NOT THE SOLUTION

I'm writing about the thoughtful editorial, "FDA is correct in banning
ephedra" (Jan. 3). I'd like to add that when amphetamines were legally
available without a prescription at local pharmacies for pennies per
dose, we didn't have a meth problem like we do today.

When amphetamines were removed from the legitimate market and
criminalized, the seeds of today's meth epidemic were planted.

Sometimes, the simple and easy solution is not always the best
solution.

Kirk Muse,

Mesa, Ariz.