Pubdate: Tue, 10 Jun 2014
Source: Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ)
Copyright: 2014 The Arizona Republic
Website: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/24
Author: Bob Haran

IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO WATCH COLO. HANDLE MARIJUANA

Regarding "Legalize marijuana? First, watch Colo." (Editorial,
Viewpoints, Saturday)"

I agree with The Republic's editorial board. Let's watch and see what
happens in Colorado before making a decision regarding the
legalization of marijuana. Arizona should not be in a rush to follow
other states in full legalization. However, should we continue to put
people in jail for pot? Don't legalize it, decriminalize it.

As for medical marijuana, if a doctor prescribes it for a patient, the
patient should be allowed to use it. But it should be sold only by a
licensed pharmacist, like any other controlled substance.

The federal government should let the states decide how they will
regulate marijuana and limit itself to enforcement of the importation
and interstate traffic of it.

- - Bob Haran, Glendale
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