TIRED OF STORIES ON HOLY SMOKE

To the Editor:

As I read the letters and articles in the paper on the pot issue, I
really have a hard time not to become frustrated. It is a known fact
that dope is grown and smoked all over the Kootenays. No matter
where you go or walk it is out there. That said I now express where
my frustration is. I don't give a crap about the Holy Smoke
issue. As far as I'm concerned they are the least concern in this
town or any other area.

The concerns that are more important are.

1. Street people who have no where to go. Some sleep in places that
a lot of people would not think of sleeping. 2. People who are not
able to afford food clothing and shelter. 3. Parents who can't afford
to keep their kids off the street. 4. Women who are constantly trying
to keep a home and food on the table, with little income.

These and other issues are the main concerns that should be
addressed. Pot will eventually be legalized and taxed. Then there
will be a uproar. Sucks to be a pot user then. Your paper is
interesting and I like reading it, but let's have the reality stories
of people lives instead of pot user. Thank you

Maxine Mawson

Nelson B.C.