Wil's Rant

The pot decriminalization law has been re-introduced in Canada. It's about time. The origin of Canadian law regarding pot rests mostly with a flawed report written almost a century ago. The legal views have not changed since. The biggest problem with this that I see is the reaction of the American Gov't. Strangely, the Americans still feel that it's appropriate to send pot smokers too jail, and not just pot smokers. Anyone convicted of any drug possession in the U.S. stand a good chance of jail time. And the jails are full to the brim. Personally, I think that jail for simple drug possession is a crime in itself. The toughest jails should be reserved for the violent offenders. Canada's recent departure from towing the American line on Iraq, pot, gay marriage, missile defense?, and Kyoto have made me all that much prouder to be a Canadian. Best friends don't have to agree on everything. In my opinion, Canada has chosen to take a more enlightened approach to these subjects. I hardly think that the fabric of our society will come apart as a result!