Pubdate: Thu, 29 Nov 2001
Source: West Australian (Australia)
Copyright: 2001 West Australian Newspapers Limited
Contact:  http://www.thewest.com.au
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/495
Author: J. Mearns
Note: Headline supplied by newshawk

CONGRATULATIONS ON MARIJUANA DECRIMINALISATION

THE Gallop Government is to be congratulated for adopting the
recommendations of the Drug Summit, especially decriminalisation of
marijuana.

No longer does one need to hide the offending plant in the hapless
tomato plot.

A greater revenue source than the intended fine would be to license
the householder to grow two plants, thus freeing the police for more
important matters.

Health Minister Bob Kucera hopes the task force will look at the
medical applications of cannabis. I can see patients in corridors of
overloaded hospitals being given a calming "joint" to help them while
away the hours.

J. MEARNS,
Subiaco.
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