He has concerns that "if precedent is established now, it would enshrine tough penalties as means of deterrence, which may contribute to the problem".
Wertheim also voiced concerns that if a bill passed, opponents of 18C could go further, removing the section altogether.
But he is still hesitating, he said, because of concerns that, if victorious, he would miss out on family life.
The warning has stoked Canadian concerns that if imports are legalized in the United States, increased demand from U.S. consumers would drain Canada's supply.
That language is a nod to Russian concerns that if nuclear arsenals are reduced too much, an American missile defense system could negate their deterrent.
"I think this verdict will certainly cause concerns that if they contest they may find very serious charges brought against them as well," he said.
"There were concerns that if new countermeasures against severe accidents were installed, concern would spread in host communities that the current plants had safety problems," the report said.
He dismissed concerns that if it was not reopened and collection of oil restarted, the precise flow rate of the oil might never be determined.
The Apollo space team reported that the chaffing moondust tended to be sticky and reported concerns that if breathed in the material could cause respiratory problems.
There are concerns that if the ad-hoc strategy continues and worsens through the summer, the social tensions that as yet have remained mild may be exacerbated.
That failure had no effect on Endeavour's ascent into orbit, but it did lead to concerns that if a larger piece broke off it could be catastrophic.
