MARIJUANA AND MAYERTHORPE

In the midst of Canada's national grief comes the refrain that this would
not have happened if marijuana was legal.

The Liberals' proposed new law, however, would only decriminalize the
possession of small amounts of pot. This would increase demand and make
grow-ops more lucrative. Those currently afraid of the taint of a criminal
record would soon be able to indulge freely, sponsoring the criminality of
their suppliers.

Either legalize the growing and distribution and control it or increase the
penalties and mandate enforcement.

No more in-between, Mr. Dithers.

Stan W. Currie, Edmonton.