PRAISE FOR SENATE

The Sept. 5 editorial Smoke clouds reason flippantly suggests that the
Canadian Senate's recommendation to legalize responsible cannabis use is
irresponsible.

A simple examination of the facts will prove that the Senate's report is,
in fact, right on target.

The criminalization of cannabis has filled jails with otherwise law-abiding
citizens, inspired government disdain among youth and made organized crime
extremely rich.

The Senate deserves nothing but praise for suggesting such a wise and
pragmatic policy reform.

The author of this editorial appears to have had his head in the sand for
the past 30 years.

Current policies are simply not working.

Adam Wiggins

Pasadena, CA

(You got any munchies, Adam?)