Pubdate: Wed, 01 Sep 2010
Source: Sacramento Bee (CA)
Copyright: 2010 The Sacramento Bee
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Author: Steve Wiersma
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v10/n706/a04.html

RANCHO POT TAX APPLAUDED

Re "Rancho voters weigh pot tax" (Our Region, Aug. 29): I applaud 
Rancho Cordova for taking steps to limit marijuana growing on 
residential properties. I have never observed a pot house that has 
been a positive influence on a neighborhood.

I speculate that much of the "medical marijuana" distribution goes to 
recreational users. If for medical use, why isn't a marijuana 
prescription required to be filled by a licensed pharmacist who is 
responsible for the authenticity of the prescription?

I urge voters to vote no on Proposition 19 and to support any local 
ordinances that limit marijuana growing in our residential 
neighborhoods. The operations simply do not attract the crowd that 
make for good neighborhoods for raising families.

Steve Wiersma, El Dorado Hills
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