Pubdate: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 Source: Victoria Times-Colonist (CN BC) Copyright: 2017 Times Colonist Contact: http://www.timescolonist.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/481 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n071/a02.html Author: Joe Carrigan Page: A9 CITY SHOULD SHUT DOWN ILLEGAL POT SHOPS Re: "First pot-shop rezonings headed to public hearing," Feb. 17. I think it is ridiculous that Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps refuses to enforce shutting down marijuana shops "because they will just keep opening." No one knows how Ottawa will respond to this, but for now, it is illegal. We have no way of knowing if these cash-only businesses are funding Hells Angels or triads, if the strains are filled with pesticides and poisons, and really, what city needs 35 of these? The mayor needs to behave in a manner suiting the position. This stance of not acting because it will not change is also dumb. Increase the fines, and shut them all down until Ottawa makes its mandate. Joe Carrigan Victoria - --- MAP posted-by: Matt