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 - --- MAP posted-by: Richard R Smith Jr.