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
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