Pubdate: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 Source: Globe and Mail (Canada) Page: A22 Copyright: 2002, The Globe and Mail Company Contact: http://www.globeandmail.ca/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/168 Author: Paul Shaker Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/walters.htm (Walters, John) TAKING A POT SHOT Ottawa -- Once again, U.S. officials point the finger of blame everywhere but within their own borders for the evils of society (U.S. Fears Change In Marijuana Laws -- Dec. 13). U.S. drug czar John Walters thinks Canada will pose a "dangerous threat" if we decriminalize pot and goes as far as to warn us of dire consequences to our trading relationship. Predictably and lamentably, our official opposition chimed in with support for the U.S. position. Mr. Walters, along with the Canadian Alliance, should be reminded that 90 per cent of guns on the streets of Canada come from the United States. Perhaps Stephen Harper should call on Americans to tighten their gun laws as current U.S. policy poses a very real threat to Canadians. - --- MAP posted-by: Terry Liittschwager