IT'S TIME TO MAKE POT LEGAL AND TAXABLE

Who cares if Olympian Michael Phelps was photographed enjoying cannabis?
("Phelps apologizes for photo," Feb. 2)

In light of everything else going on in the world, the real issue is why
is this still an issue? Millions are jobless and facing foreclosures,
climate change is wreaking havoc, billions in bailout funds are being
diverted and misspent, while a few prudes moralize about how Phelps
celebrates victory.

It's time to stop imprisoning our citizenry for this noble herb, legalize
it and use the tax revenues to help our country.

Gary Storck VP, Wisconsin chapter, National Organization for the Reform of
Marijuana Laws (NORML), Madison