CZECH REPUBLIC SHOWS WAY ON MARIJUANA REFORM

Re: UN report unintentionally argues against prohibition, June 28

Major kudos for your outstanding editorial. I'd like to add that the
UN report also fails to mention that the Czech Republic seems to be
the only European country without a major heroin, cocaine or meth
problem. It's also the only country in the world where adult citizens
can legally use, grow and possess small amounts of marijuana.

Is this pure coincidence? I don't think so.

Is it pure coincidence that the Czech robbery rate is less than 1/70th
of the U. S. robbery rate? I don't think so.

Is it pure coincidence that those with a vested financial interest in
the status quo of marijuana prohibition want to continue with the
status quo of marijuana prohibition?

Kirk Muse,

Mesa, Arizona