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Pubdate: Sat, 02 Mar 2013
Source: Times-Herald, The (Vallejo, CA)
Copyright: 2013 The Times-Herald
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Website: http://www.timesheraldonline.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/993
Author: Michael J McCoy
THE TIDE TURNS ON MARIJUANA?
Since I probably wouldn't have watched without his warning, I want to
thank the Vallejo Police Department's Captain Ken Weaver for his
comments about the Discovery Channel series, "Weed Country", as
having "no value to the community" and "for entertainment purposes only."
When asked if he would view that evening's program, he replied,
"probably not." It was disappointing to read that, primarily because,
having not seen the show, he made this value judgment with no basis
in fact. I'd hoped for someone in his position to have, at least, a
healthy curiosity. I mean, I realize the police have a job to do --
enforce laws, arrest the bad guys, and I commend them for that. I do
that in person, whenever I get the chance.
But for anyone, especially someone I look up to, in a position of
authority, to be so closed minded, is unsettling. Prejudice shouldn't
blind us to the truth. As for the show? Hold the Emmy nomination, but
there were moments. Cultivation has come a long way since the '60s.
[Remainder snipped]
MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom
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