BILL PRESENTS UNINTENDED HAZARDS

On Feb. 12, a bill, H.R. 718, called the Rave Act, was introduced into
Congress. While this bill has good intentions, it poses some problems for
the everyday citizen. This bill was introduced to make the United States a
little safer for our youth by doing away with the rave parties. We have no
problems with this, but unfortunately the problems with laws are they are
left to interpretation.

Let us give you an example: If you rent a building to have your child's
birthday party and one of the parents decides to step outside and use drugs
without your knowledge, you could be fined up to $250,000 simply because
you rented the building.

If you are a landlord and your renters are selling drugs without your
knowledge, you could be fined the same amount. The examples could go on and on.

We agree that the bill is needed and it is good, but there needs to be
wording added that covers the innocent person who could be hurt by the
irresponsibility of others. We would like to see this bill pulled until it
can be clarified to protect the innocent.

DARLENE KIMSEY, Trinity