Pubdate: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 Source: Mirror (CN QU) Copyright: 2006 Communications Gratte-Ciel Ltee Contact: http://www.montrealmirror.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/267 Author: Ivan Smason CANNABIS AND CONSERVATISM I agree with NORML Canada executive director Marc-Boris St. Maurice that to proceed on the noble path of ending the marijuana prohibition in Canada, it's wise to limit cannabis commerce to domestic transactions. However, I also feel that great lenience should be shown toward Mr. Baghdadlian and his crew this time given the horrific immorality of this particular prohibition. In spite of the present Conservative-led parliament, I hope that Canada ends prohibition very soon. The harsh judgment of history will hold the U.S. government liable for its inhumanity in this matter--and a growing number of other ones. IVAN SMASON, PhD, J.D. - --- MAP posted-by: SHeath(DPF Florida)