Pubdate: Fri, 01 Jun 2001
Source: Province, The (CN BC)
Copyright: 2001 The Province
Contact:  http://www.vancouverprovince.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476
Author: Gillian Meyer
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis)
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n975/a03.html 
("...Matter of Convenience")

POT NO WORSE THAN BOOZE

Susan Martinuk should know marijuana, like alcohol, is a personal 
choice for escape from reality.

The effects of alcohol on the body are just as bad if taken in 
excess, and perhaps even worse, as the effects of smoking pot.

In fact, battered women's shelters might testify to the fact that 
alcohol causes severe damage to families as well as the human body.

I would rather my husband came home after smoking a joint, with a 
relaxed smile on his face, than coming in after drinking, which 
affects his stomach and gives him a miserable demeanour.

The next time Martinuk lifts a little glass of wine to her lips, 
remember -- it is her choice.

How would she like someone telling her it's illegal (as it once was)?

Gillian Meyer,

Surrey
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