LOOSENING MARIJUANA POSSESSION LAW

I have no problem with anyone who wants to smoke pot in the privacy of
their own homes, as it is relatively harmless compared to other substances.

My problem begins when some of those who indulge in pot begin calling
it "medicine."

While it may provide relief for some forms of pain for some people,
I'm sure others will jump on this "medicine" bandwagon for other reasons.

Let's be honest, there are some people in society who do not want to
do anything but sit around and get stoned.

The number of people starting to refer to marijuana as "medicine"
leads me to believe they have found a way to avoid getting a job while
having the government pay for their habit.

What better way to have your cake and eat it than have marijuana
classified as an essential product for someone with health problems
and have us taxpayers pay for it under the Canada Health Act.

Decriminalize it. Legalize it. I don't care what you do with it, but
don't expect me to pay for it.

It's your habit, you foot the bill for it.

James Lane,

Halifax