Pubdate: Mon, 07 Mar 2005
Source: National Post (Canada)
Copyright: 2005 Southam Inc.
Contact:  http://www.nationalpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/286
Author: Stan W. Currie

MARIJUANA AND MAYERTHORPE

In the midst of Canada's national grief comes the refrain that this would 
not have happened if marijuana was legal.

The Liberals' proposed new law, however, would only decriminalize the 
possession of small amounts of pot. This would increase demand and make 
grow-ops more lucrative. Those currently afraid of the taint of a criminal 
record would soon be able to indulge freely, sponsoring the criminality of 
their suppliers.

Either legalize the growing and distribution and control it or increase the 
penalties and mandate enforcement.

No more in-between, Mr. Dithers.

Stan W. Currie, Edmonton.
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