YES, MARIJUANA USE SHOULD BE LEGALIZED

In a couple of previous letters (pertaining to marijuana), I left out
what should be considered a very pertinent fact. Shirley A. Thomas
says she's a "college educated woman." What degree does she have, and
in what field?

A relative of mine has a master's degree in psychology. He worked his
way up (while working on his master's) from suicide hot-line
counselor to the top dog at San Diego County Mental Health in
California. All the while, he was a marijuana user! It certainly
ruined his life; didn't it? My relative and I both know "many"
college graduates who don't have sense enough to come in out of the
rain. He would, and has recommended its use to many of his clients.
And, yes, I do (and so does he) advocate it's legalization.

I just read this morning that the Illinois State Senate has passed a
law to legalize its medicinal use. That will be a great relief to me
because I suffer from glaucoma. An optometrist told me a few years
ago that in some other states, she could and would prescribe it for
me. My relative also has a prescription for it. He hasn't killed
anybody since he got out of military service.

- -- Michael T. Lawson

Marshall, Ill.