In response to letter-writer John L. Petrancosta Sr. (“Smoking marijuana detrimental to health,” March 14, TribLIVE): I have no idea where you people get this, that research shows marijuana is a gateway drug and affects your health. I’m 70 years old. I’ve been smoking weed since I was 16, and I am willing to show you my medical records that show I am healthy as a horse. I don’t have anything wrong with me — no high blood pressure, diabetes, or problems with my heart, lungs, liver, kidneys or pancreas. I put my queue up against 95% of the people.
I don’t believe marijuana is a gateway drug. I’ve use it for over 50 years. I have quit six or seven times for sometimes six to eight months at a time, so I don’t believe you can get addicted to it.
People should quit talking to quacks who cite fake research and people who have no idea what marijuana can do.
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Bob Serena
Vandergrift