Pubdate: Mon, 19 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: Sun Media

POT LAW COULD SPROUT WOES: ACTIVIST

OTTAWA -- The federal government will create a higher demand and larger 
black market for pot with its proposed marijuana law, a former lawyer and 
marijuana activist said yesterday.

Rick Reimer, one of 600 Canadians given special status to legally smoke 
pot, also said the new law gives police too much discretion.

Canadian Police Association vice-president Mike Neibudek admits 
decriminalizing possession of small amounts of pot could open the door to 
similar rules for other drugs.

Asked if it's a slippery slope, Neibudek said:"Yes, it is."
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