BAD DRUG DEAL
I read your recent story about medical marijuana and all its local
problems ("Smokin' medicine," cover story, Feb. 8). But did you know
the biggest category for drug arrests in this country is possession
of marijuana? We arrest 1.5 million people a year for drug-related
offenses. That is more than people arrested for murder, robbery, rape
and aggravated assault-all combined!

Eight out of 10 drug arrests are just for possession. You say end
this war in Iraq - but when do we stop this endless, billion-dollar
War on Drugs, with no end in sight?

What is the exit plan?

- - Casey Valenti

Colorado Springs