MISSOULA POLICE CHIEF: THANK YOU, MARK MUIR

I'd like to give my most sincere thanks and appreciation to our chief
of police here in Missoula. Mark Muir was in Helena recently to
discuss medical marijuana. Much of what he said is opposed by many
Missoulians. But not by me.

One City Council member even questioned why he was in Helena in the
first place. The way I understand it is he gave an opinion as the
chief of police of Missoula.

As a law enforcement officer he sees the increased drug trafficking.
He sees the increase in violent crimes. He sees the increase in
property crime and vandalism all associated with the legalization of
medical marijuana. I see it too. Every day I open the paper or turn on
the local news.

I have listened to both sides of the argument. I have my own opinion
but I feel no need to share it here. I just wish to express my
gratitude to a person trying to do their job. The way I understand it
is our police chief is open to many options that would decrease
medical marijuana crime in Missoula. He is looking for ways to make
Missoula a better place to live and it seems he feels that an all out
repeal would be an effective solution.

I respect his thoughts and the job he is doing. The rest of the city
of Missoula should as well. Thank you, Mark Muir.

Chadwick R. Powell

Missoula