Pubdate: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 Source: Edmonton Examiner, The (CN AB) Copyright: The Edmonton Examiner 2003 Contact: http://www.edmontonexaminer.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1837 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n837/a06.html Author: Matthew Hulett Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?420 (Cannabis - Popular) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/opinion.htm (Opinion) IGNORANCE MADE NEW POT BILL A MESS To The Editor: Re: Editorial - Federal Gov't Tables Dopey Law It is the fault of intolerant, ignorant people like yourselves that the bill for marijuana policy reform is such a mess. Justice Minister Cauchon complimented the Senate report that recommended full legalization as a marvelous work the other day. All of the scholarly evidence supports, at least, decriminalization. Yet, reasonable folk are forced to compromise with fearful bigots, and this is what we receive. If you people would study and reflect the scholarly advice, versus your silliness concerning casual marijuana consumption, the bill might be better. As it is, take a hat off for yourselves for delaying proper reform, again for the upteenth time in 50 years. Matthew Hulett, New Jersey - --- MAP posted-by: Jackl