This is a little a little more reasonable and sensible approach on the road to possibly decriminalizing the stuff. Nobody should become a criminal for possession of a small amount of pot. Although, my guess is that the "I want it now and I want it all" crowd won't be happy even with this small victory should it pass and will start with the legalize all drugs rhetoric and protests probably submarining the whole endeavor.
But it's nice to see that at least one pot activist is smart enough to understand that you have to work within the system to achieve your goals and that if you continually poke the dog with a stick, even when told not to, your gonna end up getting bit.
So now we see the antagonistic activist in jail and the smart activist in court. I wonder who's doing more to help their cause.
The 60-year-old seasonal construction worker intends to keep working, saying he’ll donate his wages to the food bank.
As for the windfall, Erb says some will go to family, friends, homeless shelters and another cause he has championed for years.
"The legalization, decriminalization of marijuana."
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Interesting to see how this plays out.
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Oh I imagine it will play out very well for the supporters of this initiative, Gunnair. I know many people in my neighborhood who will be voting favorably.
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Mowich Mowich:
Oh I imagine it will play out very well for the supporters of this initiative, Gunnair. I know many people in my neighborhood who will be voting favorably.
Here as well. I know I will and I've never touched the stuff.
By the way, I only just came across your Chinook Jargon name. Now there two wi you and Hyack.
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Yeah, just makes sense at this point.
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Zipperfish Zipperfish:
Yeah, just makes sense at this point.
The thought that US states are more liberal than BC when it comes to pot is absolutely !
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Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 1:36 pm
Gunnair Gunnair:
Zipperfish Zipperfish:
Yeah, just makes sense at this point.
The thought that US states are more liberal than BC when it comes to pot is absolutely !
Yes. We had a major setback a few years ago though.
Liberal Leader Paul Martin will reintroduce legislation to decriminalize marijuana if he is re-elected, he said Friday in Halifax. The proposed legislation died when the election was called.
Martin is campaigning in Atlantic Canada Friday, with stops in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. When asked if he had ever tried marijuana, Martin said he's never inhaled.
"But there is a rumour going around that I've eaten brownies," he said. Previously, he's told a story of a strange-tasting batch of brownies baked by his wife, Sheila.
During a session Tuesday morning with Colonel Gray High School students in Charlottetown, the candidate for the federal Liberal Party leadership came out in support of decriminalizing marijuana and even discussed the possibility of legalization. Trudeau’s opinion on the touchy subject was the first thing the Papineau MP was asked during a question-and-answer session with English-speaking students at the school. “What’s your thoughts on de-,” said the student, who paused when he appeared to forget the word. “Decriminalization,” said Trudeau, finishing the student’s question for him. “Of marijuana,” added the student. The question sent a wave of laughter through the students. However, from the look on many of their faces, few expected to receive the answer Trudeau was about to give. “I think we have to recognize first and foremost that the war on drugs, as it exists right now, doesn’t work,” said Trudeau, adding that the current system puts criminal records on Canadians who consume the drug, while also allowing criminal organizations to profit from the prohibition. “So I am a huge supporter of decriminalization.” However, Trudeau added that the next step to look at would be legalization. This would take marijuana profits away from criminal organizations and allow the government to tax and regulate the drug. Trudeau added that regulating the drug would mean keeping it away from children, since individuals would have to demonstrate ID before purchasing marijuana. “(Because) you guys aren’t allowed to buy cigarettes or booze either. Because it’s not good for you,” he added. By this point in the response, the student who originally asked Trudeau the question had stopped paying attention to the MP’s answer and began talking to his friends. Trudeau noticed, and didn’t waste the opportunity to point out that while a number of studies have shown marijuana is less hazardous to health than alcohol and tobacco, the drug can also affect brain development if used heavily during teenage years. “And the effect of marijuana on the growing brain is being demonstrated by the muttering in the corner right now,” said Trudeau of the unaware students. His comment drew gasps, then laughter and finally thunderous applause from other students and staff.
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Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 4:22 pm
Curtman Curtman:
Gunnair Gunnair:
Zipperfish Zipperfish:
Yeah, just makes sense at this point.
The thought that US states are more liberal than BC when it comes to pot is absolutely !
Yes. We had a major setback a few years ago though.
Liberal Leader Paul Martin will reintroduce legislation to decriminalize marijuana if he is re-elected, he said Friday in Halifax. The proposed legislation died when the election was called.
Martin is campaigning in Atlantic Canada Friday, with stops in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. When asked if he had ever tried marijuana, Martin said he's never inhaled.
"But there is a rumour going around that I've eaten brownies," he said. Previously, he's told a story of a strange-tasting batch of brownies baked by his wife, Sheila.
During a session Tuesday morning with Colonel Gray High School students in Charlottetown, the candidate for the federal Liberal Party leadership came out in support of decriminalizing marijuana and even discussed the possibility of legalization. Trudeau’s opinion on the touchy subject was the first thing the Papineau MP was asked during a question-and-answer session with English-speaking students at the school. “What’s your thoughts on de-,” said the student, who paused when he appeared to forget the word. “Decriminalization,” said Trudeau, finishing the student’s question for him. “Of marijuana,” added the student. The question sent a wave of laughter through the students. However, from the look on many of their faces, few expected to receive the answer Trudeau was about to give. “I think we have to recognize first and foremost that the war on drugs, as it exists right now, doesn’t work,” said Trudeau, adding that the current system puts criminal records on Canadians who consume the drug, while also allowing criminal organizations to profit from the prohibition. “So I am a huge supporter of decriminalization.” However, Trudeau added that the next step to look at would be legalization. This would take marijuana profits away from criminal organizations and allow the government to tax and regulate the drug. Trudeau added that regulating the drug would mean keeping it away from children, since individuals would have to demonstrate ID before purchasing marijuana. “(Because) you guys aren’t allowed to buy cigarettes or booze either. Because it’s not good for you,” he added. By this point in the response, the student who originally asked Trudeau the question had stopped paying attention to the MP’s answer and began talking to his friends. Trudeau noticed, and didn’t waste the opportunity to point out that while a number of studies have shown marijuana is less hazardous to health than alcohol and tobacco, the drug can also affect brain development if used heavily during teenage years. “And the effect of marijuana on the growing brain is being demonstrated by the muttering in the corner right now,” said Trudeau of the unaware students. His comment drew gasps, then laughter and finally thunderous applause from other students and staff.
Mulcair was against it...hey isn't he the official opposition leader?
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Zipperfish Zipperfish:
Yeah, just makes sense at this point.
Exactly and if it passes I wonder if our local advocate will move to BC from Winnipeg.
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Freakinoldguy Freakinoldguy:
Zipperfish Zipperfish:
Yeah, just makes sense at this point.
Exactly and if it passes I wonder if our local advocate will move to BC from Winnipeg.
Admiral.........Tillers, now!
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Gunnair Gunnair:
Freakinoldguy Freakinoldguy:
Zipperfish Zipperfish:
Yeah, just makes sense at this point.
Exactly and if it passes I wonder if our local advocate will move to BC from Winnipeg.
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