LEGALIZE MARIJUANA

Editor, the Advocate:

I believe marijuana should be legalized here in Texas, not only for
medical purposes but also for recreational use.

Alcohol is legal, and it has killed thousands if not more people. It
causes violence, drunk driving, spouse and child abuse, and the list
goes on.

So if this substance is legal, then why isn't marijuana? When was the
last time marijuana has killed someone? I have heard of not one
incident where this has happened and even if it has happened, the
percentages are far less than that of alcohol.

I think we would save a lot of money if marijuana was legal because
the war on drugs is very costly. Texas could also make money if it
was grown here and sold to other states and countries.

Ponder on this for a while, and you will realize that marijuana being
illegal is a waste of money and causes many innocent people to go to
jail.

Thank you for your time.

Bobby Rodriguez, Victoria