Pubdate: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 Source: Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) Copyright: 2010 The Virginian-Pilot Contact: http://drugsense.org/url/zJNzcThR Website: http://hamptonroads.com/pilotonline Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/483 Author: Mike Marks END POT PROHIBITION As a person living in the land of the free and the home of the brave, I wonder why so many people are afraid of legalizing pot. It's not the demon weed that our government told us it was. It has many uses beyond pleasure. Put American farmers back to work. Put American citizens back to work in Amsterdam-style 'coffee shops.' If we can encourage people to 'drive' downtown to beer and wine festivals, then surely there's room for a natural plant festival. How can a plant be a crime? Mike Marks Chesapeake - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake