Pubdate: Fri, 21 Dec 2012
Source: Alberni Valley Times (CN BC)
Copyright: 2012 J.D. Spencer
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/vancouverisland/albernivalleytimes/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4043
Author: J.D. Spencer

MEDICINAL POT NEEDS TO BE DISPENSED BY DOCTORS

I take great exception to Mr. Swadden's claim of harassment by the
community concerning his medical marijuana store.

Let's get the facts straight. This marijuana store was licenced and
opened in Nanaimo close proximity to schools with no information on
safety or operating restrictions given to the public.

Since it's opening we have had trespassing, thefts, break and enter
and used condoms and syringes left in the street where children and
pets can access these contaminants.

Medical marijuana should be regulated by pharmacies, pain clinics and
the medical profession. It should be distributed near medical
facilities where they belong.

There doesn't appear to be any attempt by Mr. Swadden to work with the
public and he may claim there is no connection between the increase in
criminal activity, but the old saying goes where there is smoke,
there's fire.

J.D. Spencer

Nanaimo
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