Sayno to thepot dispensary Thank you

EDITOR: I’ve been informed that there has been an application for a permit for a pot dispensary to be located at the southeast corner of Franklin andAlder streets here in Fort Bragg. That would be kiddie corner fromthe post office to you that are not familiar with the area. I would not be writing this letter if I was not concerned about this project. The dispensary’s warehouse doors are approximately 40 feet frommy family’s property, which is onMcPherson

Street. I have never been a fan of the legalization of pot for recreational use, but I have no problem with it being used formedicinal purposes if prescribed by a physician. There are concerns with property values and safety issues. Are the police going to have to change their nightly patrols on account of a warehouse being stored full of pot? If this place is robbed are the people going to hide inmy backyard from the cops? How are they going to control the smell that is going to invade our neighborhood? I thought the city had already zoned other places for this type of business. All I know is that I definitely do not want this inmy neighborhood. How about you?

— Jay Koski, Fort Bragg

EDITOR: A wonderful issue. Refreshing to have the quilts on the front page as cozy art to concentrate on. The article by Dr. Millerwas informative, as well as comforting. Great detail to ponder andwork on. Thank you very much for all you do.

— Helen Sears, Mendocino