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. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake