I used to live in California 40 years ago and there were a lot of illegal immigrants working in the agricultural and other jobs that a lot of people did not want.

The government knew about it, but let it go. Poor Mexican could get a good wage and provide for their families across the border.

But the drug cartels got involved and started to import hard drugs in America.

Drugs started to deteriorate America with crime and violence. Other countries found out that drugs are a lucrative business and now they also started to get involved in importing drugs in America and all over the world especially in Europe.

Drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine, opioid, narcotic are very dangerous and will destroy a country.

In many countries around the world, drug smuggling will get you the death penalty. These countries know the devastating effects on society from drugs.

It is better for people to use marijuana than other drugs, including alcohol.

I hope the legislature can legalize pot, like a lot of states in America.

Other states know that it is better to use pot than hard drugs that will result in violent crime, especially crystal meth.

Terao Nakasone
Kihei