• Cannabis production must be weeded out and put in safer hands

A large number of decent and otherwise law-abiding Scottish citizens consume cannabis. Lots more would do so if it were not illegal. It seems illogical that so much police time and legal system resources should be devoted to its prohibition. It seems illogical that the provision of this popular recreational drug should be left to people perceived as criminals Demand could be met on a safe, controlled and legal basis. I am sure the big pharmaceutical companies are just itching to expand from pills and potions and into the hashish business. The drinks and tobacco giants, who have much experience in selling addictive substances, would love to add dope to their portfolio of products. It makes financial sense. The tax revenue from cannabis would be welcomed by our straitened Treasury. It could fund any number of MPs' second homes, shopping trips, clean moats and dwellings for ducks.
Cannabis has been in use since the dawn of time. Hindus and various other religious sects use it as an aid to devotion.