this morning that the Illinois State Senate has passed a 
law to legalize its medicinal use. That will be a great relief to me 
because I suffer from glaucoma. An optometrist told me a few years 
ago that in some other states, she could and would prescribe it for 
me. My relative also has a prescription for it. He hasn't killed 
anybody since he got out of military service.

- -- Michael T. Lawson

Marshall, Ill.
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