ALCOHOL PROHIBITION DIDN'T WORK EITHER

It appears The Advertiser's editors print more anti-marijuana articles
than pro. On March 19, The Advertiser printed two articles denouncing
the thought of legalization. ("Crimes soar in legal pot areas," Page
A8 and "L.A. police say marijuana dispensaries a failed idea," Page
B3).

And yet we have a "real-world" example that most educated people have
heard of - Prohibition. It was called the "Noble Experiment."
Well-meaning people felt compelled to force their views on the general
public, likely because of a few "bad apples" that drank excessively
and then acted badly.

So, was the Prohibition of alcohol a success? Absolutely - for Al
Capone and other murderous criminals. Prohibition brought us such
wonderful stories such as the "St. Valentine's Day Massacre." You can
see a direct comparison to these activities along our border with Mexico.

Decriminalization helps the poor saps who enjoy a toke. But we need
legalization to put the drug lords out of business.

Maybe then we could at least keep some of it out of our schools. Ask
any high schooler which is easier to get: alcohol or pot. Drug dealers
don't ask for ID.

Wake up, America.

Alan R. Wehmer

Kane'ohe