Re: "City targets pot shop," Wednesday, Aug. 1.

To the mayor and all council members:

I'm very disappointed in the decision to shut down the dispensary.

I thought we were better than that. I thought this was Canada.

You need to stand up for your citizens. The benefits far outweigh the harm that these plants and this business could bring to the city.

If you're getting federal pressure, then push back. It's your job.

If you said no because of personal reasons then you should step down. You're supposed to be better than the ignorant masses and stand up for your citizens, especially those that can barely stand on their own.

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