Weed

Since the beginning of mankind humans have tried to lift their feet of mother earth and fly. The Wright brothers have demonstrated that flying does not have to remain a dream by making a successful attempt to do so in 1903. Bleriot took flying to a higher level by hopping across the English Channel in 1909. And Charles Lindbergh gained world fame by being the first human to fly across the Atlantic in 1927. 

 

But before running of to build your own aircraft, I must warn you that it not always ended well. The Wright brothers collected quite a few bumps and bruises over the years when involuntarily dropping from the sky during their attempts, and Lindbergh was found plastered a few times as well. And not because of the booze mind you. Is all this hardship really necessary one could ask. No it is not. There is a better and far cheaper way. Weed. Now, I for one am not a supporter of lighting a split and let it take you to a higher sphere. Not at all. But I have noticed that the attitude towards the use of controlled substance is changing in North America. The state of Colorado has legalized production and consumption of marihuana recently, albeit with a few restrictions attached to it. In Oregon I spotted the sign of what appeared to be a booming industry, much like the 'gold rushes' in the 1800s. Even more surprising to find this in the US with its reputation of cracking down on anything remotely mind-blowing. And Canada seems to be following suit. Where rules and regulations concerning money laundering are very strict, things are far more relaxed when it comes to controlled substances. At least that is what I make of it. There even are places in Vancouver where you can take your freshly produced substance and have it properly cleaned before putting it on the shelf. Herman Brood would have liked this kind of service a lot. 

All good and well then? I am afraid not. Whenever the reigns are loosened there always is the odd person who does not know how to deal with the just acquired freedom, and becomes a nuisance for the neighborhood. I therefore advocate to incorporate a few measures that deal with the negative outcomes of a more liberal soft drug legislation. And it will help immensely when these measures are linked to habits that Canadians are already familiar with. Search no more, as I have found the perfect habit that is well ingrained and that will fit my purpose perfectly. Waste separation. Yep, just using different bins for different waste material. How easy can it be.

And where 'skip it' often has a negative connotation, as in cutting corners, residents in Surrey have given it a positive twist. Not only is it a stark reminder for those who have a tendency to stray from the right path, but also a demonstration of a no-nonsense attitude towards nuisance...