Pubdate: Sat, 26 Oct 2013
Source: Press, The (New Zealand)
Copyright: 2013 Fairfax New Zealand Limited
Contact:  http://www.press.co.nz/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/349
Author: Marc Fibbens
Page: A22

LEGALISE CANNABIS

The latest Gallop poll in America has shown that a solid majority now
support the legalisation of cannabis (Oct 25).

The irony is that America is behind the pressure to prevent other
countries around the world from legalising cannabis.

The time has come for New Zealand to grow up and take a rational look
at the benefits of hemp (cannabis). Let's move away from treating
young and old as criminals for smoking a substance that has killed
no-one and has minimal health risks, certainly far less than alcohol
and tobacco.

MARC FIBBENS Halswell
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