Mark Rotman on Legalizing Illegal Drugs Debate
Mark Rotman argues against legalization of heroin and cocaine. He outlines two paths: decriminalization with no immediate crime reduction and a government distribution model with FDA, privacy, and cost concerns, suggesting current systems may be cheaper. He writes from Middletown.
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Real estate signs clash with county leaders in Maryland
G Lee Teets condemns Frederick County officials for favoritism toward the real estate industry over citizens as signs clutter highways. He cites Virginia Loudon County parallels, calls for enforcement equity, and urges resignations or re elections to stop preferential ordinances and protect public right of way.
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Stafford
Robert Lyon
Joe Maio
Lyon
Maio
Frederick County
Loudon County
Scenic America
Robert Stafford
Vermont
Congress
Commonwealth
Virginia
Maryland
Gail Bowerman
Bruce Reeder
Sue Ann Yingling
Bev Shelton
Frederick
David Siuta
Knoxville
Sue Yingling
Bowerman
Siuta
Ron Sundergill
Reeder
Yingling
Frederick County Association of Realtors
FCAR
Frederick County Housebuilders’ Association
Mike Thompson
State Highway Administration
Baltimore County
Planning Commission
Office of Law
Washington County
Broup
G. Lee Teets
Myersville
Meachum bashing irks reader Arthur C Cox from Mentary
Arthur C Cox denounces Meachum gun issue columns as wasteful and libelous, blaming his views on propaganda and a rigid mindset. He claims gun policy fuels crime, compares legitimate dealers to street drug markets, questions Meachum’s biases, and criticizes the Washington Post as a venue.
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Washington Post
North Korea
Mr. Meachum
NRA
A plea for gun education and responsibility
Bern Mech argues that guns are ubiquitous and laws cannot stop ownership. He urges a public education campaign in schools and on TV led by police or credible figures to teach safe handling and discourage children from touching guns. He concedes crimes persist and blames sensationalized misuse for fear, suggesting broader cultural change.
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Washington, D.C
Vegal
Playboy Magazine
Davy Crockett
Bern Mech
Dram Boyas
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