Pubdate: Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Source: Province, The (CN BC)
Copyright: 2002 The Province
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/vancouver/theprovince/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476
Author: Redford Givens

TIME FOR CANADA TO STAND TALL ON POT LAW

After determining that a marijuana policy does more harm than good, a 
democratic society repeals the bad laws and sets matters right. This means 
ending marijuana prohibition.

The facts are in proving that a marijuana ban serves no useful purpose and 
it's time for Canada to stand tall and do the right thing by ending a 
destructive Reefer Madness policy.

If it means withdrawing from lunatic international treaties mandating an 
idiotic drug war, so be it. Canada will be a better place and, contrary to 
paranoid fears, the trade relationship with the United States and other 
nations won't miss a beat. Americans are far too money-oriented to let a 
disagreement over brain-dead marijuana laws have any effect on business.

Redford Givens,

San Francisco
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