Pubdate: Tue, 21 Nov 2006
Source: Peterborough Examiner, The (CN ON)
Copyright: 2006 Osprey Media Group Inc.
Contact:  http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2616
Author: Stan White
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n1543/a06.html?284090

'DRUGGED' BUT NOT IMPAIRED

Re "Police support drugged drivers crackdown" (Nov. 15) -

It is commendable to stop citizens from driving while honestly impaired, as 
long as citizens who use cannabis (kaneh bosm/marijuana) responsibly are 
not targeted for simply having trace amounts of THC in their body.

Just like responsible alcohol consumers with alcohol in their bodies might 
pass impairment tests, so too should cannabis consumers. Charging 
responsible cannabis users able to walk-the-line is unacceptable. This is 
important since various jurisdictions in North America have attempted 
enacting laws targeting citizens with any trace amount of THC in their body 
as being impaired, yet is not a clear case of impairment.

STAN WHITE

Climax Drive

Dillon, Colorado
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