Pubdate: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 Source: Province, The (CN BC) Copyright: 2008 The Province Contact: http://www.canada.com/theprovince/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476 Author: Michael Tripper PEACEFUL TOKERS Vancouver Sgt. Scott Rintoul's own words in opposition to legalizing drugs condemn him. Commenting on the UN forum Beyond 2008, Rintoul said: "Half of the RCMP's enforcement budget is spent on alcohol-related crime, and alcohol is legal and regulated," he said. The link between alcohol and violence is well-established, but there is no such link between cannabis and its peaceful users. Which provides even more reasons to legalize it immediately. Michael Tripper, Vancouver - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom