Pubdate: Fri, 21 Apr 2017
Source: Ottawa Citizen (CN ON)
Copyright: 2017 Postmedia Network Inc.
Contact:  http://www.ottawacitizen.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/326
Author: Patrick Murray
Page: A9

LIBERAL POT PLAN IS SOUND POLICY

In reading some opinion pieces, I can't help but think people miss the
point of marijuana legalization.

Ninety-four years ago, we tried to legislate our way out of this
problem. That attempt clearly failed, as Canada remains one of the
largest consumers of cannabis globally. The point, then, is we need to
try something different. All the conversation about youth, crime,
health, and consumption rates are secondary issues.

Prohibition has failed, and other countries have demonstrated that
loosening laws is beneficial. I applaud the Trudeau government. It's
high time we legalized pot.

Patrick Murray, Ottawa
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MAP posted-by: Matt