Pubdate: Sun, 02 Nov 2003
Source: Ottawa Sun (CN ON)
Copyright: 2003, Canoe Limited Partnership
Contact:  http://www.fyiottawa.com/ottsun.shtml
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/329
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n1693/a03.html
Author: Rhys Boswarva
Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor, headline by newshawk
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization)

A MATTER OF FAIR TREATMENT

RE "LETTERS to the Editor," by Bill Kushniryk (Oct. 30): Most cannabis 
users are aware of the dangers of using the drug. What they are saying is 
that those dangers are no worse (if not less) than the dangers of alcohol 
use. Why should cannabis not be just as legal as alcohol? It's simply a 
matter of fair treatment for those who prefer one over the other.

And if your concern is driving, then remember we didn't always have the 
roadside breath test and alcohol was still legal. Also, realize that there 
is nothing preventing people from driving while under the influence of 
cannabis now. Legalizing it won't change that, but it will allow for more 
open counselling and campaigning to educate people on the dangers of 
driving while under the influence of cannabis. It might also encourage more 
research into a roadside test for cannabis. And then there's the tax-grab 
possibilities ...

Rhys Boswarva, Ottawa

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