Pubdate: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 Source: National Post (Canada) Copyright: 2008 Southam Inc. Contact: http://www.nationalpost.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/286 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v08/n004/a01.html Author: Robert Melamede MARC EMERY, CRIMINAL OR HERO? Re: An Open Letter To Justice Minister Rob Nicholson, Karen Selick, Jan. 2. I certainly agree with Karen Selick that Marc Emery is a hero. He speaks his mind and he puts his energy and money behind his beliefs, a necessary prerequisite for a functioning democracy. America's approach to drug enforcement is criminal and ineffective. What is to be gained by sacrificing Mr. Emery and his colleagues to such evil? Stand up Canada, do not be intimidated by big brother. Robert Melamede, associate professor, Biology Department, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colo. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake