MARC EMERY, CRIMINAL OR HERO?

Re: An Open Letter To Justice Minister Rob Nicholson, Karen Selick, Jan. 2.

I certainly agree with Karen Selick that Marc Emery is a hero. He
speaks his mind and he puts his energy and money behind his beliefs, a
necessary prerequisite for a functioning democracy. America's approach
to drug enforcement is criminal and ineffective. What is to be gained
by sacrificing Mr. Emery and his colleagues to such evil? Stand up
Canada, do not be intimidated by big brother.

Robert Melamede, associate professor, Biology Department, University
of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colo.