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?) - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom