Fed Liberal DRAFT Policy on Marijuana

[flamingfingers]

I have scanned through this and while this is simply a draft, I can't see anything that really has not been addressed. And the numbers DO look appealing:

https://bc.liberal.ca/files/2013/01/DRA ... Jan-13.pdf

Maybe the BC Liberals could beat the feds to the gate on this. After all, BC is $urrounded by $tates that have undertaken thi$ initiative already.

What do you think?

[Hurtlander]

Sure, why not. Unlike some of the other hopeful but uncertain future sources of revenue that our government is banking on, this is a sure bet...

[maple leaf]

Probably would bring in more money than Enbridge. to BC

[flamingfingers]

What I am looking at also are the costs involved in policing. If legalization WERE to be adopted, then police resources could be better allocated towards higher level criminals - those gangs importing oxy, cocaine, meth into the country.

The 'War on Crime' ala Harper is not something the majority of people in Canada want to continue.

[GordonH]

I have scanned through this and while this is simply a draft, I can't see anything that really has not been addressed. And the numbers DO look appealing:

https://bc.liberal.ca/files/2013/01/DRA ... Jan-13.pdf

Maybe the BC Liberals could beat the feds to the gate on this. After all, BC is $urrounded by $tates that have undertaken thi$ initiative already.

What do you think?

Except in name there is no connection between Provincial & Federal Liberals in BC.

[maryjane48]

But on weed they both came same conclusions

[erinmore3775]

FF this "Liberal" policy paper is a comprehensive and rational approach to the legalization of marijuana. It is a great starting point since it compliments many of the marijuana laws enacted in many of the "border" states of the USA.

I believe that the tax revenue generated and the savings from current enforcement policies, that the issues around the medical use of marijuana could easily be resolved.

[flamingfingers]

I also read in the Draft where it refers to 'for people who do not choose to grow their own...' I take this to mean that people who grow their own medicine can continue the practice. I can find nothing in the draft that stipulates the licensing requirements, the number of plants or whether someone could be a designated grower.

Anyone know if there is a framework the Libs have in mind to cover this issue?

[mr.bandaid]

You going to eat that hot dog man?