Pubdate: Thu, 17 Oct 2002
Source: Christian Science Monitor (US)
Copyright: 2002 The Christian Science Publishing Society
Contact:  http://www.csmonitor.com/
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Author: Kevin M. Hebert

NEVADA DRUG INITIATIVE IS ON TARGET

John Hughes's Oct.16 Opinion column "Nevada's unfortunate drug initiative," 
does not consider the fact that the proposal could end the lucrative black 
market created by illegal marijuana. Sale of marijuana in regulated shops 
would provide revenue to the state coffers, also making it harder for 
minors to purchase it. Actual use could decrease, as was the case in Holland.

The drug war is a waste of law-enforcement resources. The Nevada marijuana 
initiative does not endorse drug use, it is intended to restore freedom to 
responsible adult marijuana users and to eliminate the marijuana black market.

Kevin M. Hebert

Chicopee, Mass.
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