Pubdate: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 Source: Globe and Mail (Canada) Copyright: 2018 The Globe and Mail Company Contact: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/168 Author: Larry Comeau Page: A12 LIBERALS' POT NARRATIVE Re Majority Of Canadians Are Against Legalizing Pot By July 1, Poll Finds (Jan. 3): Since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first floated his plan to legalize marijuana, the narrative has always been that by cutting out the black market, this would protect children who are at serious risk. Having been a police officer for close to 40 years, this is a leap into fantasy land. Black market pot sales have continued in the states of Colorado and Washington after marijuanalegalization, and they will do so here. Organized crime groups already are heavily involved in supplying illicit tobacco and alcohol, so they merely need to switch to marijuana. The government is unwittingly aiding organized crime by allowing anyone over 19 to grow their own pot, which will surely be exploited. Sadly, the government has touted the benefits of legalization, while ignoring increases in cannabis-impaired driving, more workplace accidents and the negative impact on our ailing health-care system when marijuana is legalized! Larry Comeau Ottawa - --- MAP posted-by: Matt