Pubdate: Thu, 09 Jun 2005
Source: Era-Banner, The (CN ON)
Copyright: 2005 The Era-Banner
Contact:  http://www.yorkregion.com/yr/newscentre/erabanner/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2678
Author: Bronwen Dwyer
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05.n899.a02.html

MANY ITEMS COULD BE USED FOR ILLEGAL PURPOSES

Re: Shop owner angry after police seize drug pipes, June 5.

As a regular visitor on Newmarket's Main Street, I am outraged at the
actions of York Regional Police.

Apparently, something that could be used for illegal purposes should
not be sold.

Water bottles can be emptied and made into makeshift bongs. Butter
knives can be heated for smoking hash.

Lighters are used for lighting cigarettes and illegal
substances.

Are we going to allow these things to stay on store
shelves?

Lotus is a perfectly respectable establishment that sells quality
smoking equipment beside a sign that clearly states they are for
tobacco use only.

Whoever buys a water bong, pipe or water bottle has made that item
their property to do with as they wish and must deal with the
consequences.

If we can't buy these things here, we can just go to Toronto and shop
at stores such as Friendly Stranger or the Hot Box Caf=C8 but,
frankly, I'd prefer to support a local business where friendly,
knowledgeable service is guaranteed.

Bronwen Dwyer

Newmarket
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