PROP. 36 WILL LEAD TO TAX SAVINGS

Despite often negative audiences and risks to his career, Judge Jim
Gray has for years given of his time and knowledge to inform the
public of the need to change viewpoints. He deserves a great deal of
credit and thanks.

Gray's work, along with that of others in the field, undoubtedly will
lead eventually to enormous savings to taxpayers, improvement in the
lives of addicts and their families, and less temptation to
corruption in law enforcement.

Jack Miller, Tustin

* Dana Parsons' Nov. 15 column on the passage of Proposition 36 and
emphasis on treatment for drug addicts instead of imprisonment ("O.C.
Confronts Drug War and Turns Left"), was outstanding.