Pubdate: Tue, 29 Apr 2003
Source: Winnipeg Sun (CN MB)
Copyright: 2003 Canoe Limited Partnership
Contact:  http://www.fyiwinnipeg.com/winsun.shtml
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/503
Author: R. T. Ellis
Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor.

POT SOLUTION

In her April 28 column, What a drag, it's harmless fun, Linda Williamson 
draws attention to what, for me, is the central issue: Consenting adults 
should have the right to do as they wish with their own bodies, without 
fear of legal repercussions.

As Ms. Williamson points out, the current plan for decriminalization will 
NOT remove the criminal elements currently occupying the top echelons of 
the pot trade. Let's have this in big, easy to read type: PROHIBITION 
DOESN'T WORK.

The problems with marijuana use seems to rest solely on the criminal 
elements at the top of the supply chain. Let us then remove them by 
legalizing marijuana, and placing supply and distribution in the hands of 
legal enterprise, either by licensing growers and sellers, or by placing 
marijuana in the same classification as alcohol, and regulating its use 
under the various provincial liquor commissions.

R. T. Ellis,

Winnipeg

(You're not holding your breath either -- are you?)
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