Pubdate: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 Source: Barrie Examiner (CN ON) Page 5 Copyright: 2010, Osprey Media Group Inc. Contact: http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/feedback1/LetterToEditor.aspx Website: http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2317 Author: Chris Lawson GIVE AMNESTY TO THOSE FACING POT POSSESSION RAPS I've been reading how the Chiefs of Police across Canada want to keep the failed long-gun registry in effect. I think every police chief should be fired for lying to the public about the dangers of marijuana and keeping it illegal. I have a criminal record for simple marijuana possession and its difficult to find a job because of it. I've been reading all week about new studies at McGill University in Montreal that have found marijuana helps with neurological pain, which I have. I wish Prime Minister Stephen Harper would give amnesty to everyone charged with marijuana possession. After that, the prime minister can get rid of every police chief in Canada, starting with Bill Blair of the Toronto Police department. Chris Lawson Barrie - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom