HORNER'S POT PIECE MISTAKEN

I for one support the Conservative Party's decision to criminalize
marijuana.

Marijuana advocates love to portray their weed as harmless. It is far
from it. The combination of toxins, carcinogens and THC compounds lead
to a number of health and safety concerns.

The medical use of marijuana has had mixed reviews from medical
professionals. Truly, how smart is it to introduce more toxins to the
grossly compromised immune system of an AIDS patient?

Yes, marijuana isn't as harmful as tobacco, but hey, let's ban them
both. To expensive to enforce prohibition? Here's a solution: anyone
who smokes, forfeits universal health care coverage. All smokers pay
their own medical bills.

Watch how quickly usage falls - and not one extra police officer is
required.

JOHN CHAMBERS

Parksville