VIEW FROM EX-OFFICER: FOCUS ON DWIS, NOT POT

In response to "Getting real about marijuana" (July 9
Viewpoint): As a retired police officer, I heartily endorse Kathleen
Parker's call to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana.

During my 18 years of service I was sent to zero calls generated by
use of marijuana. Having police chase adult pot smokers means we miss
drunk drivers, who killed 17,000 last year.

We surely are a Thin Blue Line. Where should we focus our efforts?

Howard J. Wooldridge

Washington, D.C.