Pubdate: Tue, 06 Dec 2016
Source: Toronto Star (CN ON)
Copyright: 2016 The Toronto Star
Contact:  http://www.thestar.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/456
Author: Alex MacDonald
Page: A12

NEWS FLASH: WAR ON POT IS OVER

Bill Blair and Ann McClellan blather on about a strictly regulated
marijuana market. Ask yourself, "Is there a high school student
anywhere in Canada today who can't get a joint at lunch?"

During the 50 years that I have been a daily marijuana smoker,
billions have been squandered on enforcement. Tens of thousands of
lives have been ruined. However, criminal regulation does not have the
slightest impact on marijuana consumption and never has. Since 1968
the inflation-adjusted price is down two-thirds while quality is
radically improved. Availability is universal.

The pot-smoking public doesn't care about government policy because it
doesn't affect us. Premium seeds, as well as the technology and
knowledge to grow the world's best weed are all within easy reach of
any grower. It's easier than making your own wine.

Marijuana is already beyond government control. What happens when the
enforcement billions are gone and they shut down the Cherry Beach express?

The war on marijuana is over. The hippies won. Deal with it.

Alex MacDonald, Guelph
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