bradm Posted December 10, 2002 Report Posted December 10, 2002 Amidst all the psychic carnage and shattered dreams of those who got no or little in the way of bountiful yuletide missives from Phish* comes the following story in the Ottawa Sun. First, the when: quote: From Justice Minister Martin Cauchon: I don't like to give you a date, or a time frame, but let's say the beginning of next year, the four first months of next year. Now the what: quote: From a parliamentary committee report: It's expected the special committee will support the proposition that growing pot for personal use should not be a crime. Can I get a from the crowd? Aloha, Brad * Has anybody ever realized that one of the symbols for Jesus Christ is a fish?
paisley Posted December 10, 2002 Report Posted December 10, 2002 decriminalization for up to 30 grams of personal (its less than 10 gs in denmark) remember to vote liberal next election... here's a video link Yay Canada!!
bradm Posted December 10, 2002 Author Report Posted December 10, 2002 Of course, aside from Phish, there's another reason to move to Vegas: quote:From the Las Vegas Review Journal If Nevada voters pass Question 9 in November and again in two years, people 21 and older will be able to legally possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana in their home, but not in vehicles or public places. Use of the drug by minors also would remain illegal, as would driving under the influence of marijuana. The drug also would be sold in smoke shops and taxed. Um, three ounces is about 85 grams, people. Aloha, Brad
paisley Posted December 11, 2002 Report Posted December 11, 2002 agreed Momack... I personally haven't walked in fear because of pot in my pocket in 15 years so it doesn't affect me much... but it still seems like a sensible gesture that puts the Canadian people first and makes us look good in world opinion... certainly non conforming to American scare tactics... I'd like to think that canada is learning (or re-learning) to make its own decisions of policy... but I re-iterate... vote for whomever is willing to help make Canada a country that can be proud of itself for being good and humane to its citizens and the world as a whole...
MoMack Posted December 11, 2002 Report Posted December 11, 2002 Not entirely my place to say... but amidst the "vote for the red guys" stuff... just remember that maybe just maybe, there are more important issues to be considered then legalization of pot. Maybe, not bowing down to American pressures to fight in stupid wars, or implementing pharmacare or day care, or protecting our health care system, or increasing transfer payments to provinces for education should come into play when deciding who to vote for. Pot is pot.
Hux Posted December 11, 2002 Report Posted December 11, 2002 Sorry MoMack, I just deleted my post...I REALLY don't want to mix politics with music and this great site. Peace, Dr.H (email me if you wanna discuss! [email protected])
bouche Posted December 11, 2002 Report Posted December 11, 2002 Hasn't the issue just taken up enough debate time over the years and plenty of money on both sides that once it's passed "they" can put forth "their" energies on those 'more important' issues?
Im going home Donny Posted December 11, 2002 Report Posted December 11, 2002 ....nor have I walked in fear of being busted for possessing pot...ever realy....though it should be pointed out that I am a white girl living in a white girls middle class world. I am glad they are addressing this issue...next! Perhaps too this may pave the way for more hemp based products....paper,gas etc..I hope the implications of this are as huge as they can be. Fuck you George junior...
MoMack Posted December 12, 2002 Report Posted December 12, 2002 Very valid point Booche. Let's hope that it is one that holds true.... One step at a time I guess..
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