Pubdate: Thu, 07 Jun 2012
Source: Peace Arch News (CN BC)
Copyright: 2012 Peace Arch News
Contact:  http://www.peacearchnews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1333
Author: W. A. Riede

BIG DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DRUGS

Editor:

Re: Legalizing pot only a next step, May 29.

To suggest legalizing marijuana is the same as legalizing crack, 
heroin or crystal meth is ridiculous.

Perhaps letter-writer Jim Simpson should acquaint himself with some 
of those who use the aforementioned drugs so that he can recognize 
the differences in the general behaviour of those under the influence.

There have been many studies done on marijuana by academics and the 
general consensus is that it is not nearly as dangerous or costly to 
the public as alcohol.

To suggest that homicide will be legalized because we have lost the 
war on it is probably one of the most moronic statements I have ever read.

He does, however, make one point and that is that those presently 
involved in illegal marijuana trafficking will find other illicit endeavours.

That has nothing to do with marijuana, however, but rather the life 
choices of those involved in illegal endeavours.

W. A. Riede,

Surrey
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