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B.C. - School District No. 20 votes next week on whether or not to write parliament in support of Bill C-17 and the decriminalization of marijuana for students.
"I'm against drugs but I support things like Bill C-17 because we should not make it miserable for young kids if they make a silly mistake," said trustee Mickey Kinakin.
In addition, he said criminal records associated with pot have profound implications on students later in life when it comes to education and travel.
Abbotsford school board wrote the prime minister earlier in the month expressing concern that C-17 is not being considered in the best interest of youth.
But Kinakin encouraged his board to write a letter in opposition to Abbotsford's stance.
"C-17 does not permit the board from passing policy to stop kids from doing drugs," Kinakin said, "but what it does do is take away punitive action against young people making poor decisions that will affect them for the rest of their lives."
The board will revisit the issue during next Monday's open meeting. Kinakin said he would vote to support the government in taking this initiative for students.
Source: Castlegar News (CN BC)
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"I'm against drugs but I support things like Bill C-17 because we should not make it miserable for young kids if they make a silly mistake," said trustee Mickey Kinakin.
In addition, he said criminal records associated with pot have profound implications on students later in life when it comes to education and travel.
Abbotsford school board wrote the prime minister earlier in the month expressing concern that C-17 is not being considered in the best interest of youth.
But Kinakin encouraged his board to write a letter in opposition to Abbotsford's stance.
"C-17 does not permit the board from passing policy to stop kids from doing drugs," Kinakin said, "but what it does do is take away punitive action against young people making poor decisions that will affect them for the rest of their lives."
The board will revisit the issue during next Monday's open meeting. Kinakin said he would vote to support the government in taking this initiative for students.
Source: Castlegar News (CN BC)
Copyright: 2005 Castlegar News
Contact: newsroom@castlegarnews.com
Website: Home - Castlegar News
