April 24, 2024

Survey says: Tax and regulate marijuana

A new survey suggests more British Columbians favour ending the prohibition of marijuana. The Angus Reid poll shows three out of four people support taxing and regulating the drug. That's up a whopping six percentage points from a year ago. Pollster Mario Canseco says it reveals a growing distance between public opinion and the law.  "What's … [Read more...]

Regulate marijuana and leave the gangs cold

A BC group that wants to regulate marijuana is trying to get the public talking about their cause.  The war on drugs is not working. Three experts against drug prohibition argued just that at a discussion at SFU Woodwards Thursday night. They say that with increased government spending to enforce drug laws, there's an increase in drug-related … [Read more...]