END PROHIBITION ON POT

Kevin Stephenson is correct, "we have a serious substance abuse
problem to solve;" however, telling lies, half-truths and propaganda
is part of the problem. Reducing substance abuse problems requires
telling the truth, especially to youth. Nearly every study, including
government studies, historically discredit the "gateway" theory.

Although cannabis (marijuana) isn't "harmless," it is a relatively
safe, God-given plant (see the first page of the Bible) that's less
addictive than coffee, and safer than alcohol, which hasn't killed a
person in more than 5,000 years of documented use, while cigarettes
kill more than 1,000 Americans daily.

Truth is, unregulated sales of cannabis force buyers into contact
with people who often sell hard drugs, which increases addiction
rates. Perhaps that's the gateway effect Stephenson is speaking of.

A sane or moral reason to continue cannabis prohibition doesn't exist.

Stan White

Dillon