Pubdate: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 Source: Daily News, The (CN NS) Copyright: 2002 The Daily News Contact: http://www.canada.com/halifax/dailynews/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/179 Author: Darren Currie POT-SMOKING EX-SOLDIER NOT TYPICAL To the editor: In printing the story Former Peacekeeper Fights Cannabis Rap in the July 17 Daily News, you have reached a new low. Although the image of a soldier in uniform using illicit drugs may make for a sensational front page, it is hardly representative of all members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Herbert Wilson's case for the liberalization of Canada's marijuana laws has nothing to do with his service in the Forces. Back injuries occur to millions of people, not just to soldiers. That is the first of many glaring errors in this story. Wilson did not win the Nobel Peace Prize individually. He was but one of many thousands of UN peacekeepers worldwide who were honoured for their service in the name of peace. As for the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal, it is granted to all Canadian Forces personnel who have served in peace operations around the globe. I myself, as well as thousands of others, have been awarded this medal. This blatant misreporting serves only to underscore your pronounced disdain for members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Darren Currie Halifax - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom