Pubdate: Sat, 23 Mar 2013
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI)
Copyright: 2013 Star Advertiser
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/5154
Author: Ross Moody
Page: A14

POLICE KNOW BEST ABOUT PERIL OF POT

I understand the governor and Senate are pushing a bill for the 
decriminalization of marijuana.

Our police who deal daily with the devastating effects of drug use in 
our community have testified against the bill's passage.

Marijuana has a high potential for addiction, creating the need for 
more treatment programs and other assistance, to say nothing about 
degrading the quality of life in Hawaii with the introduction of more 
marijuana and drugs.

We should follow the counsel of those who are responsible for the 
safety and well-being of our community before listening to those 
drug-advocacy lobbying groups who want the decriminalization law.

Our Legislature should respond with the same counsel we give our next 
generation concerning drugs: Just say no.

Ross Moody

Waikiki
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