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<br /> 1116-9b N\ 16:25 FAN 929 9160 HPD EAt <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Donna Matsumoto <br /> Post Office Box 550 <br /> Pahala, Hawaii 967?7 <br /> <br /> <br /> Thomas Hickcox <br /> Assistant Chief, Field Operations <br /> 349 Kapiolani Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> <br /> Dear Sir: <br /> <br /> This letter is being prepared in response to your request for support for the Marijuana <br /> Eradication Program that is coming before the County Council's Finance Committee. <br /> <br /> I ant in support of this program. I work at the Ka'u Hospital and occasionally see <br /> patients suffering from the effects of illegal drug use. Children should be kept away from <br /> drugs. The Marijuana Eradication Program should reduce the available amount of <br /> marijuana on the streets and in homes. I have seen voung people smoking the illegal <br /> drug on the streets and even in front of me. This really bothers me! <br /> <br /> Use of marijuana can lead to stealing things to sell for drug money. The kids that are <br /> smoking it, do not realize that they are harming themseh es. Some pregnant mothers who <br /> use marijuana are hurting their babies. Babies of such persons are at risk for birth defects <br /> and other problems. These babies may require large amounts of money for health care <br /> assistance and be a burden on our welfare system. <br /> <br /> Please continue to provide monies for the Mariiuana Eradication Program. I believe that <br /> it will significantly reduce the amount of available marijuana. <br /> <br /> <br /> Sincerely, <br /> co-__~ <br /> Donna Matsumoto <br /> <br /> P.S. I felt uncomfortable at writing m}' own lette„ so I requested Officer William Doar <br /> to type this letter for me. I have read this letter and it accurately expresses my <br /> thoughts and concerns.] <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> a <br />