Pubdate: Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Source: Abbotsford News (CN BC)
Copyright: 2015 Abbotsford News
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1155
Author: Eric Myrholm

THINGS TO DO INSTEAD OF SMOKING POT

In the past several days there has been a great deal of hype 
regarding the "4/20" smoke-in in Vancouver.

Being an octogenarian, I fail to understand the perceived importance 
of this event, where approximately 30,000 individuals gather to smoke 
and promote the possibly addictive, harmful drug marijuana.

Being at my stage of life, I have several concerns and questions 
regarding the pro-marijuana stance on this illegal product. I am not 
opposed to medically, professionally prescribed marijuana.

My main concern is the way the pro-marijuana lobby is promoting this 
product as a heath enhancer. There have also been statements made 
such as "parents should not be concerned about use by youth; there 
should not be any age restrictions for use; and it's OK to drive after use.

Hopefully there can be some intelligent answers to my questions.

Why should I smoke marijuana? Because it is my right to decide what I 
put in my body?

Why would I want to put this drug in my body? Is it to drown out my 
daily frustration? Because I am bored and need something to get me 
motivated? It makes me forget about my daily problems?

What would I do instead of smoking pot? How about getting involved in 
the community such as visiting seniors in nursing homes, taking them 
for walks or coffee, hiking in our beautiful country, upgrading job 
skills, helping a neighbour, etc.

Eric Myrholm, Abbotsford
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom