MARIJUANA LETTER MISINFORMED

Aah, another misinformed complaint about discussion of the cannabis
(marijuana) issue in John Navroth's letter, "Rick Steves Marijuana
Mission Not Worthwhile." Personally I applaud Rick Steves' stance and
appreciate yet another intelligent and highly acceptable public
personality taking a stand on what is truly an important and
deservedly front page issue. Mr Navroth needs to keep in mind that
here in the U.S. we arrest 99 people each and every hour, every day,
for pot possession. Navroth also needs to understand that in
countries (including many in Europe) with less punitive cannabis
laws, pot use is much lower than here in the states.

Finally I must add that our cannabis laws are so disgustingly based
on no science or medical fact and obscene racism that they deserve to
be shunned and done away with. Lies (like those underlying pot's
prohibition) are not a good foundation for law and in fact are
counter to the most basic principles of justice.

Allan Erickson, Eugene, Oreg.