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UK: Andrea Corr backs cannabis legalisation

Ananova

Tuesday 11 Dec 2001

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Andrea Corr has backed the legalisation of cannabis in Ireland.

She says stoned people don't get violent.

But her stance has upset anti-drug campaigners.

The Corrs singer told MTV Asia she believes cannabis "actually helps some
people who are ill."

She added: "To be honest, I think it should be legal like alcohol but with
safeguards and education for users.

"It isn't proven that it does anybody any harm. You never see people
violent when they're stoned, unlike with drink."

Marie Danawamy of The National Parents Council says Andrea is "setting a
very bad example" to the thousands of youngsters who look up to her.

She added: "The vast majority of the fans following Andrea and The Corrs
would be under 18. She's giving them the message that it's okay to smoke
cannabis, and it's not."

 

 

 

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