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URL: http://www.mapinc.or...1/n239/a10.html

Newshawk: Herb

Votes: 0

Pubdate: Tue, 12 Apr 2011

Source: Rockford Register Star (IL)

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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/370

Author: Kirk Muse

Referenced: http://www.mapinc.or...1/n216/a04.html

 

MARIJUANA AND JOBS

 

I'm writing about Joan Keener's thoughtful letter, "Taxes curb marijuana" ( April 1 ).

 

I'd like to add that many employed in law enforcement and the prison industry are opposed to re-legalizing marijuana.

 

That's because we would need far fewer law enforcement personnel, far fewer prison guards and no prison builders. Thus, many employed in law enforcement and the prison industry would be looking for a job or working at a quickie mart for a living.

 

Of course, those opposed to re-legalizing marijuana because it would affect their livelihood will not say so.

 

Instead they will cite noble reasons such as protecting children. As if our current policies are protecting children.

 

Kirk Muse, Mesa, Ariz.

MAP posted-by: Richard Lake