Pubdate: Wed, 29 Nov 2006
Source: Cochrane Times (CN AB)
Copyright: 2006 Cochrane Times
Contact:  http://www.cochranetimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1588
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n1545/a03.html
Author: Stan White

PROGRAM SHOULD CATCH DRUGGED DRIVERS, NOT TARGET USERS

It is commendable to stop citizens from driving while honestly
impaired (Drugged Driving Plan Not Enough, Nov. 15, Times), as long as
citizens who use cannabis (kaneh bosm / marijuana) responsibly are not
targeted for simply having trace amounts of THC in their body.

Just like responsible alcohol consumers having alcohol in their body
may pass impairment tests, so too should cannabis consumers.

Discriminating responsible cannabis users able to walk-the-line is
unacceptable.

This is important since various jurisdictions in North America, have
attempted enacting laws targeting citizens with any trace amount of
THC in their body as being impaired, yet is not a clear case of impairment.

STAN WHITE

Dillon, Colorado 
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