Pubdate: Sun, 28 Sep 2003
Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2003 The Calgary Sun
Contact:  http://www.fyicalgary.com/calsun.shtml
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67
Author: H. Salmon
Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor, headline by newshawk

MARIJUANA COFFEE SHOPS

I am an American citizen living a three-hour drive from the border. I 
applaud your government for turning the issues surrounding drugs around. If 
your government made marijuana coffee shops tolerable, it would likely 
boost tourism, too. I have to save $7,500 US for a trip to Amsterdam to be 
able to enjoy this pleasure. If coffee shops were available in Canada, we 
could have a better time in your country vacationing and our dollars would 
go further. Instead of having to spend thousands for airfare, we could 
spend it in gift shops, sightseeing, etc. I don't believe I am the only 
American sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what your country 
does next.

H. Salmon

(Does that mean our tourism industry goes to pot?)
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