HALE MIGHT BE ON THE TRAIL OF REAL JUSTICE

I read Stephen Hale's online visit to the New York Times forum. His ideas
seem reasonable, but dismissing minor marijuana cases, if he becomes
district attorney, struck me as being extreme.

Last night, on "48 Hours," I was astounded by Dan Rather's report about an
8-year-old boy with bipolar disorder who was disruptive and dangerous to
himself and others. He had already been to 16 specialists, but to prevent
the state taking her son, his mother took him to one last pediatrician who
recommended marijuana brownies.

Within one-half hour, she noted a wonderful difference in the boy's
behavior. The state then wanted to take the child because of the marijuana.

Rather disclosed their online poll showed 88 percent thought the child
should have continued use. The state has closed the case.

The boy now enjoys a productive life using medical marijuana.

Perhaps Hale is on the trail of real justice.

Pam Johnson, Houston