LEGALIZING MARIJUANA WOULD REDUCE 'ICE' USE

Ice is killing our beautiful society. Hawaii's crystal-meth epidemic
requires drastic action. I propose that marijuana be legalized because ice,
given its relatively easy production, is more accessible than pakalolo.

With this greater accessibility comes the more prevalent use. If marijuana
- -- a far more benign high -- were legalized, its accessibility would draw
people away from the more dangerous crystal meth.

This proposal comes from a responsible member of society who looks forward
to a legislative debate on legalization of marijuana.

Stuart N. Taba