Joseph Forte Quotes

Dr. Carroll It is only through enlightenment that this scourge can be wiped out. Out of the trafficking of these drugs, a lawlessness that we can scarcely estimate has grown and is now flourishing. It exist in almost every city and hamlet in the country.

Dr. Carroll I saw him miss the ball by as much as three or four feet. This I understand can be attributed to the use of marihuana.

Bill's Lawyer Did you, during the last three months, notice any changes in the demeanor and attitude of your student, William Harper?

Dr. Carroll Yes, in a number of things. For example, at times a disassociation of ideas. In another instance, I happened to attend the recent interscholastic tennis matches. And while Bill Harper had been considered an exceedingly good player, I saw him miss the ball by as much as three or four feet. This, I understand, could be contributed to the use of marijuana. It causes errors in time and space.

Dr. Carroll We must work untiringly so that our children are obliged to learn the truth. Because, it is only through knowledge that we can safely protect them. Failing this, the next tragedy may be that of your daughter - or your son - or yours - or yours... or yours!

Dr. Carroll I'm going to ask you a straightforward question: isn't it true that you have, perhaps unwillingly, acquired a certain habit through association with certain undesirable people?

Dr. Carroll It must be stopped! You and other parent groups around the country. And you must stand united on this and stamp out this frightful assassin of our youth.

Bureau Official Here is an example: A fifteen-year-old lad apprehended in the act of staging a holdup — fifteen years old and a marijuana addict. Here is a most tragic case.

Dr. Carroll Yes, I remember. Just a young boy... under the influence of drugs... who killed his entire family with an axe.