MUST PROTECT YOUTH FROM POT

Two letter-writers recently expressed concerns that the self-appointed
"Prince of Pot" extradition to the U.S. is sacrificing our
sovereignty.

My understanding is that this individual has illegally exported
millions of dollars worth of marijuana seeds to the U.S. This would
allow many Americans who are willing to break the law, to grow an
illegal product.

Should we not support our American cousins in controlling this illegal
activity?

Malmo-Levine also writes "cannabis is a herb that has never caused one
overdose death or any withdrawal symptom or any form of cancer in
5,000 years of use."

The National Institute on Drug Abuse research report (2005) states in
part; "Studies show that approximately six to 11 per cent of fatal
accident victims test positive for THC."

"Marijuana smoke contains 50 per cent to 70 per cent more carcinogenic
hydrocarbons than does tobacco smoke."

"THC impairs the immune system's ability to fight off infectious
diseases and cancer." Marijuana used during pregnancy is also a
danger. These are just a few health hazards associated with the use of
marijuana.

If the pro-marijuana activists and users want to ruin their lives by
masking problems and stresses rather than solving them, that is up to
them. Caring adults must protect and educate our youth about the
hazards of this dangerous, addictive drug.

Eric Myrholm