It is true that your columns are regularly used to give readers a
balanced opinion of on the issue of the legalisation of cannabis
(opinion, June 4) and I congratulate you for it. it is, indeed, a
"legitimate campaign".

I admire the sensitivity of Mr jack Girling of the CLCIA who canceled
the wreath laying ceremony so as not to offend the feelings of war
veterans.

But we in turn should remember the justified despair of those who wish
to use cannabis/marijuana for physical and mental health and
well-being, who are persecuted, imprisoned and ostracised for their
beliefs and lifestyle.

Is it any wonder that a "link" is made between these people and the
people that Hitler and the Nazis wanted to have removed from society,
the Jews, the Gypsies, disabled and those of different religious and
spiritual beliefs.

Anne Clarke
Norwich