Pubdate: Thu, 19 May 2016
Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)
Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles Times
Contact:  http://www.latimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248
Author: Wendy Robinson
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n342/a04.html

DON'T GET HIGH AND DRIVE

Re "Marijuana is going mainstream," column, May 16

Once the use of marijuana becomes mainstream in California, what 
people do in their own homes or at private gatherings elsewhere will 
be their own business.

However, in one small paragraph, Robin Abcarian summed up the concern 
many of us have: the use of marijuana and the driving of vehicles on 
our roads. In that regard, this is every Californian's business.

In 1971, my babies and I were hit from the rear by a 
marijuana-smoking teenager, causing my big 1970 Pontiac GTO to spin 
out into oncoming traffic, where we were hit head-on by a large 
Cadillac. The size of my vehicle saved us, but because there were no 
shoulder harnesses or true "child-safe" seats, we received terrible injuries.

So, with marijuana legalization my mantra will be this: "Using pot? 
Please walk."

Wendy Robinson

Saugus
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