Editor: The recent legalization of marijuana encourages a plethora of ideas on decriminalization. Why not set up little shops to sell codeine, morphine, Demerol? I'm sure sales would shoot up over the present pharmacy prescription nonsense. In fact, decriminalizing murder at say $10,000 each would probably eliminate local taxes in places like Washington, D.C. While we're at it, eliminate all this morality blabber and recognize that money on the state, federal or individual level is all that really matters. CLARKS SUMMIT [end]
Toronto's board of health has become the first government body in the province to endorse supervised intravenous drug injection sites. The move is likely to be met with contention, including from the city's mayor, who reiterated Wednesday he does not approve of the motion. The decision passed 6-2 after a recommendation from the city's medical officer of health, David McKeown, for the board to request the provincial government fund a pilot supervised injection site project similar to those in Vancouver and other cities around North America and Europe. [continues 473 words]
