Pubdate: Mon, 12 May 2008
Source: Sun Times, The (Owen Sound, CN ON)
Copyright: 2008 Osprey Media Group Inc.
Contact:  http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1544
Author: Stan White
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v08/n469/a01.html

JOB SECURITY FOR COPS PART OF CANNABIS LAWS

Editor:

MP Larry Miller (Society Wants To Keep Drugs Out Of Schools, May 6, 
2008), like many law enforcement people along with their unions, are 
quick to break Canada's constitution for their own gain.

Society wants to keep drugs out of schools but not at the cost of 
ignoring the constitution. Miller's numerous "fears" are unwarranted 
and suspicion isn't enough reason to search citizens.

Further, drug sniffing dogs' list of accomplishments mostly involve 
locating cannabis (marijuana) which is arguably not even a drug but 
rather a relatively safe God-given plant that should be re-legalized 
for responsible adults.

Perpetuating cannabis prohibition is important for the law 
enforcement community, job security being their union's goal.

While cannabis certainly shouldn't be used by youth, it hasn't ever 
killed a human in over 5,000 years of documented use while cigarettes 
and alcohol have. Are dogs trained to find cigarettes and alcohol in lockers?

Stan White

Dillon, Colorado
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