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BRAVO TO BRADSHAW FOR STAND ON POT

I applaud Sheriff Ric Bradshaw on his response to recent actions taken by the Palm Beach County Commission pertaining to marijuana laws.  Our Florida Legislature enacts laws.  Our police officers are trained and sworn to enforce those laws.

City and county commissions who are enacting civil penalties for marijuana possession are attempting to divert the energies of "law enforcement" to serve as revenue-enhancement agents enforcing civil penalties.  Creating ordinances that cater to the pleasures of constituents indirectly supports many poor people forced to grow marijuana in lieu of food crops, the cartel, the street dealer and the families affected by the end result.

Don't vilify the police.  The responsibility to prosecute or not rests with the State Attorney's Office.  Sentencing, civil fines and nonadjudication are the responsibility of the judge and not the cop.

MARTIN J.  JACOBSON, PORT ST.  LUCIE