Pubdate: Sat, 03 May 2003
Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2003 The Calgary Sun
Contact:  http://www.fyicalgary.com/calsun.shtml
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67
Author: Howard J. Wooldridge
Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor, headline by newshawk

HORRIBLE WASTE OF GOOD POLICE TIME

As a police professional I urge Justice Minister Martin Cauchon to consider 
the serious reduction in public safety caused by cannabis prohibition in 
Canada. Every hour spent by police looking for and busting for cannabis, is 
an hour not spent looking for robbers, rapists and drunk drivers. Except 
for medical reasons, using cannabis is a poor choice. It is the combination 
of smoking a cigarette and drinking a beer, all bad choices. Forcing us in 
law enforcement to chase after it is a horrible waste of good police time.

Howard J. Wooldridge

Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

(Thanks for your perspective.)
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