Pubdate: Fri, 14 May 1999 Date: 05/14/1999 Source: Isthmus (WI) Author: Jim Allard Note: subject line by MAP editor I find it odd that some will find it malevolent and merciless to lock up a terminally ill man for smoking pot, yet are perfectly content to lock up healthy, productive men for doing the same. Both seem like malevolent and unjust acts to me. Rather the quibble about who to have mercy on, why don't we ask a much more important question: Why is smoking pot illegal in the first place? I have yet to hear a rational explanation. I'd also like to remind those of you who are disturbed by the DA's actions: Did you vote for Peter Steinberg for DA? Jim Allard