Canadian leader on drugs!

RE: war on drugs‏
From: New Democrats (newdemocrats@fed.ndp.ca)
Sent: September 18, 2008 2:29:00 PM
To: 'frezno-bob@hotmail.com' (frezno-bob@hotmail.com)

Dear Bob,




Thank you for your message inquiring the New Democrat's position on the failed war on drugs.




Canada's New Democrats are the only national party that actually has a resolution and a policy for decriminalization of marijuana. And, in advocating that position, we understand that we need a drug policy that does not rely primarily on our legal system. This policy must be part of a broader drug strategy that focuses on a health based approach, as recommended by a 2002 Special Committee on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs on which NDP MP Libby Davies played an important role.




We want Canada to take steps that reflect a more intelligent and compassionate direction on drug use. Not only have our courts ruled differently on medical marijuana and our government responded accordingly but also there is a growing chorus of established opinion for a different approach to the possession of marijuana for personal use. Decriminalization, we believe, is a first step, but it is not the only step. It is a first step to what needs to be an open debate about the failure of the current practices and the need to focus on the real issues such as: avoiding needless criminalization of citizens; and working with youth on health and social effects - particularly impaired driving.




As well, we have been very supportive of harm reduction programs such as Insite in Vancouver. This is an issue that NDP MP Libby Davies has strongly raised in Parliament. Recently, Libby challenged Harper to accept the evidence of Insite's effectiveness. http://www.libbydavies.ca/mpupdate/media.html#evidence




New Democrats have also been seeking other alternatives to the Conservative government's heavy-handed war-on-drugs approach. For more information on our position and efforts, we encourage you to read an article from last fall by Ms. Davies at: http://www.rabble.ca/news_full_story.shtml?x=64925




I appreciate hearing from you on this important matter. We invite you to check our website at www.ndp.ca to learn the latest about our team of New Democrats and the campaign.




Sincerely,




Jack Laytons New Democrats
Putting you and your family first.
Jack Layton et le NPD
Mettre vos priorités et celles de votre famille au premier plan.




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What is your position on marijuana, I am a forty year old smoker who is regularly ridiculed charged and fined for use of marijuana. Marijuana is part of my Ukrainian culture(pre-soviet) and a great help with my asthma. I am married and own a house, my children are good and productive, please help me live a normal life without having to resort to quitting something which improves my quality of life. response requested.

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[TheRealFreznoBob]

There's a difference between supporting a change in law and actively flouting a law. We can't be electing open lawbreakers, and no deal was required for the ndp to be pro-pot they already were pro-pot. When the ndp get elected I plan to open a coffee shop and wait to get busted because that's the way it's done, remember paul magder fighting sunday closing laws, he had to do it in court so man up if you want to play with the big boys.Marijuana and green party have no chance, vote ndp and hope :-)

[RockerDaddyTazz]

I just wish it were not going to cost Taxpayers, more than the Cost of the recyclable hemp rope I would have Jack Layton Hanging from!!

See if he is suffering in Pain then HE MAY EVEN WANT TO DIE!

Years of medical treatment and suffering?...... $1.6 Million

20ft Rope?...... $50.00

Jack Layton OUT of Politics?..... "Pricless"

[CoronaMage]

FACT: Marijuana is the most medicinal plant known to man

FACT: Cannabis oils are a proven cure for almost every form of cancer

FACT: Cannabis has zero negative side effects

FACT: Marijuana has a symbiotic relationship with human anatomy.

FACT: The reason cannabis is illegal is because of the economic threat it poses to numerous industries, including the pharmaceutical and food industries.

SPECULATION: Marijuana is designed to advance and accelerate our evolutionary process.

[mackraceing]

The guy that vote yes to Bill c15 and Bill c10 both making mandatory jail time for growing 5 plants all documented video.He supports Harper's NWO prison impire they are all there to fill there pockets.What a two faced lieing piece of shit.

[RockerDaddyTazz]

Bless you Jack??

Thank you for Bell closing my File and Stoffer for his help as VAC Critic?

I gave my CD "Canadian Decoration Away to one of You Drug Dealers!!

Man to think You help me access legal Medical MJ with Rights for Libby and the Prince??

Ha! Ha! Ha!

You Scum Bag!!

I have my Hockey Stick Ready For YOU TOO!!

You Have Done Jack for Medical MJ Users!!

[rob1291]

The Liberals were going to pass a bill on marijuana, if to legalize small amounts for perso use, but they were voted out, id say their the best way to get it legalized as long as their is some pressure on them

[nelson6602]

fuck you c ock suckr

[Jacobrester]

LOL......they are high as hell during this interview.....yes I agree marijuana is less harmful than hard liquor...but it is still harmful in its own right

[scrappyhen]

There was a time Alcohol was "Prohibited" It wasn't Legal,and became a Criminal Offense.

Then Federal Gov. changed Policy and Decriminalized Alcohol. There are still Rules to follow about Who, How,where it's consumed.i.e. drunk driving,minors consuming,etc. There should be similar rules for marijuana usage. So there is less hypocrisy about what Drug usage/mental alterating products in use and who benefits from monies raised.

[paulrpmg]

we need full LEGALIZATION not decriminalization.. all i want to do is be a marijuana farmer and help everyone.

[diamondjim44]

weed is for PEDOPHILES