Pubdate: Sun, 08 Sep 2002 Source: Ottawa Sun (CN ON) Copyright: 2002, Canoe Limited Partnership Contact: http://www.fyiottawa.com/ottsun.shtml Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/329 Author: Adam Wiggins Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor, headline by newshawk Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada) Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n1662/a06.html PRAISE FOR SENATE RE "Going to pot," (editorial, Sept. 5): This editorial is quite correct that it is time to begin a serious debate on the reform of cannabis laws. The criminalization of cannabis has filled jails with otherwise law-abiding citizens, inspired government disdain among youth and made organized crime extremely rich. The Senate deserves nothing but praise for suggesting such a wise and pragmatic policy reform. Whether or not you agree with the Senate's report, it is without a doubt that an examination of existing legislation is in order. Adam Wiggins (Nothing wrong with a debate) - --- MAP posted-by: Tom