Pubdate: Thu, 12 Dec 2013
Source: Province, The (CN BC)
Copyright: 2013 Postmedia Network Inc.
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476
Author: Richard Whalen
Cited: Sensible BC: http://www.sensiblebc.ca

CAMPAIGN IN B.C. TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA FAR FROM SENSIBLE

The arguments supporting the legalization of marijuana are weak and 
anything but sensible. Since when does the gradual acceptance of 
anything harmful make it less harmful? Perhaps lots of people from 
many walks of life use it. Perhaps lots of people from many walks of 
life drink and drive, pay for sex or steal.

I think the push to legalize marijuana is more about otherwise 
law-abiding members of the public trying to legitimize their own use, 
and less about finding solutions to gang violence and addiction.

Perhaps the government is acting courageously rather than cowardly in 
standing its ground.

Richard Whalen, Maple Ridge
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