OVERZEALOUS DRUG ENFORCEMENT

Re "DEA agents hit 16th St. store in medical pot raid," April 20:
There is a substantial methamphetamine and crack problem in
Sacramento, along with the violence of those drugs, and these guys
bust a few people for medical marijuana?

Gordon Taylor, assistant special agent in charge of the Sacramento
DEA office, said, "Many of these operators will say they're just
concerned about the seriously or terminally ill, but their true
agenda is to line their pockets with drug money." Isn't that exactly
what every pharmaceutical company in the world does - line its
pockets with drug money selling something that makes people feel better?

As for Councilman Robbie Waters' comment, medical marijuana is legal
in California. It was voted on by the people. If Waters doesn't like
the law, put it to a vote. Otherwise, leave it be.

Ron Bednar

Rancho Cordova