Source: SpokesmanReview newspaper, Spokane,  5497 Page B5

Drug Warrior Owen Doubly Wrong
By Tom Hawkins

I see Lt. Governor Brad Owen is at it again.  It wasn't enough for him 
to be printed state wide ranting against Dr. Rob Killian's medical 
marijuana initiative.  Now, he is crying about the proposed cuts in using 
the National Guard against American citizens.

Unlike our prohibitionist lieutenant governor, I am glad that cuts are 
being made in the use of our National Guard in the Drug War.  National 
Guard resources are meant for protecting the people, not fighting them.  
History shows that when the Guard is turned against Americans a horrible 
tragedy often takes place.

When will Owen realize that attacking people in the name of the War On 
Drugs is wrong?  Enough!  The people are tired of war lust.

	Sincerely,

	Tom G. Hawkins
	Grand Coulee