Former Seattle Chief of Police Norm Stamper rails against Kellogg's decision to disassociate itself from Michael Phelps over the swimmer's admission of marijuana inhalation.
The
news of Michael Phelps smoking marijuana, and Kellogg's subsequent halting of his sponsorship has taken another, probably unsurprising turn.
From his
blog on the Huffington Post, Stamper wrote in an e-mail to Battle Creek:
"Greetings Kellogg,
"As a police officer for 34 years, 28 in San Diego, the last six as Seattle's police chief (1994-2000), I've witnessed a lifetime of pain and suffering caused by this nation's War on Drugs, and the punitive mentality behind it. I've also seen huge and growing support for sanse, sensible and compassionate drug policies.
"Until yesterday, Kellogg's Muesli was my favorite breakfast cereal. I've been enjoying it almost daily pretty much since you introduced it. With your decision to cut ties to Michael Phelps, I've purchased my last box. In fact, the one I just opened now sits atop my trash can. I plan to encourage everyone I know to reject Kellogg products, and will enthusiastically join the boycott being feverishly mounted as we speak.
"I believe you've underestimated the country's maturity on this issue, the overwhelming opposition to the ban on marijuana. One hundred million Americans have used cannabis at least once. That represents a formidable market force.
"I beg you to reverse your decision. It would be the right thing to do for your country, and your company. And I wouldn't have to wake up mornings longing for my favorite, all-time breakfast cereal.
"Sincerely,
"Norm Stamper"
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