Dear Readers,

Several editors have asked that I distribute their views on this volunteer
effort:

I get a lot of satisfaction from the hour or so each day I spend editing
and posting MAPNews. Editing and formatting each item amounts to a
several-step process that turns out to be less complicated than it appears
to new editors.

The MAP resources and software provide all the information needed, so that
NO "outside" research, like hunting down addresses for newspapers, is
necessary.

If you're reading this, you are probably already aware of how dishonestly the pro-War on Drugs folks treat the public; I am convinced the only way to counter the lies is with truth!

I have been rewarded many times by seeing great Letters to the Editor
written and printed in response to items I've posted. I'm making a real
difference in the public opinion arena for reform, and I'm grateful to MAP
for the opportunity. The great teammember/friends I have made are a great bonus.

Don Beck,
Volunteer/Editor

Every _single_ day I contribute to ending the drug war! With my first cup
of coffee steaming next to my keyboard, I download my email and process
several articles for the Media Awareness Project.

There was quite a bit to learn when I first started but it got easier with
each article. My fellow editors made it clear that I could always find help
via our mailing list.

I can easily lower or raise my level of incoming articles. I never feel
pressured to work as hard as I do since we have such a friendly and
supportive team.

Jo-D Dunbar,
Editor,
DrugSense Membership Director

Hate the War On Drugs??? How would you like to get on the inside track to
help do something about it?

The prosecution and persecution that is our current War On Drugs will not
stand up to public scrutiny. Becoming an editor (or other volunteer) with
MAP is one way to get the word out. It takes teamwork and a great group of
volunteers to put together the world's largest database of drug policy
related articles. We share the load and have the support of others on the
team. It takes just a few weeks of training to get started and then you
control your own hours and flow of work. Editing is an important and
rewarding part of the team.

Imagine being able to see the raw news flow in from around the world and
see it put together in a coherent, searchable, reliable, and ever growing
database. Imagine seeing letters in papers from around the world which help
open the eyes of the public to sensible drug policies, and knowing that you
were in large measure responsible! Together we can make a difference. We
already are!

Doc-Hawk,
Editor

Editing the news for MAP takes about a hour a day, I usually check my mail
before I leave for work and then later in the evening. It's not that hard
and at least I'm doing something to help end the (war on drugs) madness.

I remember a time when people were afraid to write the newspaper. Now
newspapers are flooded with letters when they print stories that contain
lies and propaganda. I like to think that MAP has a part in this.

We're like a big family at MAP, we help one another out when we need it and
you can set your work load to fit your schedule. Believe me, if I can do it
anybody can, the talking stage has passed. Now we must start doing.

derek
MAP Editor

Please click this link for more information about joining the MAP
editing/posting team: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00.n717.a06.html

If you are interested in joining the editing/posting team please send a note
to Richard Lake rlake@mapinc.org