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MONCTON, N.B -- An activist campaigning for the legalization of marijuana
was arrested yesterday after lighting up in front of an RCMP detachment in
Moncton. After spending about 20 minutes preaching to the mainly converted,
former Londoner Marc Emery, now of Vancouver, fired up a large bong and
within seconds, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
"Marijuana is a wonderful substitute for all things," Emery told about 30
onlookers shortly before the arrest.
"I've been smoking for 23 years. People should be growing it in their
backyards."
Emery said marijuana provides a certain enlightenment alcohol and other
drugs don't.
"Passing a joint is a signal of universal peace. Is there anything wrong
with feeling good? Something that's good for you, you should be doing all
the time."
RCMP Cpl. Terry-Lee Kennedy said police will interview Emery before deciding
whether to ask the Crown to lay charges.
Emery was in Moncton as part of his Summer of Legalization Tour. He
publishes Cannabis Culture magazine, runs a store that sells marijuana
seeds, and heads the B.C. Marijuana Party.
While he wasn't arrested during a similar protest in Halifax on the weekend,
Emery was charged with possession in Winnipeg and Regina.
The federal government hopes to have its new marijuana legislation passed by
year end, making possession of up to 15 grams of pot -- enough to roll about
15 to 20 joints -- a minor offence that would not involve a person getting a
criminal record.
Pubdate: Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Source: London Free Press (CN ON)
Contact: letters@lfpress.com
Website: The London Free Press
Author: Canadian Press
was arrested yesterday after lighting up in front of an RCMP detachment in
Moncton. After spending about 20 minutes preaching to the mainly converted,
former Londoner Marc Emery, now of Vancouver, fired up a large bong and
within seconds, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
"Marijuana is a wonderful substitute for all things," Emery told about 30
onlookers shortly before the arrest.
"I've been smoking for 23 years. People should be growing it in their
backyards."
Emery said marijuana provides a certain enlightenment alcohol and other
drugs don't.
"Passing a joint is a signal of universal peace. Is there anything wrong
with feeling good? Something that's good for you, you should be doing all
the time."
RCMP Cpl. Terry-Lee Kennedy said police will interview Emery before deciding
whether to ask the Crown to lay charges.
Emery was in Moncton as part of his Summer of Legalization Tour. He
publishes Cannabis Culture magazine, runs a store that sells marijuana
seeds, and heads the B.C. Marijuana Party.
While he wasn't arrested during a similar protest in Halifax on the weekend,
Emery was charged with possession in Winnipeg and Regina.
The federal government hopes to have its new marijuana legislation passed by
year end, making possession of up to 15 grams of pot -- enough to roll about
15 to 20 joints -- a minor offence that would not involve a person getting a
criminal record.
Pubdate: Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Source: London Free Press (CN ON)
Contact: letters@lfpress.com
Website: The London Free Press
Author: Canadian Press
