Pubdate: Sat, 07 May 2016
Source: Sacramento Bee (CA)
Copyright: 2016 The Sacramento Bee
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/376
Author: Judy Groboske
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n310/a10.html

SMOKING TOBACCO VS. POT

Re "Marijuana legalization campaign launches state drive for 
November" (Capitol & California, May 5): I read two articles on why 
smoking tobacco and vaping is bad and why legalizing smoking 
marijuana is good. Both articles cite concern for youths.

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom promotes the marijuana initiative, while Gov. 
Jerry Brown says the tobacco measure removes easy access during the 
teenage years when most smokers take up the habit.

It seems to me the state is sending a mixed message, depending on 
what you are smoking. The reality is that the state is concerned 
about the health of our youths only when it is convenient.

Follow the money.

Judy Groboske, Rocklin
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