Pubdate: Thu, 19 Sep 2002
Source: Arizona Republic (AZ)
Copyright: 2002 The Arizona Republic
Contact:  http://www.arizonarepublic.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/24
Author: Peggy Simpson

A CASE FOR LEGALIZED POT

The issue with Scott Brannan makes the best case for marijuana legalization 
that has come to light.

I have seen many people go to prison for more years than Brannan for 
selling a $20 rock of cocaine to an undercover narcotics officer. These are 
people who are addicted and only supporting their habit.

The actions of the people involved in advocating for Brannan are either 
dimwitted about the circumstances of the many people incarcerated for 
possession of narcotics for sale or are without ethics.

I don't have a problem with the leniency given to Brannan. My problem is 
with the inequity of the "system."

County Attorney Rick Romley can't claim such ignorance.

Peggy Simpson

Wickenburg
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