Pubdate: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Source: Nelson Star (CN BC)
Copyright: 2012 Black Press
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Author: Bob Abrahams

REASONS TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA

People who oppose the legalization of marijuana do so out of 
irrational fear. They are afraid that everyone will start growing and 
using marijuana.

First, not everyone will use it, just as not everyone smokes 
cigarettes or drinks liquor.

Second, as we have seen with cigarettes, a good negative advertising 
campaign has resulted in there being fewer smokers than before.

Third, as we have seen with the prohibition of liquor, crime and home 
brewing were the results. With its legalization, government revenue 
increased and in large cities, one does not see thousands if people 
stumbling along sidewalks in a drunken stupor.

Legalization of marijuana will decrease crime, stop wasting police 
resources catching pot users, and lead to more government revenue. 
What's wrong with that?

Bob Abrahams

Nelson
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