Pubdate: Thu, 30 Sep 2010
Source: Cape Cod Times (MA)
Copyright: 2010 Kenneth H. Molloy
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Author: Kenneth H. Molloy

REVENUES FROM LEGAL POT NOT WORTH RISK TO YOUTH

It was very sad to read about the recent death and devastation of our youth 
by the use of hard drugs ("Pills that kill," Sept. 19-21). Unfortunately, 
this situation was predicted at the time Massachusetts decriminalized 
marijuana. Doctors and other experts testified that easy access to pot 
would make youth more likely to try hard drugs. And heroin is so addictive 
that one or two experiences can result in addiction.

At the high school attended by my grandchildren, the smell of pot is strong 
throughout the halls. The principal says there is nothing he can do since 
pot possession has been decriminalized. And yet years ago, the halls and 
restrooms were policed by teachers to prohibit cigarette smoking. Lax pot 
policies in our schools should not be tolerated.

We should not legalize marijuana because a small minority of adults thinks 
it's fun. The tax dollars that might be generated are also not worth the 
result of our youth dying.

Kenneth H. Molloy

Cotuit
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