A NEW POT POLICY

Re "Why not try legalizing pot?," Column, March 29

Former Judge Jim Gray is right: The war on drugs has failed and will
continue to fail.

I was born and raised in the Netherlands. The legalization of pot
there has only benefited the Dutch people and economy. America should
take a good look at the Dutch system.

Legalizing pot could mean no more violence from the drug cartels. It
could provide tax revenue that could offset our deficit by billions
of dollars. Also, if pot were more easily available, fewer people
might feel the need to try it.

It's only common sense to legalize marijuana.

Andre Landzaat

Studio City