Pubdate: Tue, 28 Jun 2005
Source: Kingsport Times-News (TN)
Copyright: 2005 Kingsport Publishing Corporation
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Author: Joseph A. Lawson

OUTLAWING MARIJUANA IS AN INJUSTICE

In response to Brian Williams' letter "Marijuana Should Not Be Illegal," I 
agree. I believe that many people feel the same way but like every other 
controversial issue are afraid to stand up for fear of retaliation. One of 
America's most influential icons of the past half-century, Willie Nelson, 
has been an outspoken proponent of the legalization of marijuana. Nelson 
believes that if all the world leaders would smoke a joint before going to 
work that the world would be a more peaceful place. I agree.

Moreover, does it not seem obviously hypocritical to declare marijuana 
beneficial for some, but not for others? Marijuana is not synthetic, and 
according to the Bible God made all vegetation on the third day. Marijuana 
occurs in nature; so basically our government is denying us a God-given 
right because they would rather us act unlawfully for their financial gain.

Joseph A. Lawson

Rogersville
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