Pubdate: Sat, 05 Mar 2005 Source: Calgary Herald (CN AB) Copyright: 2005 Calgary Herald Contact: http://www.canada.com/calgary/calgaryherald/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/66 Author: Robert Clark FANNING FLAMES Users - I cannot express the sadness I feel as I read of the deaths of the RCMP officers. This is a great loss. The outcome will be devastating for years to come. However, I feel it is only going to fuel the flames of the media on demonizing marijuana. The criminal element has taken over this and used it for its own good; however, there is a large, responsible segment of society who are, as I am, horrified by this problem, yet smoke marijuana on a regular basis. I can only hope these deaths will not be fodder for the paranoia prohibition has caused. Grow houses are a problem; yet, isn't it time the government stops these needless deaths and stops being so hypocritical in its rules? This same government grows marijuana, yet sends its servants into hostile surroundings to stop others from growing it. My sincere condolences to the families. Robert Clark, Calgary