Originally posted by DeepThoughtI want young people to know the truth. Everybody who goes skydiving or parachute jumping knows the risks. We should tell young people the truth about the serious health risks of cannabis use. We shouldn't tell them any lies dating from the sixties about how innocent this drug is.
People have a right to take risks with their lives. You wouldn't stop people parachuting because they might end up flat.
First of all I want to inform young people about the facts. We owe young people the truth. If they are not getting the truth they cannot possibly decide in a balanced and responsible way how much risk they are willing to take regarding their future and their mental and physical health.