Pubdate: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 Source: Province, The (CN BC) Copyright: 2004 The Province Contact: http://www.canada.com/vancouver/theprovince/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476 Author: P. Rain Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v04/n1214/a06.html RCMP CLAIMS THAT LASQUETI ISLAND IS A HAVEN FOR MARIJUANA GROWERS The article about "Pot Island" -- Lasqueti Island -- talks of a close-knit community, made up of long-time residents who have supported each other for decades. So why do the police need to get involved now? If the crime rate on Lasqueti is as low as the article suggests, then what is the problem? Though I have never been to Lasqueti, it seems to be an environment that induces peace, harmony and respect for each other. I think it's a shame the residents of Lasqueti felt the need to move to their own island to enjoy this kind of community. Don't we all aspire to this? P. Rain Vancouver - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin