Hochul’s plan for pot and more: Letters to the Editor — Jan. 18, 2026 |
Medical studies show little evidence that pot relieves acute pain or PTSD, but Gov. Hochul seems to think opening more “medical” based head shops in minority communities is a prudent approach (“The ‘pot’ doc is in,” Jan. 15).
Stop the pandering with the smoke screen (no pun intended) and put together a plan for better education and safety in those communities.
Kevin Judge
Naples, Fla.
In the Wild West days of old, if you shot a man in the back, it was deemed the most cowardly offense and justice was swift and commensurate. But nowadays, murderers are judged by their looks — meaning some are just too handsome for penalizing (“Luigi jury a go for Sept,” Jan. 10).
It’s ironic how Luigi Mangione is fighting for his own........