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 - --- MAP posted-by: Matt