THE POT PROBLEM

Maybe the robbery problem stems from the odd zoning for dispensaries,
restricting shops to at-risk neighborhoods, or from inadequate police
protection. If this medical herb were available at regular drugstores
like tobacco, alcohol and medicine, the product could be better taxed,
regulated and dispensed to properly prescribed patients.

Polls indicate that many Californians support decriminalization. The
Nov. 2 vote on Proposition 19 will show whether voters want our
police, lawyers, judges, correctional facilities and county sheriff to
spend our tax dollars, time and resources on higher priorities.

Robert Arthur

Castaic