Kratom is an invaluable tool against against pain and addiction for so many, a cousin of coffee and downright innocuous when compared to tobacco which is used as a money making powerhouse for various entities. Never mind alcohol, which kratom can also lessen the dangerous impact of. Criminalizing kratom will only lead to a dangerous market founded and fostered by those convinced by criminalization that it can be sold as such. There are no reasoned, illustrated reasons to vilify this botanical. Only greed and fear mongering which is no foundation upon which to build legal precedent. Keep kratom in the light of day where it can safely benefit people who rely on it in lieu of options which too often harm. Thank you.