I don’t write nearly as many Letters To the Editor as I should — I tend to get busy enough posting here, but now and then something spurs me to respond. This article by Judy Guenseth in the Galesburg Register-Mail did it. My letter in response: Legalizing pot adds control was published today.
Keep in mind that LTEs are a great way to get exposure for drug policy reform. If you need some suggestions, ideas, help in letter-writing strategy, good examples, etc. simply visit The Media Awareness Project. The equivalent advertising value of the letters published by MAP folks last year totaled over $2 million. Not bad for free.