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| Title: | CN BC: PUB LTE: Drugs: Tough Talk Overdone |
| Published On: | 2003-01-17 |
| Source: | Langley Advance (CN BC) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-21 14:20:09 |
DRUGS: TOUGH TALK OVERDONE
Dear Editor,
In spite of the tough talk from the American Drug Czar John Walters, many
states have already decriminalized marijuana.
Ohio issues a fine for possession of less than 100 grams of marijuana. Ohio
is still here, the state legislature isn't full of stoners, and society
hasn't collapsed.
Thirty grams is just a tad over an ounce (28 grams), and about 20-30
"joints." A carton of cigarettes contains about 10-12 ounces, and in the
U.S. about 200 cigarettes; each much larger than the average joint.
From my point of view, a fine for a mere 30 grams seems a little harsh,
but take it from Ohio, a little doesn't hurt, not even a little bit.
Jim White Oregon, Ohio, USA
Dear Editor,
In spite of the tough talk from the American Drug Czar John Walters, many
states have already decriminalized marijuana.
Ohio issues a fine for possession of less than 100 grams of marijuana. Ohio
is still here, the state legislature isn't full of stoners, and society
hasn't collapsed.
Thirty grams is just a tad over an ounce (28 grams), and about 20-30
"joints." A carton of cigarettes contains about 10-12 ounces, and in the
U.S. about 200 cigarettes; each much larger than the average joint.
From my point of view, a fine for a mere 30 grams seems a little harsh,
but take it from Ohio, a little doesn't hurt, not even a little bit.
Jim White Oregon, Ohio, USA
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