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MrPopup · 09-04-2002, 01:06 PM

Senate committee urges legal marijuana

By DARREN YOURK
Globe and Mail Update

The federal government should legalize the use of marijuana by adults, the Senate committee on Illegal Drugs recommended Wednesday in its final report.

The committee's more than 600 page report, tabled Wednesday, says that the current system of prohibition in Canada does not work and should be replaced by a regulated system that would focus on illegal trafficking, prevention programs and respecting individual and collective freedoms.

"In our opinion, Canadian society is ready for a responsible policy of cannabis regulation that complies with these basic principles," the report says.

The report, the result of a two-year study of public policy related to marijuana, also recommends that the federal government amend the controlled drugs and substances act so that it can declare an amnesty for any Canadians convicted of possession of the drug under current or past legislation.

"Scientific evidence overwhelmingly indicates that cannabis is substantially less harmful than alcohol and should be treated not as a criminal issue but as a social and public health issue," Progressive Conservative Senator Pierre Nolin, the committee chairman, said Wednesday at an Ottawa press conference.

The committee says that public opinion on marijuana is more liberal than it was a decade ago and that Canadians strongly support the use of the drug for medical purposes.

"This report is a unanimous one," Liberal Senator Colin Kenny said. "No one on the committee wants to see an increase in the use of cannabis. In fact, we believe that the recommendations you see in this report will ultimately result in a reduction of use of the drug.

"We think that the main accomplishment we'll see here is a reduction in the criminality associated with the drug, and we think that is a very valuable benefit."

The report also strongly urges the federal government to develop a comprehensive and co-ordinated national drug strategy. The committee is calling for a national adviser on psychoactive substances and dependencies to be created within the privy council.

"We really need to get our act together on a multilateral basis on our drug policy in general," Mr. Nolin said. "In many ways, prohibition is a copout."

It is not clear if the committee's recommendations will ever be adopted. There is broad support in Parliament for decriminalization of marijuana, but the Liberal government has not signalled whether it would introduce a bill calling for legalization.

"There is no need for great delays if the government agrees with us," Mr. Nolin said. "We hope that the government will immediately address many of our suggestions, particularly those related to medicinal marijuana."

The Canadian Police Association will hold a press conference to respond to the report later Wednesday.
With reports from Canadian Press

boldy · 09-04-2002, 01:07 PM

read all of that ?

MrPopup · 09-04-2002, 01:07 PM

amnesty for any Canadians convicted of possession of the drug under current or past legislation.

now just imagine if the Americans adopt a similar policy.

Half the country that now works in the prison-security sector would be OUT OF WORK.

eru · 09-04-2002, 01:10 PM

Drugs are bad -- you'll die sooner.

Rictor · 09-04-2002, 01:13 PM

Yah, prison system guys would be out of a job and we'd have millions of former prisoners out on the streets looking for jobs. The economy would take a hit. But then again...marijuana would bring in a lot of tax dollars and create a lot of jobs if it was legal.

pauly · 09-04-2002, 01:18 PM

Personally I had a year long battle with Non Hodgkins lymphoma and had to undergo chemotherapy, spinal chemotherapy, and radiation among other treatments. I've never been a huge marijuana smoker but it made my life 100% better going through all my treatments. For instance after my first chemo treatment I puked for at least 3 days straight, about every hour. My doctor gave me multiple prescriptions for the nausea etc, nothing worked. After that I decided I'd go get a few nugs and smoke myself retarded for my next treatment. Worked like a charm. Don't get me wrong, I was still sick as hell but nowhere near the level I was during my first chemo. I think that it is really fucked that people have to go through chemo and might be to old to find weed, or just because their doctor can't prescribe it they have to suffer more. There?s something out there that can make these peoples lives more livable and less painful but the government won?t let them have it. That?s messed up. On a brighter note, im 100% cancer free and in remission, yay.

PornoDoggy · 09-04-2002, 01:23 PM

Actually, the U.S. is putting pressure on Canada not to enact that law. I heard an interview with the "Drug Czar" who had already been in Ottawa twice to work against it.

They tell me at those meetings I go to that I shouldn't do that any more, 'cuz a good buzz goes better with a good beer (and they are quite right), so I kinda think they ought to keep it illegal since I can't do it - but fuck, I'm tired of state taxes going more and more to building prisons any more.

Sly_RJ · 09-04-2002, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by pauly
Personally I had a year long battle with Non Hodgkins lymphoma and had to undergo chemotherapy, spinal chemotherapy, and radiation among other treatments. I've never been a huge marijuana smoker but it made my life 100% better going through all my treatments. For instance after my first chemo treatment I puked for at least 3 days straight, about every hour. My doctor gave me multiple prescriptions for the nausea etc, nothing worked. After that I decided I'd go get a few nugs and smoke myself retarded for my next treatment. Worked like a charm. Don't get me wrong, I was still sick as hell but nowhere near the level I was during my first chemo. I think that it is really fucked that people have to go through chemo and might be to old to find weed, or just because their doctor can't prescribe it they have to suffer more. There?s something out there that can make these peoples lives more livable and less painful but the government won?t let them have it. That?s messed up. On a brighter note, im 100% cancer free and in remission, yay.

Good luck.

pauly · 09-04-2002, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by Sly_RJ

Good luck.

Thanks, just felt like I needed to rant there. Its different, i'm 21 and I had to come in contact with all these dying sick people going thru chemo. Sad knowing that it was a lot harder on them because weed isn't legal.

Pornwolf · 09-04-2002, 01:58 PM

That was heartwrenching Pauly! Glad to hear you are ok!

RockBros · 10-27-2002, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by Sly_RJ

Good luck.

Stay Well!

Machete_ · 10-27-2002, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pauly
Personally I had a year long battle with Non Hodgkins lymphoma and had to undergo chemotherapy, spinal chemotherapy, and radiation among other treatments. I've never been a huge marijuana smoker but it made my life 100% better going through all my treatments. For instance after my first chemo treatment I puked for at least 3 days straight, about every hour. My doctor gave me multiple prescriptions for the nausea etc, nothing worked. After that I decided I'd go get a few nugs and smoke myself retarded for my next treatment. Worked like a charm. Don't get me wrong, I was still sick as hell but nowhere near the level I was during my first chemo. I think that it is really fucked that people have to go through chemo and might be to old to find weed, or just because their doctor can't prescribe it they have to suffer more. There?s something out there that can make these peoples lives more livable and less painful but the government won?t let them have it. That?s messed up. On a brighter note, im 100% cancer free and in remission, yay.

thats HARD.. glad to see you won the battle

Webby · 10-27-2002, 11:11 AM

pauly:

Sounds like a long struggle there for a guy who is just 21 now!
Best of health from now onwards!

Webby · 10-27-2002, 11:29 AM

PornDoggy:

*Actually, the U.S. is putting pressure on Canada not to enact that law.*

Shit.. is there anything the US ain't putting pressure on?? :-) Fortunately the world is not governed by what the US "likes"..
It is well known Mary Jane is of benefit to folks suffering from certain illnesses - I know of some myself (Na.. don't puff it myself!*g*). Other countries are changing their attitudes to MJ and "decriminalizing" these "offenses" (not necessarily in "dealing" tho!). Nice to see Canada adding to this list!

Dunno about the US.. tis the country with the highest percentage of population that seem to have this desire to puff the world's drug output! :-) But reckon it is time for some forward thinking as regards MJ and stop locking folks up for crap "offenses"! *g* US is also the country with the highest percentage of prison inmates - there must be a "purpose" in this someplace *g*

09-04-2002, 01:06 PM	#1
MrPopup Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: on the internet Posts: 3,783	AMERICANS. Come on up! Senate committee urges legal marijuana By DARREN YOURK Globe and Mail Update The federal government should legalize the use of marijuana by adults, the Senate committee on Illegal Drugs recommended Wednesday in its final report. The committee's more than 600 page report, tabled Wednesday, says that the current system of prohibition in Canada does not work and should be replaced by a regulated system that would focus on illegal trafficking, prevention programs and respecting individual and collective freedoms. "In our opinion, Canadian society is ready for a responsible policy of cannabis regulation that complies with these basic principles," the report says. The report, the result of a two-year study of public policy related to marijuana, also recommends that the federal government amend the controlled drugs and substances act so that it can declare an amnesty for any Canadians convicted of possession of the drug under current or past legislation. "Scientific evidence overwhelmingly indicates that cannabis is substantially less harmful than alcohol and should be treated not as a criminal issue but as a social and public health issue," Progressive Conservative Senator Pierre Nolin, the committee chairman, said Wednesday at an Ottawa press conference. The committee says that public opinion on marijuana is more liberal than it was a decade ago and that Canadians strongly support the use of the drug for medical purposes. "This report is a unanimous one," Liberal Senator Colin Kenny said. "No one on the committee wants to see an increase in the use of cannabis. In fact, we believe that the recommendations you see in this report will ultimately result in a reduction of use of the drug. "We think that the main accomplishment we'll see here is a reduction in the criminality associated with the drug, and we think that is a very valuable benefit." The report also strongly urges the federal government to develop a comprehensive and co-ordinated national drug strategy. The committee is calling for a national adviser on psychoactive substances and dependencies to be created within the privy council. "We really need to get our act together on a multilateral basis on our drug policy in general," Mr. Nolin said. "In many ways, prohibition is a copout." It is not clear if the committee's recommendations will ever be adopted. There is broad support in Parliament for decriminalization of marijuana, but the Liberal government has not signalled whether it would introduce a bill calling for legalization. "There is no need for great delays if the government agrees with us," Mr. Nolin said. "We hope that the government will immediately address many of our suggestions, particularly those related to medicinal marijuana." The Canadian Police Association will hold a press conference to respond to the report later Wednesday. With reports from Canadian Press __________________ <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1" bgcolor="#008000"><tr><td><font size=3>Gone</font></td></tr></table>

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MrPopup Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: on the internet Posts: 3,783	amnesty for any Canadians convicted of possession of the drug under current or past legislation. now just imagine if the Americans adopt a similar policy. Half the country that now works in the prison-security sector would be OUT OF WORK. __________________ <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1" bgcolor="#008000"><tr><td><font size=3>Gone</font></td></tr></table> Last edited by MrPopup; 09-04-2002 at 01:10 PM..

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09-04-2002, 01:18 PM	#6
pauly Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 114	Personally I had a year long battle with Non Hodgkins lymphoma and had to undergo chemotherapy, spinal chemotherapy, and radiation among other treatments. I've never been a huge marijuana smoker but it made my life 100% better going through all my treatments. For instance after my first chemo treatment I puked for at least 3 days straight, about every hour. My doctor gave me multiple prescriptions for the nausea etc, nothing worked. After that I decided I'd go get a few nugs and smoke myself retarded for my next treatment. Worked like a charm. Don't get me wrong, I was still sick as hell but nowhere near the level I was during my first chemo. I think that it is really fucked that people have to go through chemo and might be to old to find weed, or just because their doctor can't prescribe it they have to suffer more. There?s something out there that can make these peoples lives more livable and less painful but the government won?t let them have it. That?s messed up. On a brighter note, im 100% cancer free and in remission, yay. __________________ icq: 87278268 Last edited by pauly; 09-04-2002 at 01:20 PM..

09-04-2002, 01:13 PM	#5
Rictor Old Timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 12,208	Yah, prison system guys would be out of a job and we'd have millions of former prisoners out on the streets looking for jobs. The economy would take a hit. But then again...marijuana would bring in a lot of tax dollars and create a lot of jobs if it was legal.

09-04-2002, 01:23 PM	#7
PornoDoggy Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,053	Actually, the U.S. is putting pressure on Canada not to enact that law. I heard an interview with the "Drug Czar" who had already been in Ottawa twice to work against it. They tell me at those meetings I go to that I shouldn't do that any more, 'cuz a good buzz goes better with a good beer (and they are quite right), so I kinda think they ought to keep it illegal since I can't do it - but fuck, I'm tired of state taxes going more and more to building prisons any more.

09-04-2002, 01:58 PM	#10
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	That was heartwrenching Pauly! Glad to hear you are ok!

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Webby Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Far far away - as possible Posts: 14,956	pauly: Sounds like a long struggle there for a guy who is just 21 now! Best of health from now onwards!

10-27-2002, 11:29 AM	#14
Webby Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Far far away - as possible Posts: 14,956	PornDoggy: Actually, the U.S. is putting pressure on Canada not to enact that law. Shit.. is there anything the US ain't putting pressure on?? :-) Fortunately the world is not governed by what the US "likes".. It is well known Mary Jane is of benefit to folks suffering from certain illnesses - I know of some myself (Na.. don't puff it myself!g). Other countries are changing their attitudes to MJ and "decriminalizing" these "offenses" (not necessarily in "dealing" tho!). Nice to see Canada adding to this list! Dunno about the US.. tis the country with the highest percentage of population that seem to have this desire to puff the world's drug output! :-) But reckon it is time for some forward thinking as regards MJ and stop locking folks up for crap "offenses"! g US is also the country with the highest percentage of prison inmates - there must be a "purpose" in this someplace g