Reclassification of marijuana is not a good step (“Reclassification of marijuana a good first step,” In Our View, May 4). Any substance that can be measured in the human body up to 30 days after ingestion cannot tempt me to believe it does not affect judgment within that period. Another effort at not holding people accountable for their actions. Gateway drug, indeed.
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Letter: Don’t reclassify marijuana
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