Jane Kelley wrote in a message to Alex Vasauskas:
AV> JK> Then YOU explain WHY many of those who start out using alcohol and
AV> JK> marijuna switch to amphetamines and cocaine or other drugs and end
AV> JK> up in a psych ward by the time they are 20?
AV>Read the above and my previous posts again (if not the first time),
AV>please.  NO ONE IS ADVOCATING THE RECREATIONAL USE OF MARIJUANA OR
AV>ANY OTHER DRUG FOR CHILDREN.
 JK> Bull.  Kids mimic adults. And adults who are stupid enough to have
 JK> beauty pagents for seven year olds where they put on makeup and
 JK> wear high heels don't have the good sense to keep marijuana or any
 JK> other drugs away from them.
 JK> Take a look around.  Many parents treat their children as small
 JK> adults. 
If you must, deal with the irresponsible adults as being child abusers.
Provide the death penalty for anyone who provides marijuana to
a child.  Don't criminalize and lock up responsible adults for
using marijuana as a medicinal, religious, or recreational herb.
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