News (Media Awareness Project) - CN QU: PUB LTE: Pot Policy Is The Root Of The Problem |
| Title: | CN QU: PUB LTE: Pot Policy Is The Root Of The Problem |
| Published On: | 2011-05-13 |
| Source: | Montreal Gazette (CN QU) |
| Fetched On: | 2011-05-15 06:02:33 |
POT POLICY IS THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM
Re: "Marijuana not harmful? Not true" (Gazette, May 11).
Although opposed to decriminalization, Alvin Powell makes a very
strong case for the complete legalization of pot because in at least
one respect he's absolutely right: the marijuana on the street is not
what it used to be. And since I know with the certainty of death and
taxes that my kids will one day be confronted with this popular drug,
I would prefer that it come from a reliable, regulated source in such
a way that they aren't risking personal safety and a criminal record
to get it.
It is precisely this stupid policy, not the plant, causing the lion's
share of the problem.
Michael Ashby, Director, National Pardon Centre Montreal
Re: "Marijuana not harmful? Not true" (Gazette, May 11).
Although opposed to decriminalization, Alvin Powell makes a very
strong case for the complete legalization of pot because in at least
one respect he's absolutely right: the marijuana on the street is not
what it used to be. And since I know with the certainty of death and
taxes that my kids will one day be confronted with this popular drug,
I would prefer that it come from a reliable, regulated source in such
a way that they aren't risking personal safety and a criminal record
to get it.
It is precisely this stupid policy, not the plant, causing the lion's
share of the problem.
Michael Ashby, Director, National Pardon Centre Montreal
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