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Posted by FoM on August 13, 2001 at 08:19:15 PT By Kevin Dougherty, The Gazette Source: Montreal Gazette 
The youth wing of his party rejected the decriminalization of marijuana yesterday by a vote of 110 to 83, but Quebec Liberal leader Jean Charest said the debate continues - even within his own family. "There may have been a vote here today, but discussion or no discussion, it doesn't mean that the debate is over and neither is the discussion over around our table," Charest confessed to reporters after a weekend convention of his party's youth wing wrapped up in Saint-Augustin, west of Quebec City. Snipped Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help |
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Comment #3 posted by krutch on August 13, 2001 at 12:28:12 PT:
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| "Delegate Denis Gauthier, who identified himself as a medical resident, branded marijuana a public health hazard, saying it contributes to heart disease, asthma, memory loss and loss of intelligence." As Patrick pointed out there is no evidence that grass causes loss of intellect. But there is a further flaw to Gauthier's argument. Consider this analogy. Snack foods cause obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and high blodd pressure. There for lets make laws that make those who sell and consume snack foods criminals. Does this sound stupid. I think it does. But I am not suprised that an analogous idea dealing with drugs comes out of the mouth of one who calls himself a liberal. Liberals are fans of Big Brother. They want the government to keep citizens safe from personal excesses. I do not want the government to protect me from myself. I know the danger of eating snack cakes, and I know the dangers of smoking grass. What I put into my body is my own business. Keep the government out of my life. Leave me the hell alone. [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #2 posted by Patrick on August 13, 2001 at 09:01:27 PT |
| Remember how pissed off Elmer would get at Bugs? That is the picture of me when I read the following: "Delegate Denis Gauthier, who identified himself as a medical resident, branded marijuana a public health hazard, saying it contributes to heart disease, asthma, memory loss and loss of intelligence. "There have to be more studies before it is approved," he said." Hey Denis, hello, earth to politician, open brain before mouth. Loss of intelligence is not caused my marijuana use. However, running for office and getting elected seems to be the leading cause of intelligence loss nationwide. In a recent study of course. [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #1 posted by Sudaca on August 13, 2001 at 08:53:55 PT |
| are not a faithful representation of youth. i'm surprised that 83 vote for. [ Post Comment ] |
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