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Norwich South candidate confirmed
Don Barnard Press Release
Wednesday 13 Apr 2005 Press release - no embargo Legalise Cannabis Alliance [Norwich South candidate] confirmed Don Barnard Legalise Cannabis Alliance candidate for Norwich South constituency to lodge his nomination papers (pay deposit) at Norwich City Hall on Friday 15 April at 1200GMT See Legalise cannabis manifesto [1] Don Barnard's election leaflet attached (open with Acrobat). Please feel free to quote from. Don Barnard Said: BY any rational test the war on "some drugs" has been a costly social disaster. Even more worrying, in the face of this political, economic and social disaster is the refusal of the major political parties (when in power). See letter from Charles Clarke dated 3 February 2005 "Ministers do not think that a meeting would be helpful at this time." [2]. A vote for a single-issue party is not a wasted vote it's a vote against the current system of big party politics.... and it offers a viable alternative to mere abstention. I believe a strong vote for the Legalise Cannabis Alliance would send a clear message to next MP for Norwich South that we are fed up with our elected officials and Ministers censoring discussion and debate on issues of importance to us and our children..... I look forward to hearing the Conservative and Labour candidates justify why they should want to lock people up for growing or possessing an environmental and health promoting plant. Don's election Agent is: Alun Buffry AlunBuffry@lca-uk. org 01603 442215 End release Editors notes: 1] Legalise cannabis manifesto are proposals and promises that we'll fight for and what we foresee if our policies are adopted.. Proposals The possession, cultivation and use of pure cannabis and cannabis products be free from prosecution. high priority be given to the cultivation of cannabis for the express purpose of the localised production of virtually cost-free fuels through the process of pyrolysis on cannabis biomass, and as a source of fibre and hurd. provision be made to enable the setting up of outlets for the legal supply of cannabis. provision be made to enable the setting up of public establishments where the use of cannabis is permitted. Promises . Decrease in general crime rate. . Easing of the drugs problem. . Increase in police and court resources to fight serious crime. . Increase in Government revenue through taxation on profits. . Increase in public and social well being, spirit, health and happiness. . Decrease in pollution. Decrease in the price of fuel, energy and power for our homes, businesses, 2] Letter [pp] Charles Clark HO Reference: T4613/5 3 February 2005 Dear Mr Barnard Thank you for your email of 17 December to the Home Secretary and copied to Caroline Flint, about cannabis. Your email has been passed to the Home Office Drug Legislation and Enforcement Unit and I have been asked to reply. My reply of 5 January to your email of 4 December to Caroline Flint reflects the Home Secretary's approach to the use of drugs. Mr Clarke has made clear his opposition to the legalisation of drugs. When the Drugs Bill received its second reading on 18 January, he said: "I do not believe that decriminalising drug abuse is the right approach. Indeed, it is the exact opposite of the right approach." And, later (at column 697), "I am wholly against, without qualification, legalising drugs. If I was unclear in what I said, I reiterate it clearly from the Dispatch Box." Ministers do not think that a meeting would be helpful at this time. Yours sincerely, RICHARD MULLINS Published and promoted by Legalise Cannabis Alliance, Press Office< pressoffice@lca-uk.org > for and on behalf of Don Barnard Legalise Cannabis Alliance Candidate Norwich South. both of PO Box 198, Norfolk, NR3 3WB.PO Box 198, Norfolk, NR3 3WB http://www.lca-uk.org/
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