POT EXCUSES EASY TO IMAGINE

I don't think hemp is an evil thing. It probably could be used as a
resourceful alternative to many types of fabrics and materials. However, I
am still going to vote no on Proposition 5. Why? Because I am already tired
of listening to cigarette smokers whine and complain about the
after-effects of something they decided to do to themselves. I can hear it
already . . . "but I didn't know inhaling marijuana smoke was dangerous to
my health; I had no idea there would be side effects!" "Honest, officer, I
didn't think I was too stoned to drive my car on these icy roads." "I just
use it every now and then, I didn't think little Johnny knew where I kept
it or that he would become addicted to it." Come on people, stop the stupid
excuses before they happen, vote against legalizing dopes in Alaska.

- -- Jason Long

Anchorage