STATE OF
IOWA

September 4, 1996

Carl E. Olsen
Iowans for Medical Marijuana
PO Box 4091
Des Moines, Iowa 50333

Dear Carl:

I am in receipt of your letter dated August 17, 1996, in which you request support to legalize marijuana.

The Governor's Alliance on Substance Abuse supports enforcement of current drug laws, and opposes the legalization of marijuana.  We will not support efforts to minimize the dangers of using marijuana for reasons you and I have already discussed.

We are sympathetic to Iowans who have health problems, and encourage them to seek legal medical treatment.

As always, thank you for your comments on the subject.

Sincerely,

Dale R. Woolery
Associate Coordinator

LUCAS STATE OFFICE BUILDING / DES MOINES, IOWA 50319 / 515-281-4518 / FAX 515-242-6390