All of the 32 were apprehended in their own homes. Only two of them told the police to get a search warrant. (They did, and one was kept on the property until the search warrant got there, was busted and won in court when the search warrant was ruled invalid. The other was only charged with possession of a small quantity.) All were adults, but only three were unemployed and over half owned their homes. All but two had no prior records except traffic tickets. One exception had been busted for marijuana possession 15 years previously. The other had been arrested for marijuana possession nine years previously. None had weapons. None resisted arrest.
Twenty-six of the 32 had children, none of whom had discipline problems at school or home. All of the 32 said they were growing for their own consumption. Eight of the 32 said they used marijuana for medical reasons (chronic back pain, depression, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome and anorexia).
Those who were working had numerous years with their current employer. One had awards for job performance. Some of the occupations were: truck driver, industrial production manager, landscaper, office clerk, construction worker, disc jockey, musician and secretary.
I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely,
TD Miller
[End]
This URL: http://www.pdxnorml.org/katzletr.html
Director, Portland chapter, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
[street address omitted here]
Portland, OR 97206
Tel. 777-9088
pdxnorml@pdxnorml.org
to the All Politics Is Local page.
