TANCZOS AND DRUGS

Sir-Like Allen Mourton (May 5), I too have heard Nandor speak and he
did not do a very good job of it. Nandor, it appears, is a politician
with only one agenda, promoting the legalised use of cannabis.

I have a daughter at intermediate school who has just been introduced
to the Dare programme. For this I am pleased. Next year she will
attend Riccarton High where the principal will not subject her to
Nandor's contentious views. For this I am also pleased.

It is yet to be proven to me that legalising cannabis will have
benefits to the community. That alcohol is legal is not a reason to
change legislation.

As long as my child is a child I, with the help of her schools, will
unashamedly guide and direct her thinking. The signposts do not point
in Nandor's direction.

S. CHARD
May 6, 2000