Pubdate: Wed, 18 Feb 2009
Source: Salmon Arm Observer (CN BC)
Copyright: 2009 Salmon Arm Observer
Contact:  http://www.saobserver.net/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1407
Author: Brian Kerr
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09/n131/a06.html

TRY BANNING, NOT REGULATING, DRUGS

Re: Minty herb sparks concerns.

I really wish people would do research about drugs before they report
on them.

Banning it will not stop children from getting it. Let me let you in
on a little secret: there is a harmless herb called Cannabis which is
banned.

The hallucinations only last for five to 10 minutes not 30
minutes

This plant is used for religious purposes and is a sacred plant for
many.

If you really want to know what stops people from using salvia it's
salvia itself. Most people only try it once because it is a very
strange experience, which comes on very fast and can be scary.

Imposing regulations like those for alcohol is the best way to deal
with drugs.

Making it illegal will only create another black market and put the
regulation of drugs into the hands of criminals. The regulation of
drugs should be in the hands of government.

Please visit www.leap.cc.

Brian Kerr

Toronto
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