Pubdate: Fri, 13 May 2011
Source: Montreal Gazette (CN QU)
Copyright: 2011 Canwest Publishing Inc.
Contact: http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/letters.html
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/274
Author: Michael Ashby. Director, National Pardon Centre Montreal
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v11/n299/a02.html

POT POLICY IS THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM

Re: "Marijuana not harmful? Not true" (Gazette, May 11).

Although opposed to decriminalization, Alvin Powell makes a very
strong case for the complete legalization of pot because in at least
one respect he's absolutely right: the marijuana on the street is not
what it used to be. And since I know with the certainty of death and
taxes that my kids will one day be confronted with this popular drug,
I would prefer that it come from a reliable, regulated source in such
a way that they aren't risking personal safety and a criminal record
to get it.

It is precisely this stupid policy, not the plant, causing the lion's
share of the problem.

Michael Ashby, Director, National Pardon Centre Montreal
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