Pubdate: Wed, 28 May 2003
Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2003 The Calgary Sun
Contact:  http://www.fyicalgary.com/calsun.shtml
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67
Author: Matthew Bieber
Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor, headline by newshawk

A STEP FORWARD

The facelift to our nation's sadly outdated drug laws has given me more 
hope for our typically flip-flopping government. I'm pleased to see a step 
forward into the 21st century, following in the more liberal footsteps of 
several European nations. One of the major concerns of this initiative is 
it will lead to a spike in demand for marijuana. I believe, and experience 
has shown, that decriminalization and/or legalization lead to the reverse 
effect. Take Amsterdam. The vast majority of users of marijuana in this 
city and in Holland, are tourists. I say well done to the government for 
this realistic and well-considered plan.

Matthew Bieber

(It's a far cry from legalization.)
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