Pubdate: Fri, 11 Mar 2016
Source: Abbotsford News (CN BC)
Copyright: 2016 Abbotsford News
Contact:  http://www.abbynews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1155
Author: Eric Myrholm

ADULTS MUST SET EXAMPLE ON POT

In a December issue, on the front page of your paper, there was a
caption which read: "Liquor stores eye marijuana sales."

Now it appears that some pharmacies are wanting to get in on the sale
of marijuana. Will they be called "drug stores"?

If, by an unfortunate circumstance, our unthinking government
legalizes this harmful addictive drug for recreational use, I agree
that the best method of sales would be through tightly controlled
liquor-type stores.

It is very comforting to have a government so concerned about the need
of some individuals that a high priority plank in their election and
legislation strategy was to legalize recreational pot.

There has been a successful move by some politically correct
individuals and organizations to have Christ removed from Christmas,
and the Lord's prayer from schools and public areas. Who knows what
else? I presume these removals were to ensure our minds are not
contaminated? What are these groups doing to ensure that the minds of
our youth are not contaminated by marijuana?

Why am I concerned about this drug? Some physical effects of marijuana
are (Government of Canada information): increased heart rate, drop in
blood pressure, fainting, heart attack, stroke, chronic cough, phlegm
buildup in throat, chest problems, lung infections, addiction, plus
many others.

Marijuana smoking during pregnancy has been associated with
long-lasting harm to the exposed child's memory and other brain
functions as well as hyperactive behaviour. The toxins in marijuana
are also carried in breast milk and can be passed to the baby.

Controlled marijuana for medical use, prescribed by a fully licensed
medical practitioner, OK, but not for recreational use. If pot is
legalized, will our youth not consider it a safe product? Adults must
also set an example for our youth.

Parents, let's give this some thought. Where does Health Canada stand
on this? Are they not the ones who monitor hazardous products?

Eric Myrholm
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MAP posted-by: Matt