Letters

That has been one of the main reasons marijuana has remained illegal: money! The drug dealers stand to lose a lucrative black market caused by marijuana prohibition, and the law enforcement/prison community would lose funding because marijuana is the main component of our country's failed drug policy.

Texas House Bill 715, which would reduce possession of an ounce or less of marijuana to a class C misdemeanor, is pending in a Texas legislative committee because we will lose federal highway money because of a clause in the bill.

I want to thank all the sponsors, volunteers, bands and clubs that helped out. Our "hempstorian" Duane said Pam from Silky's, Walter's and Fat Cat's invited Houston NORML back for next year.

Steve Nolin, treasurer
Houston NORML

Strung out: I and a couple of co-workers purchased tickets for the guitar that was to be raffled at the 420 Festival, and we did not receive a refund (I still have my ticket).

I will be contacting Mr. Lozano to ask for the refund since he is allegedly the one who took the guitar, but I doubt that I will be successful. Judging by his actions and behavior at the festival and his comments in the article, it appears that his favorite "worthy cause" is himself and his favorite "local music" is the money jangling in his pocket.

Name withheld by request
Houston