QUESTIONS ABOUT CANNABIS

WITH the general election due to be called at any moment, Labour's local
canvassers, policy makers and campaign organisers will no doubt have
received their 600 page policy guide.

This guide gives all the stock, party line answers to questions that they
may be asked about by the prospective voters.

The 'model' answer for canvassers over legalising cannabis: 'Labour remains
firmly opposed to the legalisation or decriminalisation of any currently
controlled drug.

"The scientific evidence is quite clear about the harmful effects of
cannabis, both long term and short term'.

Yet, if the scientists and experts are right, cannabis is demonstrably less
harmful than beer, tobacco and most over the counter medications.

So why are we still arresting 100,000 people a year, including sick people
who need this herb for pain relief?

These are the questions that I want answering from Labour. I won't hold my
breath.

Don Barnard
Legalise Cannabis Alliance