Re: "Decriminalization of pot nixed," June 14. Jody Wilson-Raybould, the federal justice minister and attorney general, would rather give criminal records and punishments to those who smoke pot before it is officially legalized. Her reasons for this are not valid. Imagine if Victoria downtown had more pot clubs than booze clubs. Imagine the decrease in violence, noise and criminal activity. Those leaving the pot clubs would be heading down to their local eatery for some munchies. I would much rather run into a person high on pot than one on high on alcohol or harddrugs. Let's get real here and move on. People who smoke pot are not criminals. Dave McConnell Victoria [end]
