News (Media Awareness Project) - New Zealand: Cannabis Sent To Smith |
| Title: | New Zealand: Cannabis Sent To Smith |
| Published On: | 2000-09-20 |
| Source: | Nelson Mail, The (New Zealand) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-03 08:05:00 |
CANNABIS SENT TO SMITH
Nelson MP Nick Smith's anti-cannabis campaigning has seen him deluged with free samples of dope in the post, as part of a pro-liberalisation lobbying drive.
Dr Smith said on Wednesday that he had so far received about 20 cannabis joints in the mail over recent weeks - with three parcels arriving in the last week alone - from people pushing for cannabis law reform.
The MP has been leading a campaign with the School Trustees Association opposing liberalisation, and said cannabis supporters had sent him hundreds of letters and e-mails along with the "starter kits" containing samples of the drug.
"While it is a bit of a joke, it also shows just how accessible the drug is," Dr Smith said.
He had passed the cannabis to parliamentary security staff for disposal.
Nelson MP Nick Smith's anti-cannabis campaigning has seen him deluged with free samples of dope in the post, as part of a pro-liberalisation lobbying drive.
Dr Smith said on Wednesday that he had so far received about 20 cannabis joints in the mail over recent weeks - with three parcels arriving in the last week alone - from people pushing for cannabis law reform.
The MP has been leading a campaign with the School Trustees Association opposing liberalisation, and said cannabis supporters had sent him hundreds of letters and e-mails along with the "starter kits" containing samples of the drug.
"While it is a bit of a joke, it also shows just how accessible the drug is," Dr Smith said.
He had passed the cannabis to parliamentary security staff for disposal.
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