Dear Editor:
At one point in history, the ruling authority made cannabis illegal. Up until recently, it remained illegal. The dangers and health risks are still as relevant today as they were when it was declared illegal.
Unfortunately for us un-evolved humans, those dangers and risks continue to be detrimental to persons using, those whom come in contact with those using, and those attempting to assist those seeking treatment in health care facilities.
Sure, our law enforcement are not having to arrest and convict in our courts violators now that it’s legal to a degree, but people really don’t want this problem in their communities or backyards.
Of course, those whom don’t want to do the time come out and cry to politicians that they need it legal and readily available. No one wants to have cravings and no “fix”.
Believe me. You don’t want to stop using cannabis and experience the withdrawals in today’s overburdened health care system. Although the “hell on Earth” symptoms are gradually eased when you eventually receive treatment, the dividends are “what dreams are made of.”
So, Centre Wellington council, the answer to retail cannabis is “still no.” The research has been done for years. Just accept it as the reality and not fake news! Certainly there is money to be made, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of peoples health and safety.
Karl Demmans,
Mount Forest