Anti-Legalization Archives

Various drug cops and police chiefs in the Toronto area have described the marijuana problem in Ontario as "an epidemic", "out-of-control", "a crisis", "a disaster" and "currently uncontainable." The numbers they have are startling. Three years ago 200 grow operations were searched in Ontario; last year there were 1,400. Three years ago in Durham there were 27 grow operations busted; last year 150. In the York region there were 40 grow operation-based search warrants executed. Last year: 170. Doctors who are fighting to keep marijuana banned say the information emanating from lobby groups like Canada's Marijuana Party is dangerous. "People don't perceive marijuana as harmful anymore and I think that's happened largely because of a powerful propaganda machine which has led to a general ignorance," said Dr. Raju Hajela, a past president of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine. "There is a real discrepancy between what scientific evidence has proven and what the public perception is," Hajela said. Hajela said the public, and even the media, have been seduced by the pro-marijuana marketing campaign.

Medical Pot Law Opposed By Governor Douglas (Rutland Herald)
By DAVID MACE, Rutland Herald, February 27, 2003

MONTPELIER - Republican Gov. James Douglas said Wednesday he would oppose legalizing marijuana use for people with diseases like AIDS and cancer because it would still be illegal under federal law and there are other drugs available to help those suffering from such conditions. "I really think the proper forum for this debate is at the Food and Drug Administration."