Pubdate: Sat, 14 May 2016
Source: Daily Observer, The (Pembroke, CN ON)
Copyright: 2016 Pembroke Daily Observer
Contact: http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/letters
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2615
Author: William Strong
Page: A4

LEGALIZING POT IS REALLY ALL ABOUT MONEY

I love the way governments work. Over the past two or three decades,
we've had a concerted effort and spent millions to convince people,
especially young people, to kick the smoking habit.

You can't smoke in restaurants, airplanes, hotels or now, in some
places, even parks. Can't display cigarettes in stores lest someone
might get the urge.

All these measures, I do believe, have reduced the number of smokers
considerably, and that's good. It's a rotten habit.

Well now, our wonderfully enlightened government has had an epiphany
and decided to legalize marijuana. On April 20, we saw dozens of
people out on the streets smoking up and not a cop in sight.

Why is smoking a joint OK but smoking a cigarette bad? Well folks, the
answer is simple. It's all about money.

If we think by making pot legal, it will stop kids from smoking, well
it won't. Sure, the kids won't be able to buy it legally but just like
regular cigarettes, they'll find a way.

But then, our government is cash-strapped and what better way to get
more bucks into the treasury. As I said, it's all about money.

Can't wait to see a selfie of Justin smoking a joint. Great role
model.

William Strong

Kingsville
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