Pubdate: Sun, 21 Jul 2002 Source: National Post (Canada) Copyright: 2002 Southam Inc. Contact: http://www.nationalpost.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/286 Author: Bruce Symington Note: Headline by newshawk. NOT A CRIME I do not think the situation of Mr. Cauchon being pragmatic and discussing openly the laws of the land about marijuana is ridiculous. I also do not think that a youthful toke on a joint automatically eliminates one from ever attaining public office or "making good." Nor do I think that it is appropriate that Canadians are punished so harshly for something that should not even be a crime. Bruce Symington, Medicine Hat, Alta. - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom