Pubdate: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 Source: Nelson Mail, The (New Zealand) Contact: 2007 Fairfax New Zealand Limited Website: http://www.nelsonmail.co.nz/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1069 Pubdate: 27 Dec 2006 Author: Kirk Muse DRUG PROHIBITION Sir, I'm writing about "Marijuana top US cash crop, policy analyst says" (December 19). Why is an ounce of marijuana more valuable than several bushels of corn? Prohibition. Why is marijuana completely tax-free? Prohibition. And why is marijuana unregulated and controlled by criminals? Prohibition. Perhaps we should criminalise corn to make it more profitable. Kirk Muse Arizona, United States - --- MAP posted-by: Elaine