A more accurate description of the "cannabis issue" is the cannabis PROHIBITION issue. The significant harms caused by the policy of cannabis prohibition affect ALL members of society, and therefore should be an issue of concern to everyone.
"The continued prohibition of Cannabis jeopardizes the health and well-being of Canadians much more than does the substance itself."
Source: Senate Special Committee on Illegal Drugs, 2002 -- Final Report |
Politicians will not make cannabis law reform a priority until they are assured that their electorate will support their position.
Once the general public comes to understand how harmful, ineffective and costly the current approach is they will be more likely to speak out about it.
"We estimate the cost of enforcing cannabis drug laws to be closer to $1-1.5 billion per annum."
Source: Senate Special Committee on Illegal Drugs, 2002 -- Final Report |
60,000 Canadians are charged with Cannabis offences each year.
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