LEGALIZATION MAKES PERFECT SENSE

RE "Cost of grow ops jolting" (Dec. 18): The figures used can only be
educated guesses (I'm sure growers are not answering questionnaires), the
actual numbers could be much higher or lower.

This is also another example of why marijuana should be legalized and
controlled by the government. Alcohol, one of the most addictive substances
there is, can be made at home, but no one bothers.

If the government was controlling the growing, distribution and possession
of pot, it would not need to worry about stolen hydro. Not only would the
cost of stolen hydro be almost eradicated, the hydro companies would be
receiving payment for legally used electricity to legally grow a controlled
plant as well as creating tax revenue for the government. Pot smokers are
going to smoke, period. The simple fact that illegal use of power to grow
the plant is a problem proves this. Demand creates supply and will continue
to do so.

If we put aside our personal prejudices for or against legalization of
cannabis, financially it makes perfect sense.

Stephane Bourbonnais

(You could say the same thing about almost everything)