Pubdate: Tue, 06 Mar 2012
Source: Parksville Qualicum Beach News (CN BC)
Copyright: 2012 Black Press
Contact: http://mapinc.org/url/5n7vJzqp
Website: http://drugsense.org/url/zLXtMKI5
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1361
Author: Wayne Phillips
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v12/n155/a02.html

LEGALIZE POT - FOR THE CHILDREN

The News' editorial Lobbying for pot, Feb. 21 is correct. Legalizing,
regulating and taxing marijuana would also go toward safeguarding
youth and communities while kick-starting an economic boon. It could
enhance the targeting of cross-border trafficking while providing an
opportunity for unhindered research, unbiased education and a
comprehensive harm reduction program.

Legalization, regulation and taxation is only part of the solution. A
comprehensive yet radical approach must include a sensible national
drug strategy. What, indeed, are politicians consuming to make
inaction seem like the right decision?

Wayne Phillips

Hamilton, Ontario
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