Pubdate: Sun, 03 Dec 2006
Source: Quesnel Cariboo Observer (CN BC)
Copyright: 2006 Quesnel Cariboo Observer
Contact:  http://www.quesnelobserver.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1260
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n1612/a06.html
Author: Colleen Rolland

NO EASY ANSWERS TO LEGALIZING POT

Editor:

Re: Right Reforms Key, Feedback, the Observer, Nov. 26.

Someone has finally came up with what seems to be a very logical plan 
to improve upon our society by possibly redefining the illegal drug 
market trade. I am no expert on this subject but, doesn't our 
government only stand to benefit from this scenario of legalizing 
marijuana. It could not only prove profitable by saving our tax 
dollars in policing efforts, the courts and to better channel our 
efforts towards the hard drug market, there would be income from 
taxation and distribution of the product.

Besides being potentially beneficial to our society, quality control 
and safe access would only benefit its users. With continual 
improvements to city bylaws in regards to public smoking, these 
policies and general alcohol laws should cover its use within city 
boundaries and public places. Legalizing marijuana would unlikely 
attract more new users than it already does. I'm having a hard time 
finding a downside to this idea.

Over the years there have been many things that people have come to 
accept or tolerate such as alcohol, tobacco, crime, gay marriage, 
violence against all ages and sexes, women in the workforce to only 
name a few, so maybe now's the time to try and alter the disastrous 
course we are travelling on regarding our drug policy.

Whether it be for the good or for the bad, this situation will 
continue to change. No matter what your opinion, maybe now is the 
time to voice it and be heard.

Colleen Rolland

Quesnel
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MAP posted-by: Elaine