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 - --- MAP posted-by: Beth