Pubdate: Mon, 30 Apr 2012
Source: Winnipeg Sun (CN MB)
Copyright: 2012 Sohail Temoor
Contact:  http://www.winnipegsun.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/503
Author: Sohail Temoor
Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor.

LEGAL POT DETRIMENTAL

There's been some clamour lately calling for the legalization of
marijuana, but having already seen alcohol's ill effects, including
countless broken homes, addictions and thousands of deaths caused by
drunk-driving yearly, legalization seems ridiculous.

Personally, I've had individuals approach me to join them in smoking
marijuana, justifying it by arguing its medicinal benefits and social
value.

Studies have strongly linked marijuana to mental illnesses.

Furthermore, our youth could be damaged by the inevitable marijuana
proliferation this legalization brings.

As a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, I can testify
our community's emphasis on abstaining from intoxicants like alcohol
and marijuana has buoyed our youth's success and contribution to
society. Therefore, it's time for the government to send the same
empowering message to all youth, because ultimately, "nations cannot
be reformed without the reformation of the youth."

Sohail Temoor

(Everything in moderation.) 
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MAP posted-by: Jo-D