Pubdate: Sun, 12 Sep 2004
Source: Province, The (CN BC)
Copyright: 2004 The Province
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/vancouver/theprovince/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476
Author: Leslie Wolos
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/topics/Da+Kine

MAYBE NO ONE TOLD THE STORM TROOPERS THE CAFE'S DOORS ARE ALWAYS OPEN

With all the reports of sexual assaults and homicide lately, I am
infuriated that our precious crime-fighting funds and resources are
being wasted on something as unnecessary as raiding a pot cafe.

People need to stop worrying about Vancouver's reputation and start
thinking logically.

I would much rather have people in this city walking around stoned
than drunk, considering cannabis is far less troublesome than alcohol.
It's non-toxic, does not cause aggression or violent behavior and is
not physically addictive.

Why are we spending time and money attacking something that otherwise
wouldn't make the news when I can't feel safe walking in Stanley Park
for fear I'll be sexually assaulted?

Leslie Wolos, Vancouver
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MAP posted-by: Richard Lake