Thank you for printing the sane, rational column on drugs by Stephen Young. It is time for people to stop classifying marijuana as an "evil" drug, in the same category with crack, heroin and the others.

Much could be gained by the legalization of marijuana, which causes less violence and problems than alcohol. It could be grown in America, have age limits for purchase and be taxed. Plus, tax money would be saved by ending the arrests and jail time. Perhaps part of the revenue could be used for drug rehabilitation.

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