MARIJUANA: GRASS RUSH DRAWS ADVENTURE LOVERS

Dear Editor,

I enjoyed Bob Groeneveld's tongue (somewhat) in cheek article lamenting the
unfortunate loss of a burned out 'grow op' [Growing needs, Aug. 14 Comment,
Langley Advance News]. He may or may not actually approve of illegal
growing of the herb, but it's here, it's not going away.

The Gold Rush analogy is apt. Those out of the mainstream, willing to take
risks, loving adventure, by-pass government regulation - well here's the
career for you! Like the previous one, this rush features plenty of morons.
They may not die, just burn down houses and get arrested. The difference is
that the current rush is more lucrative and safer than the previous one.
Whattaya gonna do?

John McKee
Columbia Falls, MT