Pubdate: Tue, 03 Jun 2003 Source: Halifax Herald (CN NS) Copyright: 2003 The Halifax Herald Limited Contact: http://www.herald.ns.ca/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/180 Author: Alex Steeves NOT A BAD IDEA I would like to address the current situation involving marijuana. It seems to me that decriminalizing it is not a bad idea. I read the May 28 article "No jail for pot possession," and I agree with what Senator Marjory LeBreton said. Driving while intoxicated with marijuana should have a consequence. I think it should be equal to that of drinking and driving. Some people will argue that you have more control when you are "high." This may be true; however, you are still impaired. As for the 15-gram limit, I believe that is a little excessive. Knowing that 15 grams is worth more than $100, it seems quite foolish to even think that would be for personal use. Five grams seems more appropriate. What I find funny is why alcohol is legal and there is such a fuss about marijuana. I have read many articles on the consequences of doing both, drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana. It seems to me that both have dangerous effects, long-term. Either way, it seems to me that the science of it should be taken into account, not just morals. Alex Steeves Bedford - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Stevens