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Marijuana Debate Tainted
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n1091/a10.htmlNewshawk: Kirk
Pubdate: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 MARIJUANA DEBATE TAINTED
Source: Press & Sun Bulletin (NY)
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Author: Angelo J Anello
A July 2 letter by a "substance-abuse prevention educator" points out
the problems with attempts at an intellectual discussion on the subject of
medicinal marijuana with those who have such an obvious bias; their job depends
on the illegality.
Quoting a source such as The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
which depends on funding, means they will be obviously opposed -- indeed, they
depend on marijuana "crime" to justify their jobs, although there is
no real research.
Cliches such as "Marijuana has the same effect" ...
"Marijuana is a drug" ... "Research shows ..." don't
convince anyone of anything, except perhaps how much a real discussion with
someone determined to keep their job is doomed.
Those dependent upon government funding for their livelihood should stick to
reminding us of their sincere desire to keep their jobs. Please don't
confuse that with a reckless disregard of the sanity or even fairness of
misguided support of the failed "war on drugs" that somehow came to
include this harmless herb.
Angelo J Anello
Binghamton
