CANADA HEADED FOR PROHIBITION

I've learned over the years that once a person's arguments become
punctuated by insults, it's a good indication the person's arguments aren't
very valid. The sophistry in Mitch Garvis's Jan. 2 letter ("Defending drugs
needs logic") is a good example.

He accuses Chris Buors (Letters, Dec. 30, "Drugs are a property; we have a
natural right to them") of lacking in skills of logic, without saying why,
other than quibbling over the interpretation of a few words.

However, he might justify the status quo, it's interesting morality is
mentioned.

My moral code does not allow me to stand by while lives are ruined because
of the arbitrary prohibition of certain drugs.

My moral code does not allow me to accept that children are buying all
kinds of drugs from an unregulated black market.

In my view, a stance that defends the Al Capones of this world has no
business being anywhere near the word "moral."

Garvis should put down the philosophy books and pick up a few that
chronicle the history of Prohibition.

We're headed down the same path with cannabis.

Tim Meehan

Ontario Consumers for Safe Access to Recreational Cannabis

Toronto