Pubdate: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 Source: Coquitlam Now, The (CN BC) Copyright: 2012Lower Mainland Publishing Group, Inc. Contact: http://www.thenownews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1340 Author: Jason Pultz Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v12/n380/a07.html POT DECISION 'DISAPPOINTING' Re: "City targets pot shop," Wednesday, Aug. 1. To the mayor and all council members: I'm very disappointed in the decision to shut down the dispensary. I thought we were better than that. I thought this was Canada. You need to stand up for your citizens. The benefits far outweigh the harm that these plants and this business could bring to the city. If you're getting federal pressure, then push back. It's your job. If you said no because of personal reasons then you should step down. You're supposed to be better than the ignorant masses and stand up for your citizens, especially those that can barely stand on their own. Have none of you had health issues that haven't responded to traditional medicines? I'm only 35 and have multiple chronic conditions and I'm in constant pain. I've tried all the expensive drugs and surgery with no relief. None of your loved ones have or have had (died from) cancer? I lost my father and mother. It's ridiculous that a plant that helps relieve pain and has been shown to eliminate cancer is still deemed illegal. As a positive note, I guess we'll have more space for another "healing" fast food restaurant or "medicinal" liquor store. Jason Pultz Burnaby - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom