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US: Stepnoski: Just Say No to Tough Pot Laws
ccguide Thursday 08 May 2003 Pubdate: Wed, 07 May 2003 Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA) Section: Sports Copyright: 2003 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Contact: Website: http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/28 Cited: Texas NORML http://www.normltexas.org NORML http://www.norml.org Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/people/Stepnoski (Mark Stepnoski) STEPNOSKI: JUST SAY NO... TO TOUGH POT LAWS New York - Former Dallas Cowboys lineman Mark Stepnoski has taken his share of hits - on the field and off. As president of the Texas chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, the former Pro Bowler now actively works with NORML in an effort to change public perception about marijuana use, its effects and those using the drug. "You can't have amotivational syndrome if you're going to play in the NFL," Stepnoski says. "Since I was a kid, I wanted to play in the NFL. Even though I occasionally used marijuana, it never prevented me from attaining my goals." Stepnoski, who won two Super Bowl rings while with Dallas, also contends more athletes would publicly support NORML's cause if not for fear of reprisals. "If there is one thing that is stopping people from speaking out, it's the fear of greater scrutiny," he says. "It's not just the police. It's the IRS. People don't want to give up everything they've worked for just because they believe marijuana laws should be changed. "We're trying to get marijuana reclassified so people can pay a ticket instead of going to jail," says Stepnoski. "The punishment doesn't fit the crime." - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake
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