Pubdate: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 Source: Province, The (CN BC) Copyright: 2002 The Province Contact: http://www.canada.com/vancouver/theprovince/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476 Author: Yvonne Brien Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n2164/a05.html http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n2165/a05.html http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n2168/a09.html POLICY CHANGE 'LUDICROUS' While I extend my sincerest condolences to the family of this young man, calling for a review of the B.C. Amateur Hockey Association's zero-tolerance drug policy is ludicrous. This young man signed, in good faith, an Athlete Code of Conduct. This policy is in place for good reason. Jason knew the rules and chose to break them. That he chose to take his own life over this is very sad, but that again was his choice. If hockey association officials were to turn a blind eye to Jason's "indiscretion," they would set a precedent that could possibly lead to worse things. And if they turn a blind eye to marijuana, what will be next? Steroids? Cocaine? Meth-amphetamines? The B.C Amateur Hockey Association should not change its zero-tolerance policy -- they do it as a service to the players. Again, to Jason's parents, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your only child. Yvonne Brien, Aldergrove - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake