Pubdate: Tue, 08 Aug 2006
Source: Times, The  (Munster IN)
Copyright: 2006 The Munster Times
Contact:  http://www.nwitimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/832
Author: Kirk Muse
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis)

I DON'T WANT FEDS RUNNING MY LIFE

I'm writing about the outstanding July 22 letter from Redford Givens: 
"Which should be given more weight in federal funding for law 
enforcement -- drugs or terrorism?"

Beyond the fact that our so-called war on drugs is counterproductive 
and a complete waste of money, what about the right of adult citizens 
to be left alone?

We don't punish those who attempt suicide and survive. So why do we 
punish those who consume the wrong (politically selected) recreational drugs?

I don't want my government to attempt to protect me from myself.

I want my government to protect me from those who want to harm me 
against my will.

Today our nanny-state government tells us which recreational drugs we 
may or may not consume. (Note that Viagra is OK, but marijuana is 
not). Note that tobacco is OK, but marijuana is not.

Tomorrow our nanny-state government will tell us which foods we may 
or may not eat. For our own good and protection, of course.

Kirk Muse

Mesa, Ariz.
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