Thu 19 Aug 2010
Jack Layton and the NDP abandon drug policy reform?
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NDP leader Jack Layton denies that he had a deal with Marc Emery’s BC Marijuana Party to join forces, but he’s on video saying that he supports ending penalties for having, growing or selling marijuana: www.youtube.com On September 20, 2008, his spokesperson Brad Lavigne told the Canadian Press: “Lavigne acknowledged the NDP has long advocated, and continues to advocate, decriminalization of simple possession of small amounts of marijuana, but said that does not extend to trafficking or grow ops.” Talk about a confusing message. Repeal of possession laws, while leaving cultivation and trafficking laws in place, only helps organized crime. So what is the NDP’s position on ending the failed war on drugs? It’s about as clear as mud as Layton demonstrated in this scrum following a rally in Edmonton, Alberta.
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