Pubdate: Sat, 02 Jun 2001 Source: London Free Press (CN ON) Copyright: 2001 The London Free Press a division of Sun Media Corporation. Contact: http://www.fyilondon.com/londonfreepress/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/243 Author: Simon Hall Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada) Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n963/a05.html MARIJUANA'S DRAWBACKS HAVE FAMILIAR RING TO THEM Regarding the article, Keep marijuana illegal, police association urges (May 29), I am responding to this comment from Dale Orban of the Regina Police Association: "Marijuana disrupts functions of the brain, impairing judgment, concentration and short-term memory as well as the ability to perform normal tasks." Wow, sounds like the effects of marijuana are similar to alcohol. Perhaps we should criminalize possession of booze as well. Oh, wait, didn't we try that already? Maybe Orban and his cronies can discuss this further over a few drinks at the local pub. Simon Hall London - --- MAP posted-by: Josh Sutcliffe