Pubdate: Sun, 01 Feb 2009 Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB) Copyright: 2009 The Calgary Sun Contact: http://www.calgarysun.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67 Author: Jacob Hunter Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor. GOING TO POT Outspoken marijuana activist Marc Emery, currently facing extradition to the U.S., has expressed outrage at the size of the federal deficit. The best option for overcoming this recession is ending marijuana prohibition, he says. The estimated size of the cannabis market in Canada is between $25 billion and $40 billion, which could provide an estimated $5 billion in sales taxes. Most Canadians support cannabis law reform, with as many as 62% favouring legalization. Jacob Hunter B.C. Marijuana Party (High hopes.) - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin