Pubdate: Sat, 10 Nov 2012
Source: Vancouver Sun (CN BC)
Copyright: 2012 The Vancouver Sun
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PREMIER, ATTORNEY GENERAL NEED TO SPEAK UP ON POT LEGALIZATION

Re: B.C. activists emboldened by legalization votes in the U. S., Nov. 8

Three former attorneys general and a premier, a senator, a former RCMP
superintendent, and countless medical authorities publicly hold the
opinion that cannabis prohibition leads directly to significant
violence on our streets (see stoptheviolencebc.org).

Meanwhile Premier Christy Clark and Attorney General Shirley Bond,
shrug their shoulders and tell us in so many words, "It's not my job."

While drug law may not be provincial jurisdiction it is the
government's responsibility to advocate on behalf of its citizens on
this significant public safety issue. A recent poll shows the majority
of British Columbians favour decriminalizing marijuana.

If nothing else, I expect our provincial government to have the
courage to recognize the position the electorate has taken and convey
it to the Harper government. The Conservatives won't do anything about
this disgraceful state of affairs if no pressure is applied.

Ms. Clark and Ms. Bond have no excuse for their flaccid approach to
this important issue. There are literally people dying on the streets.

Nick de Domenico Vancouver
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