Pubdate: Thu, 25 Oct 2001
Source: Daily Telegraph (UK)
Copyright: 2001 Telegraph Group Limited
Contact:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/114
Author: Alun Buffry

LEGALISING CANNABIS

SIR - Legalisation would enable cannabis to be used in ways that many 
people find beneficial - from relief of pain or symptoms of multiple 
sclerosis to general relaxation.  That could help many millions of people 
who could grow their own medicines at home.

Cannabis crimes are victimless crimes.   The cultivation, possession and 
even supply are not hurtful or malicious acts and people ought not to be 
punished.  Anyone who needs help should be referred to doctors or 
psychiatrists, not policemen and lawyers.  Other users need the protection 
of the law.

Alun Buffry
Legalise Cannabis Alliance
Norwich
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