Pubdate: Fri, 15 Apr 2005
Source: Norwich Advertiser (UK)
Contact:  2005 Archant Regional
Website: http://www.advertiser-online.co.uk/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3714
Cited:  http://www.ccguide.org.uk/donbarnard.php (Don Barnard)
Cited: (http://www.lca-uk.org) Legalise Cannabis Alliance

CANDIDATE CALLS FOR VOTES

THE LEGALISE Cannabis Alliance candidate for Norwich South is calling on 
people to pledge their vote at the May 5 election.

Don Barnard, 63, says that a vote for a single issue party is not a wasted 
vote and can have big knock-on effects.  "I believe that a strong vote for 
the Legalise Cannabis Alliance would send a clear signal to the next MP for 
Norwich South that we are fed up with our elected officials and Minsiters 
censoring discussion and debate on issues of importance to us and our 
children."

Focussing on what he says are the health benefits of cannabis, Mr Barnard 
hopes that people will recognise the positive effects of legalising the 
drug.  "The legalisation of cannabis hemp would increase access to a 
natural medicine and allow for better protection of the vulnerable without 
interfering with the personal and private choice."

The alliance believe that cannabis is a victimless crime.  "I challenge the 
justice in punishing people who wish to use a plant to their benefit and do 
no harm to others," added Mr Barnard.
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