Pubdate: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 Source: Red Deer Express (CN AB) Copyright: 2007 Red Deer Express Contact: http://www.reddeerexpress.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2920 Author: Russell Barth DRUG WAR USELESS HE SAYS After reviewing the science, and acknowledging public outcry about environmental issues, the Tory Party is suddenly trying to come off as "green". When it comes to the war on certain drugs, however, the Tories refuse to look past their twisted ideology. Undaunted by facts, science, history, or public opinion, the Tories are promising to hire more officers, build more jails, and "crack down" on drug users and dealers - a policy which has proven time and time again to be ineffective and counterproductive. Unencumbered by common sense or critical thinking, Conservative voters are gobbling it up by the spoonful. God help us all if this government ever wins a majority. Hopefully, the media will make this ridiculous drug war a major issue during the coming election. Russell Barth, Federal Medical Marijuana License Holder, Ottawa - --- MAP posted-by: Elaine