From: [c--o--n] at [dsmnet.com] (Carl E. Olsen)
Newsgroups: alt.hemp,alt.drugs,alt.drugs.pot,rec.drugs.cannabis,talk.politics.drugs,alt.hemp.politics
Subject: Letter from Sen. Harkin
Date: Mon, 4 Sep 1995 19:42:23

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  TOM HARKIN
     Iowa
(202) 224-4633

                        UNITED STATES SENATE
                      WASHINGTON, DC 20510-1502

                            July 28, 1995


   Jamie Grimm
   737 18th Street, #10
   Des Moines, IA 50314

   Dear Jamie:

        Thank you for your most recent letter regarding the
   legalization of marajuana. I appreciate your continued interest
   in this issue.

        While you raised many important points in your letter, I am
   afraid that I still disagree with you on this issue.  Let me
   share with you a few additional reasons why I hold this position.
   In a study completed by the Drug Abuse Warning Network, the
   number of marijuana related emergencies has nearly reached the
   level of cocaine related emergencies.  As this statistic
   indicates, marijuana use often has fatal consequences.

        I was deeply troubled when I learned of another recent study
   which found that nearly one-third of all eighth graders had tried
   marijuana.  As the father of two teenage daughters, it greatly
   disturbs me that children are exposed to drugs at such a young
   age.  I am concerned that legalization of this drug will only
   increase the number of children who gain access to its harmful
   effects.

        I am sorry that we disagree on this point.  Hopefully,
   there are other issues that we can agree on.  Please feel free
   to contact me again about any issue of importance to you.


                            Sincerely,

                            Tom Harkin
                            United States Senator

   TH/kjz


210 WALNUT ST.
733 FEDERAL BLDG.
DES MOINES, IA 50309
(515) 284-4574





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