The legalization of marijuana will probably have its day; corrupt politicians will see to it.

In the last 50 years marijuana has become the party drug of middle-class America. Unfortunately, it also became the gateway drug to LSD, mescaline and cocaine. Science is just beginning to document information on its powerfully subtle influence on the human mind, and despite this, we want to legalize it as a recreational drug. Complete, whack-job lunacy!

Of course, politicians will smile at the potential for increasing revenue. They will replace the pushers and will line their own pockets, but they will persuade us to reason, “increased revenue will fund education.” This will define absolute insanity.

Proponents may have some good logic on their side, but they have zero ethics. I have seen too much drunkenness, devastation and death due to alcohol and drugs. I have known many who became psychologically addicted to weed. Getting high became their main objective. Sated on dope, complacency and apathy gradually began to define their character.

Medical use is fine, but not recreational use. Please, let us consider future generations in our decision making process.

Daniel B. Palmer

Lynnwood