Pubdate: Fri, 19 Oct 2012
Source: Fort Pierce Tribune (FL)
Contact:  2012 The E.W. Scripps Co.
Website: http://www.tcpalm.com/tcp/tribune
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2050
Author: Ethel Rowland

SOGGY ILLUSTRATION OF FUTILITY OF MARIJUANA PROHIBITION

At the recent Drug Summit of the Treasure Coast, the panel on 
understanding the scope of drug addiction was posed a question about 
legalization of marijuana. It appeared that the panelists were united 
in opposing that idea, some with great enthusiasm.

Meanwhile, along our beaches, packages of marijuana were washing 
ashore. It's happened before. It will happen again.

Supporting the continuation of prohibition is supporting a market 
where allegedly dangerous drugs are being handled in an unreliable, 
untraceable distribution system that runs the risk of having children 
stumble upon unknown substances, be it marijuana, cocaine or 
pharmaceuticals. This is a dangerous and irresponsible policy.

Law-abiding adults should have the responsibility of production, 
manufacture and distribution to make it easier to keep our children safe.

Ethel Rowland

Fort Pierce
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