COCAINE USE

Editor:

There has been a lot of talk about George W. Bush's past "lifestyle"
and cocaine use. Cocaine use alone is a felony. There is no statute of
limitations on cocaine as a Federal Crime. I believe the media should
stop asking George W. if he used cocaine in his past. It is now
obvious to me that he has at some point in his life. He just won't say
when.

Instead, I propose THE question for George W. Bush now should be this:
Mr. Bush, if elected President, will you issue pardons to the tens of
thousands of men and women currently in prison as a result of cocaine
use prior to their 28th birthday, if they make the statement that they
have now grown up, as you have done?

The follow-up: If not, why is your situation of achieving adulthood at
age 40 any different from theirs?

MELODY JOYCE-TONEMAH
(former Meriden resident)
Edmond, Oklahoma