MARIJUANA PARTY FAVOURS SCHOOL VOUCHER SYSTEM

Twenty-year-old Jon Fulford is the candidate for the B.C. Marijuana party
in the Abbotsford-Clayburn riding, a party that has gained recent headlines
in the national press as election day (May 16) draws closer.

Fulford, a Chilliwack resident, says he has an "extensive background'' in
alternative medicine, public speaking, holistic health and internet technology.

He says he is "excited to stand in the front lines of a historical and
political movement that is not only focused on ending the costly and
dangerous prohibition of cannabis, but will create a financially
independent country, that has freedom of choice, better health care, and a
lot more.''

Despite the fact he is running in a strong Liberal riding, Fulford says he
is "not too concerned about any competition, as I feel The NDP has
abandoned or ignored virtually all of the principles and platforms. The
Liberals have no innovative ideas, none of the new solutions so desperately
needed by BC, and although the Green Party's goal of a cleaner environment
is laudable, they believe that more government intervention is the solution.''

The prohibition of cannabis costs tax payers billions, and does not keep
anyone from accessing it, Fulford believes.

"We also feel private insurance companies should be allowed to freely
compete against ICBC, and there should be no new taxes.

"The Marijuana Party would also like to see the promotion of diversity and
options in education by creating a 'voucher' system, whereby any parent who
wishes to put their child into private or alternative schooling is given a
financial credit towards that education, equivalent to the cost of public
schooling.

"As for health, we wish to ensure that no complimentary or alternative
medicine by banned or prohibited in B.C., expanding health care coverage to
include time-tested therapies from other cultures, as well as a broader
range of preventative therapies.

"We also recognize that virtually all of the sacramental and sacred plants
of First Nations people in North and South America have been banned, in an
effort to destroy native culture and spiritual practices.

"First Nations people should be allowed to grow any plants they want on
their land, and we support First Nations right to self-determination and
self-sufficiency,'' he adds.