I doubt that the RCMP’s move stems from ignorance of the proven therapeutic benefits of THC in the treatment of pain, chemotherapy side effects, neurodegenerative diseases, IBS and anxiety, as by now this is common knowledge (Schicho and Storr 2011, Sagar et al. 2009, Grimaldi and Capasso 2011, Hill et al. 2009, Piscitelli and Di Marzo 2012). As far as the pot legalization issue goes, political considerations trump scientific evidence.
I am left to question why the RCMP would deny safe, legal and discreet access to cannabis by those who don’t wish to support illegal drug trafficking or partake of questionable product. Why do the RCMP seek to shut down a small, family-owned business that serves a valuable purpose in this community?
It makes no sense to me.
Rhea Thompson
Squamish
