Canada has WMDs

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Hehe, the point of contention in Canada is the fact that the bill calls for the decriminalization of possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana.  That's a lot of pot :)

30 grams is slightly over an ounce, which is a reasonable amount for personal use.

Part of the proposed legislation that the USofA administration ignores is the increased penalties for possession of larger quantities, i.e. with intent to traffic. Also, possession near schools (presumably with intent to sell to kids) will have much tougher penalties.

The group that maintains the strongest lobby against easing restrictions on pot is the pharmaceutical companies. It's no wonder. The anti-nausea medications that are typically prescribed for people with AIDS and undergoing cancer therapy cost thousands of dollars a year. It would be harmful to their financial bottom line, if an alternative drug was used that could be grown easily in a garden, or even as a house plant.

Of course, there is a problem with pot as a recreational substance. Strangely enough, though, the people I know who are regular users are also successful businessmen, and upper managers. That's probably just because of my age (48), I really don't know any kids who have lost themselves to staying stoned all the time. I do know some who waste their lives with alcohol, and I know a LOT who waste their lives zoned out gambling, watching TV or playing games. That's a cultural/social problem, and it can't be dealt with by simply one habitual activity.

-rcv-