I know there are more important issues in this election than the legalization of cannabis, but I was dismayed by the comments Mr. Harper made on TV. He stated the use of marijuana was worse than the use of tobacco or alcohol, which are already legalized in Canada. I think he should get his facts straight. The National Institutes of Health in the U.S. (NIH) published a report which I have read online that heavy marijuana smokers had a significantly lower incidence of lung cancer than heavy cigarette smokers. [continues 191 words]
I am pleased to hear the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada on the expanded rules for use of marijuana or hemp for medical purposes. Many people do not want to take marijuana by smoking itk, which the present law requires, so it would be more sensible to have it available as hemp oil which has been shown to reduce epileptic convulsions in children and alleviate pain in cancer patients and increase their appetite. The Supreme court has seen this logic, but unfortunately Ms. Ambrose, the Minister of Health, and Mr. Harper have not. [continues 322 words]
