Weeding it out
Friday, October 05, 2018
Firstly, we need to dispel the belief that the legalisation of Cannabis means that it is a harmless substance. The legality of substances says little about harms: tobacco and alcohol are legal but they still cause significant harm to users and society.
The harm of Cannabis is even greater amongst individuals with a mental illness or a predisposition for having a mental illness. There is evidence showing that Cannabis use precipitates and perpetuates schizophrenia and psychotic disorders. Thus, just like some people are lactose-intolerant some people can be said to be ‘Cannabis -intolerant’.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...