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Posted by FoM on April 19, 2002 at 08:23:45 PT By Malcolm Curtis Source: Victoria Times-Colonist 
Victoria has become the second municipality in B.C. to formally support the decriminalization of marijuana use and possession for medicinal purposes. City council Thursday unanimously passed a motion requesting the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to lobby the federal government to relax the laws on marijuana.The motion was proposed by Coun. Rob Fleming, who said it was designed to "move Canada away from treating marijuana as a banned substance to a controlled substance." The motion follows a similar statement endorsed by North Vancouver council. This is a case where "society is way ahead of lawmakers," Fleming said. Many municipalities have expressed the view that fighting medical pot use is a losing battle, "a waste of police resources," he said. Arresting people for medical marijuana use is something police no longer want to do, Fleming said. His motion was supported by Coun. Pam Madoff, who thanked members of the public for educating council about the issue. Several groups of medical users of marijuana, including members of the local Cannabis Buyers Club, have addressed council on the subject this month. More than 20 people, some in wheelchairs, with ailments ranging from cancer to glaucoma, have appealed to council for support on the issue. Fleming said the federal laws, in theory, allow people to use marijuana to alleviate medical problems. But the reality is that lawful access to pot is difficult, if not impossible. Coun. Helen Hughes was cautiously supportive, approving the motion only after it was clarified to refer to medical use of marijuana. But Coun. Denise Savoie said the action is long overdue. "We've been caught in a time warp on cannabis," she said. Ted Smith, a crusader for liberalized marijuana laws and a supporter of the Cannabis Buyers Club, praised council's action. "To learn that we have council's support is encouraging," said Smith, who is battling several marijuana charges before the court. "We've started the ball moving that can hopefully move from Victoria to Halifax." Smith said he hopes to convince other capital region municipalities to jump on the bandwagon. Under the current law, just three dozen people have received federal exemptions to use marijuana in the Victoria area. But there are more than 900 members of the buyers club with medical reasons, certified by a doctor, to use it, Smith said. Complete Title: Victoria Council Endorses Softening Nation's Pot Laws Source: Victoria Times-Colonist (CN BC) Related Articles & Web Site: Canadian Links Pot Remains Burning Issue Problem Pot - NOW Magazine Of Cannabis and Compassion Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help |
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Comment #5 posted by herbdoc215 on April 19, 2002 at 12:54:07 PT:
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| I hate to ask this but I would sure am tired of this. steve [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #4 posted by Nuevo Mexican on April 19, 2002 at 12:26:34 PT |
| I'm an Astrologer, and would like to do your chart and Steve Kubbys' if anyone that knows him can get it. Time,am/pm, Place, and date is all I need. It is in the stars, and I'm sure it is in your chart as well! What good will this do?
The threat to your life and Steve Kubbys' will show up, as will the likely outcome. As we are all concerned and feeling uncertain, your chart will reveal the cosmic timing behind these events, and the positive outcome that is guaranteed by your sacrifice!
Thanks from everyone here for your bravery and putting yourself in harms way! [ Post Comment ] |
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Comment #3 posted by Jose Melendez on April 19, 2002 at 11:00:06 PT:
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| Hey Steve Tuck, glad you have been released. Please sit down with your lawyer and Lucy in front of a video camera and explain everything that happened, also get a quote or position from RCMP or Immigration Canada if possible, and at least any locally broadcast tv or newspaper reports. I will combine those images with graphics and some simple video editing and post the resulting video file on the net. Also, I can make available VHS copies by the hundreds, if needed. Don't worry about the money, send the video via UPS COD if you need. We are behind you all the way. Also, if anyone has a contact for Alec Baldwin, I think this is the perfect opportunity to use that bus ticket courtesy of the GOP. We could interview people along the route, and Mr. Baldwin would surely be able to attract attention to the cause. My snail address: Feel free to email me if you have any questions. [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #2 posted by FoM on April 19, 2002 at 09:26:54 PT |
| Now you made me cry. I was so worried about you and so was everyone here. Take a deep breathe and close your eyes and calmly say to yourself it will all work out. It will all work out. I believe that truth must prevail and compassion and mercy must start. I thought Steve Kubby was out too. Somehow keep us posted. If you can't please ask someone who knows you to do it for you here on C News. God Bless You and just try to stop the world from spinning for your health sake. Please! [ Post Comment ] |
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Comment #1 posted by herbdoc215 on April 19, 2002 at 09:12:22 PT:
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| FoM, After I got out of jail last night I read all comments here and cried my eye's out, I cannot express with words my gratitude to you and your readers for compassion shown to me and Steve. God smiles on you and the world for giving us you! I am crazy this morning and breaking my lawyers rule as there exist's a life and death emergancy, Steve is still in jail and they are torturing him to death, I promised him I would not rest until he was free and now he has nobody in jail to take care of him, I don't know what your readers can do but I will be damed if I'll sit by and watch my brother die in jail. I beg on my knee's to any who read this to please act before we lose another hero to this pogram. I am eternally in your debt to all of you who have stood up so bravely for us as I know how much it can cost so Gob Bless You. Peace, Steven Tuck, alive and in exile
ps. The crown used MAP.inc media releases against me as evidense? Printed with their logo at bottom and all in court? [ Post Comment ] |
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