OTHER DRUGS A PROBLEM TOO

The statement that legalizing marijuana would decrease crime and
violence in Mexico is an insult to the thinking mind. The drug wars
include cocaine, methamphetamines and heroin as well. Legalize all of
that and you have Mexican corporations still fighting
competitors.

The demonstrations to legalize marijuana show supporters in their
clean-cut mode. My single experience among users saw red-eyed, stupid
faced, inarticulate bores -- and that can include "famous names."

Last week, I was at my computer in my back bedroom when the putrid
odor of marijuana wafted in from a half block away. I went out and
told the young couple our neighborhood didn't tolerate marijuana
smoking in public. He started to argue with me but I just said, "I'm
going to call the police" and walked away. At least we have that
protection and a responsible parent can say "it's illegal" truthfully.

Users already get little more than a token punishment; let them use in
their own house, not my park or neighborhood. Let them look in the
mirror and see how their "need" brutalizes innocent people in Central
America.

Joan Temple

Seattle