Pubdate: Thu, 19 Dec 2002
Source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record (CN ON)
Copyright: 2002 Kitchener-Waterloo Record
Contact:  http://www.therecord.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/225
Author: Erika Kubassek

DISCOURAGE USE OF POT

How unbelievably irresponsible for the Liberal government to suggest 
decriminalizing, even legalizing, marijuana. Government is supposed to 
guide and protect its citizens, not send the wrong message that drug use is 
OK. Recently, Time magazine published the results of a study of this 
noxious weed: There were negative effects on the heart, lungs, blood 
circulation, mood and behaviour and reproductive functions.

After the health considerations, pot also promotes a sleazy, unwholesome 
lifestyle -- just like alcohol does. Accidents, disorderly conduct and 
other mishaps are often the result of drug use. Last, but not least: Drug 
use, like alcohol abuse, is spiritually damaging -- causing the enslavement 
of a person. Therefore, its use must be strongly discouraged.

Erika Kubassek

Cambridge
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