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Ireland: Cannabis caution sends wrong signal

Sean McKiernan (Jnr)

Irish Examiner

Monday 30 Jan 2006

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I MUST criticise the suggestion by the DPP to gardaí, backed by Justice
Minister Michael McDowell, that they should no longer prosecute those
found in possession of cannabis for personal use, but instead be cautioned.

This sends out the wrong signal. It shows more than ever the need for a
moral renewal in Government and society. Illegal drug use is wrong, and
it can lead to more serious drug use, crime and mental illness, even
suicide.

The minister has outlined the web of death and mayhem that cannabis can
be at the centre of. He should not sanction a slippery slope to casual use.

Those who use drugs, as well as those who perpetrate acts of anti-social
behaviour upon their communities, should compensate those same
communities through programmes of restorative justice.

Many local groups need help. Perhaps in doing such work, those who use
and abuse drugs and alcohol will come to appreciate there is a communal
duty to humanity.

Sean McKiernan (Jnr)
Fine Gael
National Executive
Virginia Road
Bailieborough
Co Cavan

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