From: "Alan Cairns" 

I don't think it'll happen.

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Alan
alancairns{at}dccnet.com

"Gregg Strom/BRYX Int'l"  wrote
in message news:3965716f{at}w3.nls.net...
> Scottish Parliament Considers 'Dutch Coffee House' Legalization
>
>     Edinburgh, Scotland: Ministers in the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have
> proposed a plan to allow a four-year test trial for "Dutch style"
> cannabis cafes where patrons can buy and smoke marijuana legally.
>     Tommy Sheridan, the Scottish Socialist Party leader, called on other
> ministers to support the four-year legalization plan. Citing Dutch crime
> statistics, Scottish ministers such as Sheridan believe the cannabis
> coffee shops would lessen the use of hard drugs and reduce crime.
>     "The current system is failing and I think there should be a more
> grown-up debate about it," said Donald Gorrie a Liberal Democrat MSP.
>     Although this proposal has serious support from Scottish MSPs, the
final
> decision rests with the United Kingdom Parliament.
>     "Most European countries continue to lessen the penalties for smoking
> marijuana, while here in America, our lawmakers continue to 'toughen up'
> our marijuana laws leading to record levels of marijuana arrests," said
> Scott Colvin, NORML Publications Director.
>     For more information, please contact Scott Colvin, NORML Publications
> Director at (202) 483-5500.
>
>
>

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