Pubdate: Thu, 05 Apr 2012
Source: Chico News & Review, The (CA)
Copyright: 2012 Chico Community Publishing, Inc.
Contact:  http://www.newsreview.com/chico/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/559
Author: Ashley Hardin

WHY RISK IT?

Re "Fighting for their families" (Cover story, by Meredith J. Graham,
March 22): Yes, it is a tragedy that a mother was separated from her
young children. As a mother of two young girls, I know how precious
every minute is at that age. And yes, she was probably not putting her
kids in danger, but her lifestyle and decisions to grow medical
marijuana were.

Two years ago I was put in a similar situation where my partner
decided to get into the "growing" business. When I heard that children
were being taken away from their parents because of growing, I chose
to not be involved. The possible risk of losing my daughter and unborn
child was not a risk I was willing to take.

I feel in this situation the CPS did exactly what they were supposed
to do: protect the children. Parents need to know the risks before
deciding to engage in growing marijuana. If people are selfish enough
to take those risks when kids are involved, then they need to deal
with the consequences.

Ashley Hardin

Chico
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