Pubdate: Sat, 10 Dec 2016
Source: Calgary Herald (CN AB)
Copyright: 2016 Postmedia Network
Contact:  http://www.calgaryherald.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/66
Author: Trevor King
Page: A17

COMMON SENSE IS GOING UP IN SMOKE

Re: "Don't rush federal pot law, NDP cautions," Dec. 7.

The Liberal government plans to legalize marijuana next spring to stop
its illegal distribution by the bad guys and, of course, to make a lot
of money at the same time.

What pitfalls may lie ahead? A significant increase in the drug's use
across all age groups, increased traffic accidents and deaths,
increased cross-border issues with the U.S.A., increased health
problems, increased use of more powerful drugs, increased addictions
and treatment, and an increased number of unlicensed growers for the
authorities to try and eliminate.

And at the end of the day, the bad guys will still undercut the good
guys - that's just how it works.

We have spent billions on anti-smoking programs and education,
billions on smoking-related health treatments, thousands have died
from driving-under-the influence incidents. Now we plan to open the
door on another powerful drug. It just doesn't make sense to me.

Trevor King, De Winton
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MAP posted-by: Matt