Re: What Americans Need To Know About MARIJUANA

Pete nospam Zakel wrote:
> Brother Nate writes:
> > but I'm not sure that the wake-up call of standing in a court
> > room should be ruled out as a possible motivator.

> It may be, but I don't think it is an appropriate motivator, if the ONLY
> reason the person is in court is for possession of drugs.
>
> If the person, for example, had an auto accident while under the influence,
> then, yes, I have no problem with court-ordered treatment as part of the
> rehabilitation effort that is added onto whatever punishment is ordered.  But
> I believe strongly that simple possession and use of drugs should not invite
> law enforcement and judicial system intervention.

Is it your contention that we should refrain from "interfering"
with drunk/drugged drivers unless/until they have an accident?

> I would no sooner want to see someone who is in possession of heroin arrested
> than I would want to see someone who is in possession of Jack Daniels
> arrested.
>
> And marijuana shouldn't even be an issue.

And the Easter Bunny should really stop to think about other
people's cholesterol.

> That's the biggest travesty of all.

I gather it's an issue that you don't like talking about.

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