Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Changes in si marijua Some changes being put forth tl ho nf infnrni:( Jn ? ? ???? ??> 1 IC/"> v,. ...n-.voi IU uianjr uov. South Carolina's marijuana laws. There are several interesting m the penalties for first offenders, ar be used for medical purposes. Currently, the maximum pena possessing an ounce or less of mar penalty means cases are handle* juvenile offenders ? which is often The legislation, if passed, wo slightly. Changing it to a fine of $10 h;i llHlo f i I'd ./iffntion Iititivtiv III ov A/I IVIIOV V. CIOVO . TIIK MHilC behind the bill proj Beach is undeniable. II would les courts and allow more pressing cas According to State Law Knfon persons were arrested on simple pc in the first six months of last year possession charges. AN IMPOItTWT olom out -ilrn should definitely be incorporated bills. Young people charged with f the charge dropped from their reco diversion" school. Participants should, no doubt, p This is punishment in itself. Sponsored by the S.C. Commiss diversion program has worked well The other marijuana proposal ha: Smith. D-Klorence. and Rep. John 1 Under their bills, the side effects be treated by the controlled use ( also includes marijuana treatment Alter receiving numerous reques and the endorsement of the South ( thought it would be a good idea. He's The use of marijuana seems 11 desirable effects of chemotherapy of success with some glaucoma and MKDK'Al, KKSK.UU II shows pti 12 states allow mariiuann to hp nw?? 0 f vu Granted, South Carolina's pot lav in most all other states. The trend laws and a call for leniency. South not answer all the questions, but it's gamecock Founded 1 908 Tom Travis Editor in Chief Brian Duncan Copy Desk Chief Michael Gooding News Editor Brett Fnedlander SportsFditor James Rokosny . Entertainment Editor Robert Ariail. . Graphics Editor Janet Gibson Editorial Page Editor Cylinda Calveft Wire Editor Mark Platte Assistant News Editor Steve Riddell Assistant Sports Editor Jeffrey Chamey Assistant Entertainment Ed Carl Babcock Graduate Assistant Anthony Gray . Advertising Manager Bill Outlaw General Manager William Tinsley Production Manager Mark Ethridge Jr Adviser Newsroom 777 7 181 Advertising. 777 4249 Business Office 777 nftHfl Solo reproduction rights granted to the Associated Press All other material contained heroin may not be reprinted without the permission of the editor Opinions expressed in the Gamecock are those, if signed, of the writer and. if unsigned, of the senior editorial staff. > proposed tate ma laws lis session in the General Assembly students. The subject is a revision in larijuana proposals. One deals with id another with allowing the weed to Ity for first offense conviction of ijuana is $100 or 90 days in jail. This :1 in circuit courts. In the case of the case ? family courts take over. uld reduce the maximum penalty vv/1 tn; Viu yo UI^CIUO illd^KMI VUUIU josed by Kep. Lois Eargle of Myrtle ;scn the backlog of eases in circuit es to take precedence. cement Division estimations, 3,803 >ssession charges in the state in 1978. , 1.970 arrests were made on simple adv in the state's marijuana laws in the proposed House and Senate irst-time simple possession may get rds by completing a voluntary "drug ay for their drug education course. ion on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, the been introduced by Sen. Thomas K. Jradley, K-Charleston. of glaucoma, and eye disease, could >1 marijuana. The recommendation for cancer victims. ;ts from a cancer clinic in Florence aroiina Medical Association, Smith sabsolutely right. uich more attractive than the unand has been used with a great deal cancer patients. it is an effective pain reliever. About cribed for these two purposes. vs are not harsh. But that's the case is rapidly moving toward updating Carolina's proposed legislation may i a step in the right direction. Opinion Letters Tlu> (lumnoik welcomes letters I nun its readers All letters must he typewritten and triple spared on .1 (>."> space line and should he a maximum ol .too words Letters must Ik- signed with the writers correct name, telephone, mailing address, class standing and major Pseudonyms are iinufciinl l?til *w* withheld by request it circumstances warrant We reserve tin- right t<? edit l??tt??rs lor spat e and style Address letters to Campus Opinion The (ianifcmk. Drawer A. I SC. Colnmhia. SC 2921 m Columns In an effort to increase reader input into future issues, the Gamecock offers a weekly guest column Columns must be limited to one newsworthy subject and must be no more than four typed pages. All columns must Im* typewritten and triple spaced on a 65 space line All facts must be accurate. The editorial page editor reserves the right to reject any column for any reason and edit lor space, content, style and accuracy Columns must be signed with correct name, address, telephone, major and class standing or faculty position Address columns to. Guest Column. The (tumecuck. Drawer A. IJSC Columbia. S'.C 2920H M>, - - ndldliilMliiBiii C TaKe I yoi jteol 'Self-pres ioilie Editor: In reading the article on student reaction to the draft. Gamecock, January 25, one point stood out as both interesting and dismaying. Those against reinstatement of the draft were not morally opposed to the draft or to war. but were simply opposed to their own participation in any activity in which they might be hurt. Unfortunately. the "me" decade ih not over I can sympathize with and support those opposed to the draft or to war for reasons of conscience ? at least, they do so for moral principles and not simply to secure their own existence. For these people, the status of "conscientious objector" should be fully respected, as befits a nation constitutionally bound to honor individual freedom of thought. Most of those quoted in the article, however, were impelled by c. 7 - < oiuaent at draft r To the Editor: I'm a bit amazed and disappoir President Carter's proposal to reins I 'd like to respond to a few of them d "They can have Afghanistan," J< Iran and .^nnrli AroKii -- Iiiuuia cum 1SI dfl HI and everything else except for youi presume. Bob Michalski wants to do his something 1 don't know about." himself a student, i.e. intelligent, b worldwide attention? If it wasn't for American milita; opportunity to do your own thing. ? ballet dancers. I hope Peggy Cork, who thinks I women whether they want to sign up and doesn't complain about sexual d In order to avoid the war, Herber World flnnnfru " tv?? t j . > i j i unioldll, LiCU. safe. The situation in Afghanistan can i Vietnam. This is blatant Soviet aggn To Vivian Abel: If you want to "ha mp to \ -tr leader. J ?5* Reinstatement of dra 9) > avit r* l"i -mr*. ^ i vauun pui no loftier a motive than selfpreservation. To be unwilling to fight for one's country when the cause is just is ingratitude. Many people have made far more sacrifices than we ever can to secure freedoms which we take for granted. To be unwilling to defend a A'eak nation from the ravages of imperialism, as in Afghanistan, shows a mix of isolationism and apathy which is shameful in a supposedly enlightened country. To be unwilling to defend those basic human rights to which we cling ourselves is utterly unprincipled and selfish. The measure of a civilization any civilization - is not found in the liberality of its laws, the equality of its social structure or the breadth of its culture. The measure ol a civilization is found in its collective and individual concern for the rights of others ? the weaker, the poorer and the less-educated. amazed9 espouses ited by some student responses to ;tate the draft (Gamecock, Jan. 25). irectly. imes Stone says. And Pakistan and id France and England and Canada house, your car and your stereo, I own thing and won't fight "for How can someone who considers >e so ignorant of events demanding ry strength you wouldn't have the Just ask any of the defected Soviet that "there should be a choice for >or not," isn't a proponent of E.R.A. escrimination. t Blassingale would "go to a Third anon or Cambodia ? they're pretty n no way be interpreted as another ession and cannot be tolerated. _ 1 ? vea DaDy, give me a call. Mick Magill journalism junior Mr r P * 1 one?\ / ft LI :>r excuse Our particular piece of civilization has done as well, if not better than most, despite many major tragic setbacks. Our only hope as a nation and our only hope as a species is to continue as we have started. Tho mnHofn />nH nf .-.If . ..IX/X4VA II V. U I V KJ & OC11 preservation is directly opposed to all this. To respond to human suffering with an apathetic grunt or by scurrying for a hiding place is not an answer. War is a foul and vicious thing, and serving in wars is a horror to any sensitive person. Yet. I would rather die by choice defending what was right than die choieeless and defenseless, a victim of someone else's imperial fantasies. I would rather suffer either of these than to die alone in exile, wearied of defending my right to save at any cost my own cherished ass. Name withheld upon request Rogers deserves recognition rr.. a L .. . 1 iw nit* ruiior: j One would think an institution such as USC would recognize its own. I am referring to the fact that our own George Rogers was greatly honored by Columbia for his athletic achievements at USC. i It is a known fact that the Gamecock recognizes people who have done little or nothing for us. But Rogers who has brought nationwide attention to USC was not given a mere thank-you from the Gamecock. It is not every year a running back from USC ranks second in the nation. For his outstanding achievement, it is only appropriate that he should be commended. [ I feel it is the duty of the Gamecock to inform the readers of this striking recognition brought to us by this remarkable young man. Vermelle McNeil retail management sophomore .. -I 'toy; y ^ '