Milpitas letters: War on drugs, Open the gates – Milpitas Post

Trumps war on drugs Dear Editor, Will the Trump administration screw Milpitas residents who use cannabis for medical or recreational reasons? They will likely try! Trumps cabinet is a bunch of billionaires with corrupting corporate ties (http://corporatecabinet.org/). Corporations (like Big Pharma and Big Ad) dont like the competition from pot and hemp. So, they bought themselves a Republican administration including an Attorney General (Jeff Sessions) who, according to the Washington Post, appears to be planning what amounts to a return to a 1980s-style War on Drugs. Polls indicate that 60 percent of Americans favor full legalization, while 90 percent say people ought to be able to get it if their doctors prescribe it. That is a democratic threat to corporate interests, so Jeff aint interested. To resist the corporate flunkies in the Trump administration, join a group fighting back local Democratic Clubs, Indivisible, Swing Left and other citizen-based groups working for a better America. Rob Means Milpitas resident

Open the gates Dear Editor, I am writing to encourage our city leaders and Recreation Department to unlock the sports fields at the Milpitas Sports Center. After observing the field renovation for several months, I was shocked to learn that, when the field reopened, the gates would be locked. This facility had been used by walkers and runners for years. Now it is available to organized groups by prearrangement only. This is a reduction in service to the people of Milpitas. The reasoning behind the restricted use is that the new artificial surfaces might be vandalized. Well yes, its true, any building or park might be vandalized, but that doesnt warrant closing the area off to all citizens of the community. What are our parks and athletic facilities for if not to encourage families and individuals to be active, relax and enjoy the outdoors? I urge our City Council members and city staff to take a new look at this issue and consider what is right for the people of Milpitas. Austa Falconer Milpitas resident

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Milpitas letters: War on drugs, Open the gates - Milpitas Post