THE prosecution of MEP Chris Davies for possession of cannabis while campaigning for safer drug laws cannot be justified.
The law prohibits the use of the safest recreational drug known, cannabis, while allowing the most dangerous drug known, tobacco, to remain legal.
The Government's Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs report "The classification of cannabis under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971" states: "The high use of cannabis is not associated with major health problems for the individual or society." The Government's Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health report 2001 says "Half of all regular smokers will eventually be killed by their habit if they continue to smoke."
Why this discrimination against minorities who use drugs safer than the legal ones? Mr Davies' courage should be applauded for his efforts.
Duncan Cameron
Parents Against Lethal Addictive Drugs
St Asaph, Denbighshire
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