Pubdate: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 Source: Post, The (Ohio U, OH Edu) Contact: http://www.thepost.ohiou.edu/static/letter.php Copyright: 2008 The Post Website: http://www.thepost.ohiou.edu/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1269 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v08/n043/a08.html Author: Stan White RESPONSIBLE ADULT MARIJUANA USE SHOULD NOT BE PUNISHED Why wasn't there a Protocol C ("Smith Reconsiders Alcohol, Drug Policy," Jan. 10, 2008), recommending to re-legalize cannabis (marijuana) since it's safer than alcohol, especially when compared to whiskey? Responsible adult use of the relatively safe God-given plant cannabis should not result in six to nine months of probation, a fine of $100 and a required marijuana intervention program. Cannabis use should be treated as less dangerous and addictive than alcohol, not an equal or more dangerous substance. Stan White Dillon, Colorado - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom