Pubdate: Sat, 07 Sep 2002
Source: Winnipeg Sun (CN MB)
Copyright: 2002 Canoe Limited Partnership
Contact:  http://www.fyiwinnipeg.com/winsun.shtml
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/503
Author: Adam Wiggins
Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor.
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n1662/a07.html
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada)

PRAISE FOR SENATE

The Sept. 5 editorial Smoke clouds reason flippantly suggests that the 
Canadian Senate's recommendation to legalize responsible cannabis use is 
irresponsible.

A simple examination of the facts will prove that the Senate's report is, 
in fact, right on target.

The criminalization of cannabis has filled jails with otherwise law-abiding 
citizens, inspired government disdain among youth and made organized crime 
extremely rich.

The Senate deserves nothing but praise for suggesting such a wise and 
pragmatic policy reform.

The author of this editorial appears to have had his head in the sand for 
the past 30 years.

Current policies are simply not working.

Adam Wiggins

Pasadena, CA

(You got any munchies, Adam?)
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