Pubdate: Sat, 22 May 2004 Source: North Bay Nugget (CN ON) Copyright: 2004 North Bay Nugget Contact: http://www.nugget.ca/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2226 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) DECRIMINALIZE POT, SURVEY MAJORITY SAYS Local News - A majority of respondents to the latest Nugget news survey believe Ottawa should decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. A total of 1,628 votes were cast in response to the question: With an election looming, do you support the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana. Of those who voted at nugget.ca, 925, or 56.8 per cent, said yes and 703, or 43.2 per cent, said no. The vote is not scientific but is seen as a way for Nugget readers to participate in the daily news. The subject of marijuana possession has been debated in several countries and is expected to be debated during the upcoming federal election. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin