Source: Evening News, Norwich UK, published letter

Pub Date: 12 June1998

Author: Ann Clarke

JUSTIFIED DESPAIR OF USERS

It is true that your columns are regularly used to give readers a balanced opinion on the issue of the legalisation of cannabis (Opinion, June 4) and I congratulate you for it. It is, indeed, a "legitimate campaign".

I admire the sensitivity of Mr Jack Girling of the CLCIA who cancelled the wreath-laying ceremony so as not to offend the feelings of war veterans.

But we in turn should remember the justified despair of those who wish to use cannabis marijuana for physical and mental health and well-being, who are persecuted, imprisoned and ostracised for their beliefs and lifestyle.

Is it any wonder that a 'link' is made between these people and the people that Hitler and the Nazis wanted to have removed from society, the Jews, the gypsies, disabled and those of different religious and spiritual beliefs.

Ann Clarke

Mount Pleasant

Norwich