Vancouver Sun: "Pot legalization report draws fire
Fraser Institute says although it published report, it is not in favour of legalization
Broadcast News, Global BC
June 9, 2004
VANCOUVER - A report published by a right-wing think tank argues legalizing marijuana would add billions to government coffers, and cut out organized crime.
'The policies that we have in place just aren't effective in suppressing the activity,' says SFU economist Stephen Easton. 'It seems to me one reasonable alternative is that of legalization -- treat any social problems directly and openly, and then benefit from the revenue... generated by the marijuana industry.' (Global BC)
