Pubdate: Wed, 20 Jun 2001
Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2001 The Calgary Sun
Contact:  http://www.fyicalgary.com/calsun.shtml
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67
Author: Kevin Martin
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/grant.htm (Krieger, Grant)

GROWING POT AVOIDS DEALERS

Pot crusader Grant Krieger said yesterday he distributes dope to sick 
people so they don't have to deal with "scumbag" street dealers. 
Krieger openly admitted growing marijuana to sell for medical use 
because it's too dangerous for people to get it another way.

He is charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of 
trafficking after police seized 29 pot plants from his Bowness Rd.

N.W. residence Aug. 25, Krieger, 46, admitted becoming involved in 
the Universal Compassion Club to help pain sufferers get access to 
the drug.

"When you're dealing in the streets, you're dealing with scumbags and 
thieves," he said.

"It's not a very safe place for sick people to be." Under 
cross-examination he admitted that not all his clients are 
near-suicidal.

"I do supply to non-life-threatening conditions," he told Crown 
prosecutor Scott Couper.

Jurors will hear final submissions this morning.
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