Pubdate: Mon, 25 May 2015 Source: Columbus Dispatch (OH) Copyright: 2015 The Columbus Dispatch Contact: http://www.dispatch.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/93 Author: Wilbur Kline WHY HAVEN'T EXPERTS WEIGHED IN ON LEGAL POT? Where is the surgeon general? Where are the physicians? Even the American Medical Association has softened its stance. All have intimate knowledge of the debilitating effect marijuana has on the central nervous system, yet they remain silent when attempts are made by state legislatures to legalize a substance known to have a long-lasting impact on society. If it becomes legal for adults, the more vulnerable youngsters will, in all likelihood, feel free to give it a try, and many who do so will find that this experiment will lead to trying hard drugs. Isn't it time for those who know better to step up and represent the current and future victims? WILBUR KLINE Westerville - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom