Pubdate: Tue, 27 Aug 2002
Source: Hamilton Spectator (CN ON)
Copyright: The Hamilton Spectator 2002
Contact:  http://www.hamiltonspectator.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/181
Author: Georgia Gray
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n1593/a01.html?2048

A WASTE OF POLICE RESOURCES

Pot Pursuit

RE: 'Marijuana seized from MS sufferer; Didn't have authorization when 
charged' (Aug. 26).

Hamilton's police appear very busy these days, taking medication from the 
disabled, sniffing out marijuana like bloodhounds, tracking down these 
"dangerous" individuals. Officers are either oblivious to the "real" 
criminals or there are just too many police.

Let's put bylaw officers in charge of marijuana users; after all, users are 
pretty mellow, most can't run too fast, and some are disabled. Maybe we 
could use a seniors' volunteer brigade.

Why use people trained in martial arts, baton use and gun handling to 
enforce an antiquated marijuana law that wastes time, money and manpower?

Let's use the skills and services of our police where they're really needed 
- -- not on marijuana smokers.

- -- Georgia Gray, Hamilton.
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MAP posted-by: Tom