Pubdate: Wed, 08 Mar 2017 Source: Ottawa Sun (CN ON) Copyright: 2017 Canoe Limited Partnership Contact: http://www.ottawasun.com/letter-to-editor Website: http://www.ottawasun.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/329 Author: Bob Hansen Page: 12 Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor. PM JUST WRONG On his recent Western road trip, the prime minister stated that the impending legalization of marijuana will take money out of gangs' pockets. These are criminals he is talking about, and true to their nature they will continue with illegal (tax-free) money-making activities. Most likely gangs will intensify their efforts towards further introducing and increasing sales of highly profitable opioids and crack to our most vulnerable residents, thus replacing their pot-related income that the prime minister "took out of their pockets." The consequence will be dire for individuals, families and our communities. It is important for our PM to understand the bigger picture of complex issues before bragging about erroneous consequences. Bob Hansen Ottawa - ---------------------------------- (It may be naive to assume they'll all become legitimate business people and all will be well.) - --- MAP posted-by: Matt