Pubdate: Mon, 23 Jan 2012
Source: Guelph Mercury (CN ON)
Copyright: 2012 Guelph Mercury Newspapers Limited
Contact:  http://news.guelphmercury.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1418
Author: Marty Burke

MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION IS NOT A PRESSING NEED

So, the remnants of the federal Liberal party straggle into frigid
Ottawa for a policy conference. I give them credit for that. It is
always a good idea for political parties to regularly review what they
presently stand for, what they should stand for, and make the
necessary changes.

And what was the most significant policy this sagacious body of 
concerned Liberals voted for - in overwhelming numbers I might add?

Something to do with creating jobs for Canadians? Nope. Something to 
do with strengthening our Canadian economy in a global era of 
uncertainty? Uh-uh. Something about reducing federal spending or 
reducing taxes on hard working Canadians? Not on your life.No siree. 
The Liberals' top priority was a vote to legalize marijuana. 
Regardless of where you stand on this issue, there are many more 
pressing concerns facing our community and our country than this. It 
is telling that the Liberals are so out of touch with the lives and 
priorities of the average Canadian. 

Guelph Liberal MP Frank Valeriote should cross the floor to the party 
that best represents his priorities - the marijuana party.

Marty Burke,

Guelph
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