FOR LEGALIZING CANNABIS

I believe that those who are ill should have first "dibs" on medical
marijuana. Being a liberal, I believe that allowing medical marijuana
is a step to decriminalizing it. I feel that many treat marijuana as
if it is a hard drug, something that could injure you terribly, like
heroin or cocaine. Is it immoral to deny a sick individual the right
to feel well? Marijuana provides relaxation and pain relief without
serious complications or side effects. Unlike some pain relievers and
relaxers like Valium, morphine or Vicodin, pot is often just a mild
drug (although results vary if abused).

I am for legalizing marijuana, but if we can begin with allowing the
sick to get the relief they deserve, we may be on the road to greater,
more important issues.

Sarah Winston

Rancho Bernardo High School senior