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May 31, 2008
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel column: Response to pot issue isn't what you think
Posted by Gary Storck
Saturday, May 31, 2008
From the May 28, 2008 editions of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel comes this response from columnist Jim Stingl to the response to his recent column on cannabis click here.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 28, 2008 click here.
Response to pot issue isn't what you think
Jim Stingl
You might think I'd get hammered for writing a column calling for legalization of marijuana. The opposite is true.
"Amen, brotha," wrote Joe, one of nearly 100 readers who responded to Friday's article. Four out of five agreed with me, and I'm sure they're not all raving potheads.
"I am not a user of marijuana. I am, however, tired of seeing huge amounts of funds used for chasing the demons dreamed up by our leaders, both local and nationally," said Bill.
Wrote another: "I am a white suburban 44-year-old wife, mother and professional woman. I completely agree with everything you said regarding the legalization, decriminalization and taxation of marijuana . . . I also do not think it is a 'gateway' drug for adults who use it responsibly for pain relief, chronic anxiety conditions, or just to relax after a stressful day."
The column followed police raids last week that netted 2,000 pot plants and five arrests. Oak Creek Police Chief Tom Bauer said it was an "interesting read," but he didn't like my assertion that his department and others turned the bust into a media show.
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Continues: click here.
Posted by Gary at May 31, 2008 01:07 PM
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