Pubdate: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 Source: Denver Post (CO) Copyright: 2005 The Denver Post Corp Contact: http://www.denverpost.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/122 Author: Melanie Marshall Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n1713/a05.html Cited: SAFER (www.saferchoice.org) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/opinion.htm (Opinion) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/topics/Safer+Alternative+for+Enjoyable+Recreation PASSAGE OF MARIJUANA LAW IN DENVER I couldn't agree more with Attorney General John Suthers when he said, "I understand the debate about legalization and whether our drug laws are constructive. But I wish we would have a full-out debate instead of these peripheral issues that accomplish just about nothing." We need that "full-out debate" because marijuana is truly safe to legalize. Decades of misinformation have done a number on us all, and it's time we look for ways to correct our shameful laws - laws that do nothing but force decent citizens to enrich the crooked justice system. Good for Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation for bringing this matter to the nation's attention. The sooner we get to the truth about marijuana, the better. Melanie Marshall, Leavenworth, Kan. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake