Pubdate: Tue, 19 May 2015
Source: Orange County Register, The (CA)
Copyright: 2015 The Orange County Register
Contact:  http://www.ocregister.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/321
Author: Walter James
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v15/n276/a05.html

NOT 'MOST DANGEROUS,' STILL DANGEROUS

Re: "Pot not among 'most dangerous' drugs" [Opinion, May 17]: The 
Register's position on marijuana reflects their back-door approach to 
the eventual legalization of recreational use of marijuana. While I 
don't disagree with their position on reclassifying this drug, they 
continually fail to point out the harm from the use of marijuana.

Here is a quote from the American Lung Association on the ills of 
marijuana: "Smoking marijuana clearly damages the human lung, and 
regular use leads to chronic bronchitis and can cause an 
immune-compromised person to be more susceptible to lung infections. 
No one should be exposed to secondhand marijuana smoke. Due to the 
risks it poses to lung health, the American Lung Association strongly 
cautioned the public against smoking marijuana as well as tobacco 
products. More research is needed into the effects of marijuana on 
health, especially lung health."

I believe the Register has a duty and responsibility to report all 
the facts and they're failing the public by remaining silent on the 
ills of this product.

Walter James

La Habra
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