tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675141512365752305.post2075052705664049679..comments2023-10-17T07:04:23.207-03:00Comments on Wishful Thinking: The Cannabis DebateWishful Thinkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05797889977354041559noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-675141512365752305.post-20551212783339578102010-09-13T08:44:32.572-03:002010-09-13T08:44:32.572-03:00What I find interesting is that the Royal Gazette ...What I find interesting is that the Royal Gazette article notes that Mr. Cannonier's father was diagnosed as schizophrenia and yet Mr. Cannonier does not link this to any of the troubles his family faced. Instead he identifies drug use as the cause rather than considering their use as a symptom. While admittedly marijuana use has been linked to increasing the risk of schizophrenia for those already predisposed, it's use can also be a symptom of self medication for other issues.<br /><br />Overall I find his positions disingeneous as he laments the divisive nature of the topic and "knee-jerk" statements but fails to note that he had no problem with take on such issues and divisive topics when the discussion was of independence.<br /><br />As you correctly note, it appears he is allowing his own personal emotions to cloud the need for a reasoned and thoughtful debate.Denis Pitcherhttp://www.21square.comnoreply@blogger.com