Scott Reid
Political Affiliation:Conservative Caucus
Province / Territory:Ontario
Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0A6
Telephone: 613-947-2277
Fax: 613-947-2278
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Constituency Office(s)
- 224 Bridge St (Main Office) Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 3G9 Telephone: 613-257-8130 Fax: 613-257-4371
- 4 Market Square Napanee, Ontario K7R 1J3 Telephone: 613-354-1948 Fax: 613-354-0924
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Tory MP Scott Reid Backed Pot Legalization In Front Of Students Just Like Trudeau
The Huffington Post Canada
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Posted: 11/15/2013 9:38 am EST | Updated: 11/15/2013 9:43 am EST
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The students in favour of changing the laws were reportedly asked to sit in one section of the room, while those opposed were asked to sit in another. While the majority of students were strongly opposed, Reid sat with the pro-legalization crowd.
Reid later told the crowd that he views drug policies in North America as illogical and inconsistent, Frontenac News reports.
"I've never smoked marijuana, or cigarettes, but I favour legalization," Reid said.
The MP also seemed to downplay the idea that marijuana is dangerous.
"The most significant gateway drug is cigarettes, and the drug that does the most damage is alcohol, and they are both legal, and should be in my view," he said.
Reid admitted his stance differs from the Conservative Party, which has toughened penalties for pot possession.
"I was the only one in my party who voted against that legislation," he said.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/11/15/scott-reid-pot-students_n_4281110.html
