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<br /> SENT BY~DEPT OF HUMAN SVGS ~ 6-27-97 ;11~18AM ~ 8083233415- 9693291.# 1 <br /> County Council Chairman <br /> James Y. Arakaki r_ - ~ - <br /> 25 Aupuni St. <br /> Hilo, H1 9670 <br /> From: Joase Rosenbloom <br /> P.D. BOX 6132 CQ'.~;~,'~ <br /> ocean view, Hi 96737 COUNTY C„~ HA1~~V'All <br /> June 27, 1997 <br /> Dear Mr. Arakaki: <br /> It is my understanding that at this time the Federal funding <br /> intended for marijuana eradication has come before the County <br /> Council for approval. As a parent and a concerned citizen <br /> dedicated to the promotion of a better society I would like to urge <br /> you to support this funding. It would be very unfortunate if a <br /> handful of people who do not represent the majority of our Big <br /> Island community are able to block the eradication efforts which <br /> have resulted in reducing the availability oP this extremely <br /> harmful drug as well as the criminal and violent activity which is <br /> associated with it. <br /> when I was growing up in the 60s marijuana was believed to be <br /> harmless. However based on Current scientific research, we know <br /> now that this drug can be very damaging both psychologically and <br /> physically. In my work as an administrator of the Child Welfare <br /> Services oP the Department of Human Services T have personally <br /> observed the negative effects of the drug in troubled youth and <br /> many parents who abuse their children. <br /> it seams like we have come a long ways Prom those days when <br /> marijuana was so accessible to children of all ages and the threat <br /> of booby traps and violent encounters with growers was a common <br /> experience. Again I'd like to reiterate my support for the funding <br /> necessary to continue the marijuana eradication program here on the <br /> Big Island and hope that you will. lend your support as well. <br /> sincerely, <br /> c <br /> poao~ Dla~,~-- <br /> I1L 1(0. II146 <br /> xe[. Tot G1111~~_. <br /> lief. Date '~N 2 7 1997 <br /> <br />