Pubdate: Tue, 19 Jun 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 Dwernychuk Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v12/n272/a05.html WEIGH THE HARM In regards to the article (The News, May 8) "Pot isn't necessarily safe, says doc," ... neither is alcohol and cigarettes, but they are legal. Examine the harm and cost to society caused by these products. It overwhelmingly exceeds that of pot. However, since it can be grown easily it would be a somewhat difficult job to tax. Consequently, keeping it illegal fosters a ridiculous sense of caring for society by governments ... how inane. Wayne Dwernychuk Parksville - --- MAP posted-by: Matt