Pubdate: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 Source: Edmonton Sun (CN AB) Copyright: 2002, Canoe Limited Partnership. Contact: http://www.fyiedmonton.com/htdocs/edmsun.shtml Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/135 Author: Robb Cable Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor, headline by newshawk LISTEN TO THE MAJORITY CANADA IS a land of vast opportunities and freedoms, and being a democratic society means the voice of the people prevails. In many instances, our politicians and governing bodies fail to listen to the people - Kyoto, changes to the family court systems, gun registry and, finally, the de-criminalization of pot. Canadians must take heed as our society is changing and not for the better. There is a revolution in the works that it is changing the way we look at marriage, morals, family life, and right and wrong. We complain about the taxes going up. We have to hire police officers and pay for helicopters yet it's OK to decriminalize a mind-altering substance that does lead to higher crime rates, harder drug use and the societal problems of addiction. When will common sense prevail in Canada? I'll tell you: when the government listens to the majority, not the special interest groups. Robb Cable (The public is split on pot.) - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom