SAM Canada says no to legal pot
The current push to legalize marijuana is wrong-headed and dangerous, says a Canadian group that calls it a "human rights issue."
SAM Canada, the Canadian chapter of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, is looking to push back on the pro-marijuana crowd, founder Pamela McColl told the Sun.
McColl said the legalization, currently in talks, would be normalizing the use of marijuana instead of "dampening" its consumption.
"We consider it to be a public health risk, especially to children ... This is a human rights issue."
She added there hasn't been enough conversation between Canadians on marijuana use. It would have negative effects on productivity, educational system and health, McColl added.
SAM Canada wants to reduce interest and demand by educating the public on harms and risks, McColl said.
McColl said the scientific evidence hasn't been assessed enough in the marijuana debate, and argued that calling marijuana "safe" is a "propaganda."
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