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Badawey represents the polar opposite of that stance, leaning toward full legalization of recreational use with stiff regulations like those for tobacco or alcohol. He said the current regime of prohibition eats up resources while failing to curb drug use in youth.
He said often individuals try to skirt the divisive issue.
“People somewhat walk on egg shells,” he said, explaining regulation would keep the drug out of the hands of youth while freeing up legal resources.
“Regulating its use will prevent it from getting into the hands of underage citizens,” he said, noting legalization would also deal a blow to criminal elements that capitalize on the trade of the drug.
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Sep 30, 2015
Niagara Centre candidates talk pot
Niagara This Week - Welland
By Steve Henschel
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