Editor:
Regarding David Servatius’ thoughtful column, “Big pharma doesn’t want to legalize” (Dec. 5): It’s not just the pharmaceutical industry that has a vested interest in making sure marijuana is not legalized. Marijuana consumers consume substantially less alcohol than non-marijuana users. Beer and other alcoholic beverages and marijuana are a substitute for each other. The beer industry knows this. The alcoholic beverage industry knows this. Who is the biggest sponsor on TV of sporting events? The beer industry. So, why are sporting teams and the sports industry so concerned when a player tests positive for marijuana? Follow the money!
Kirk MuseMesa, AZ
Head: ‘Follow the money!’