Pubdate: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 Source: Province, The (CN BC) Copyright: 2014 Postmedia Network Inc. Contact: http://www2.canada.com/theprovince/letters.html Website: http://www.theprovince.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476 Author: John Colenutt Page: A27 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v14/n487/a09.html GET OFF THE POT FENCE Your editorial on medical marijuana contradicts itself. You argued "that pot use, especially excessive use, should not be encouraged" and "the public should note the concern of B.C. doctors about the safety and unregulated nature of medical marijuana." Then comes the devil's advocate part: "If people want to smoke pot, for whatever reason, they should be allowed. But let's not fool ourselves that medical marijuana is the right approach," and then, "just legalize it already and stop this silly approach to pot." Talk about promoting social irresponsibility. Whose side are you on? John Colenutt, Vancouver - --- MAP posted-by: Matt