Pubdate: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 Source: Edmonton Journal (CN AB) Copyright: 2004 The Edmonton Journal Contact: http://www.canada.com/edmonton/edmontonjournal/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/134 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada) PRO-POT MAYOR ASKS SHOP TO RESPECT LAWS VANCOUVER -- People were lined up 20-deep for marijuana outside the Da Kine Food and Beverage shop within minutes of its opening Sunday, while across the street Vancouver Mayor Larry Campbell said the drug should be legalized. "I support legalization of marijuana, but at the same time, that doesn't mean they (Da Kine management) get to flout the law until the law is changed," Campbell said. While Da Kine continues to sell marijuana -- "poking a stick at the police" -- Campbell says there would be repercussions, referring to Thursday's police raid. In addition to a haul of marijuana and cash, Da Kine owner Carol Gwilt and seven employees were arrested. "My answer is you legalize it and tax the living hell out of it. And every bit of the tax should go straight to health care, not the general fund," Campbell said. - --- MAP posted-by: Derek