Pubdate: Fri, 03 Oct 2003
Source: Braintree and Witham Times (UK)
Copyright: 2003 Quicksilver Media
Contact:  http://www.thisisessex.co.uk/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1170
Author: Alun Buffry

COUNCILS UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES

IT comes as no surprise that Braintree Council has refused a debate on the 
legalisation of cannabis and associated issues as requested by Don Barnard 
and backed by Councillor James Abbott (Times September 18).

Most councils, I feel would do the same. This is because they do not know 
the issues involved and are unable to argue in favour of continuing 
prohibition.

They prefer to pass the buck to Westminster.

But I was interested to read the comments of Graham Butland, executive 
councillor for health and community, who said: 'There are already forums 
where the issues could be raised and the council is only expected to debate 
issues where it can help."

Where are these forums? We don't seem able to find them!

Alun Buffry,

Legalise Cannabis Alliance,

P0 Box 198,

Norwich,

NR3 3WB
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