Pubdate: Sat, 07 Oct 2000
Source: Toronto Sun (CN ON)
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Author: Jason Lalancette
Comment: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor; headline by newshawk
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1451/a04.html

IS IT ANYONE'S BUSINESS WHAT PLANTS PEOPLE GROW?

ANDREW SEYMOUR writes typical unquestioning propaganda in his article "Drug 
officers weed out pot" (Saturday Sun, Sept. 30) He doesn't mention the 
human costs of the war on drugs, only the apparent glee of officers as they 
steal private property and kill living plants, destroying lives in the 
process. How many real criminals get away while the OPP spends money and 
time pulling up plants and arresting growers? Why are our tax dollars being 
spent to fund these vicious practices, when they could be diverted to 
health care, education, social services, etc.? Is it anyone's business what 
plants people grow in their back yards?

Jason Lalancette, Saanich, B.C.

(It is, until they change the law)
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