POLICE SHOULD WATCH THE 'PRINCE OF POT'

Editor: The Herald How dichotomous can it get ... In the Aug. 19 edition
of the Prince Albert Daily Herald, your reporter Tessa Holloway reported
on a "non-event" to happen Aug. 27, namely a visit by Marc Emery promoting
that "breaking the law" is OK.

Breaking the law is breaking the law - whether it is child abuse or the
use of marijuana. Why give this fellow publicity he does not deserve?

Moreover, the dichotomy lies in the fact that in that same paper of Aug.
19, on the front page, another article showed that "science has shown that
cannabis (marijuana) may actually trigger the onset of psychosis and may
also intensify the symptoms of those who already have a psychotic
illness."

Having worked in the addiction management field for well over 35 years,
and notwithstanding arguments for and against the use of marijuana, based
on my personal and professional observations I believe that marijuana is a
very dangerous drug that can have some very serious consequences for even
occasional users.

Please do not give this individual, Marc Emery, the time of day.

And I hope that our police service keeps an eye on this fellow when he
visits the city, because if one publicly promotes breaking the law, he
might well do so on the day he appears in the city.

John Fryters, Prince Albert, Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug
Counsellor