Pubdate: Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Source: Concord Monitor (NH)
Copyright: 2014 Monitor Publishing Company
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/767
Author: Roland J. Dupuis

WRONG COURSE ON POT

How ridiculous. I just cannot believe that anyone would consider 
having a marijuana dispensary in Franklin and hype it in the news media.

What kind of message does that send to young people?

I grew up in the early 1970s. Let me let you in on a little secret: 
Marijuana is a mind-altering drug. If there is a medical use for 
marijuana, let the few people in and around Franklin who would 
benefit go somewhere else and get it.

Have you ever known an adolescent who abuses marijuana? Have you 
checked the dropout rate at the high school lately? When is the last 
time you have heard of a drug bust on the news that involves heroin 
or methamphetamine where there isn't also marijuana?

I do not have any problem with any adult who wants to quietly smoke 
pot. If a medical marijuana dispensary is the only thing you can come 
up with to fix the problems a little city like Franklin has, well, I 
guess all I can say is it is an embarrassment for me and the community.

ROLAND J. DUPUIS

Andover
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