Pubdate: Sun, 13 Mar 2005
Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2005 The Calgary Sun
Contact:  http://www.fyicalgary.com/calsun.shtml
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67
Author: Steve Smith
Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor, headline by newshawk.
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization)

LEGALIZING POT ISN'T THE ANSWER

I agree with Calvin Barr that the war on drugs is a tough one, but 
legalizing pot isn't the answer. There is currently no plan in place for 
laws on the effects of pot and driving or how cops can monitor it and 
penalize drivers under the influence. There's also the possibility of more 
users. If it becomes legal, with even a percentage moving onto stronger 
drugs, higher demand would further exacerbate other parts of the drug trade 
and crimes associated with it. That those four policemen gave their lives 
is a horrid thing, but a knee-jerk reaction from the feds could make things 
worse.

Steve Smith

(We must not allow Canada to go to pot.)
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