To the Editor:
After reading the article written by Clancy Madden regarding legalizing the use of none prescription drugs, I am completely blown away that our government would engage someone who is so opinionated and vocal to canvass our towns while attempting to sway those canvassed on his yes or no ballet.
Can this be real or is this just another kook stoked on what ever using our local media to sound off?
If we were to resolve this issue in a sensible and logical way it would be necessary to seriously look at control using the systems that are now in place for drug use, that being our pharmacies.
Would it not make sense to have those who require pain medication receive it through prescription and regulated sources? Government certified farms could then be the only legal suppliers of marijuana or derivatives and all other sources be deemed illegal.
Do the pharmaceutical companies have such a choke hold on our government that drug stores will not be allowed to dispense drugs that do not come from their factories?
For those mentioned as pot users (grandmas / grandpas), yes it is sad a few have now turned to become part of the problem.
Police, lawyers, doctors, judges, etc., etc., who have sworn oath to work responsibly within the law that are found to be illegal drugs users should be severely punished and forever banned from practices or law enforcement. The sentences and punishment for each offence should be preset and the only question answered through trials would be innocent or guilty.
Its time to get real, just because it is your kid, grandchild, sibling, parent, or good friend it makes no difference. Right is right, and wrong is wrong and the only way to be helpful is to be honest offering help based on real values.
Regards, Darryl Brewer, Hedley