Pubdate: Sat, 16 Sep 2017
Source: Toronto Star (CN ON)
Copyright: 2017 The Toronto Star
Contact:  http://www.thestar.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/456
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n306/a04.html
Author: Ross Reynolds
Page: IN 11

ILLEGAL POT SUPPLY WILL CONTINUE

Re: Lighting up the nanny narrative, Cohn, Sept. 12

Martin Regg Cohn argues a government-monopolized model is the best way
to sell legal weed, as evidenced by the LCBO and the Beer Store.

So here's a thought: If the Beer Store is comprised of mega breweries,
while under the watchful eye of the province, why not allow federally
regulated pot producers to set up a retail network?

This would allow provincial oversight but also guarantee knowledgeable
personnel manning the counters. Somehow, I just can't trust a
government employee to be product knowledgeable. If it's going to
function properly, treat weed with the same freedom as alcohol.

Ross Reynolds, Halifax
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MAP posted-by: Matt