POT TEST FOR DRIVERS A RED HERRING

RE: "GROUP wants pot test for loaded drivers," Nov. 4. First, let me
apologize for weighing in on your marijuana debates from down south here,
what with U.S. drug policies being as lunatic as they are. Permit me to
point out, however, that your police officers and MADD activists are well
aware that toking and driving occurs now, without the proposed
decriminalization. While one may debate whether drug-impaired driving
measures and roadside tests need be developed, the fact remains that this
question is disconnected from the overall policy debate. Are they seriously
trying to say that they don't see the need for these measures as long as
marijuana remains criminalized? I seriously doubt it. Their "concerns" are
obviously a red herring, as they are unable to confront your continuing
liberalization directly.

Michael J. Petro,

Phoenix, Arizona

(Mad about MADD.)