Pubdate: Tue, 28 Aug 2012
Source: Columbian, The (WA)
Copyright: 2012 The Columbian Publishing Co.
Contact:  http://www.columbian.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/92
Author: Herb Maxey

'NO' TO LEGALIZING MARIJUANA

Ask a person why they smoke marijuana. Most are honest and say it is 
because of the "high" or euphoric feelings that they get - the buzz. 
The drug alters their perception of reality and makes them feel 
better about themselves. Many medical users are recreational users. I 
have seen marijuana smokers go from productive citizens and students 
to unmotivated dropouts and unemployable drains on society.

Now they want us to legalize this drug. Those in favor of legal 
marijuana compare this drug to alcohol. Alcohol stays in your system 
a few hours depending on the quantity that you consume. THC (the part 
of marijuana that gives you the high) in the drug, once inhaled, can 
stay in your system for up to two weeks, depending on the circumstances.

Do you want the driver behind you or the co-worker next to you on the 
job to be high? Do you want a loved one in a car with a driver that 
is high? Our society is becoming tolerant and indifferent to these 
hazards. Smokers want the access, politicians and police agencies 
want to reduce the drain on their resources. We need a sound "no" 
vote on legalization efforts.

Herb Maxey

Brush Prairie
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