Pubdate: Mon, 23 Dec 2002
Source: Calgary Herald (CN AB)
Copyright: 2002 Calgary Herald
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/calgary/calgaryherald/
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Author: Jean-Pierre Allard

PROBLEMS WITH POT

Re: "Court awaits clarity on pot law," Dec. 14.

Before decriminalizing marijuana, shouldn't we consider its potentially 
injurious effects, especially on youth? Has anyone thought as to how 
effectively we will be able to control its consumption when this activity, 
unlike alcohol, can be practised any time, any place and inconspicuously?

What about increased health-care costs? There is ample medical evidence 
that women on birth control pills who also smoke cigarettes are more at 
risk of suffering a stroke. Do we really want to add marijuana to that 
potent mix?

Despite government information campaigns that perpetuate the myth of 
drinking and driving as the major contributing factor for road and water 
accidents, smoking and driving is equally perilous.

Jean-Pierre Allard

Ottawa
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