Pubdate: Sat, 26 Mar 2005
Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2005 The Calgary Sun
Contact:  http://www.fyicalgary.com/calsun.shtml
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67
Author: Merl Johnson
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n476/a02.html?40372
Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor, headline by newshawk.

MAYORS STATEMENT IS IRRESPONSIBLE, INSULTING AND IGNORANT

I wish to comment on the statement Mayor Dave Bronconnier made in regards 
to an article in your March 20 paper about the increase in marijuana grow 
operations. The mayor's response to a statement about Calgary being viewed 
as the finest marijuana grow operation capital in Canada was: "Look at 
Vancouver where they're practically encouraging people to shoot up." This 
statement is irresponsible, insulting and ignorant. He should apologize to 
the people of Vancouver and Calgary taxpayers for this embarrassing statement.

Merl Johnson

(Many Calgarians agree with him.)
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