WRITER SHOULD CHECK THE FACTS

To the editor:

Fran Lombardo should check his facts. The bill number he references
for the marijuana legislation filed by Rep. Jehlen is the number it
was assigned last session. This session, the "Act to Impose a Civil
Fine for the Possession of Marijuana" is House 862
(www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/ht00/ht00862.htm) and Senate Bill
1151 (www.mass.gov/legis/bills/senate/st01/st01151.htm), a similar
bill was again filed by Sen. Charles Shannon before his passing. As
Mr. Shannon's support from 2001 demonstrates, marijuana law reform
is neither a left nor right issue.

Atty. Steven S. Epstein

Spokesman

Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition/NORML