This is ridiculous. Society really doesn't have to lock up my fellow citizens to help me raise my children. I would hope that I could tell my children about marijuana and still live in a free society. I can't imagine voters will be alienated by a position which declares that government has no role regulating innocent, private activities of our citizens. Just a drop of nicotine in an adult's bloodstream can kill, and smoking poses well-known health risks.
Alcohol destroys countless lives.
Many narcotics and sedatives available through the pharmacy are more addictive than street drugs. A sensible policy is one that tells the truth about a substance's health risks, allows people to make informed choices - and reserves prisons for those who commit actual crimes, not those who occasionally choose to take in their recreational substances through a joint instead of a martini glass. We like to hear from readers. Please include your full name, address and telephone number in your e-mail and regular mail for verification. Letters become the property of The Times and may be edited and condensed for publication.