Pubdate: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 Source: Ottawa Citizen (CN ON) Copyright: 2007 The Ottawa Citizen Contact: http://www.canada.com/ottawa/ottawacitizen/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/326 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v07/n232/a12.html Author: Michael Patriquen SUPPLY AND DEMAND Re: Stop export of 'B.C. bud': U.S. drug boss, Feb. 23. Perhaps Canadian and American citizens would be better served if U.S. drug czar John Walters concentrated on domestic issues rather than interfering with Canadian policy. Mr. Walters should be aware that consumer demand drives production and supply. If Americans didn't demand good Canadian marijuana, then it would not be produced or exported to the U.S. If Americans could be persuaded that this product wasn't beneficial, there would be no need for him to take wasteful junkets to stir up controversy with his rhetoric. History has taught us that supply will always rise to meet demand. That basic law of economics cannot be legislatively amended. But then again, history has always taught us that the Afghanistan cannot be conquered. Perhaps History 101 should be a prerequisite for U.S. bureaucrats. Michael Patriquen, Halifax - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom