Pubdate: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 Source: Ottawa Citizen (CN ON) Copyright: 2015 Postmedia Network Inc. Contact: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/326 Author: Larry Comeau Page: C7 PUTTING THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE Re: Wynne thinks selling pot in LCBO makes a 'lot of sense,' Dec. 15. Rather than deciding where is the best place to distribute legalized marijuana, I hope governments at all levels will first decide how best to keep it out of the hands of young people. Studies have shown that those using pot at an early age run an increased risk of having psychological issues later on. Current controls have not kept tobacco and alcohol from ending up with our youths. Everywhere pot has been legalized, organized crime has entered the fray, meaning increased policing costs. Governments blinded by the additional revenue should not forget that with legalization comes additional costs for treating addiction, mental-health issues and overall health care. Premier Kathleen Wynne et al seem to be putting the cart way before the horse. Larry Comeau, Ottawa - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom