Pubdate: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 Source: Hull Daily Mail (UK) Copyright: 2004 Northcliffe Newspapers Group Ltd Contact: http://www.thisishull.co.uk/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1181 Author: Mars Bilters Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n2010/a01.html Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n1940/a09.html POTHEADS ARE THE LEAST OF THE POLICE'S WORRIES I Can sympathise with pro-cannabis campaigner Carl Wagner, and agree with his remark about state sponsored terrorism against cannabis consumers. I have twice had my door battered open by Humberside police. The second time I was suffering a sprained knee, and could not walk fast enough to open it. I have many medical problems and use cannabis as a natural, safe, effective medicine. I believe the police are heavy handed. Are handcuffs and shock tactics needed? Cannabis use is widespread and does not hurt anyone, no victim, no crime. Surely there are more important crimes. Couldn't taxpayer's money be better spent? Cannabis consumers are not evil. I'm not angry with the police as I know they are just doing a job. Come on Humberside Police, be just and tolerant and update your outdated policies towards cannabis. Mars Bilters, Richard Cooper Street, Goole. - --- MAP posted-by: Derek