free up the buds over grow the government they cant lock us all up

I’m not too sure if we should allow cannabis imports and exports. We would definitely want to keep our legislation aligned with the US for pre-customs clearance.

I don’t care if any of the above people use alcohol or herb recreationally in their OWN time , but they better be clean and free if they put their hands on my safety and well being .

PLP are not the government, they had their chance and they failed the people and strapped us with unprecedented debt beyond our ability to service out of current operations.

Many will no doubt question why such moves were not undertaken during our 14 years as Government, but I wish to remind the public that MP Ashfield Devent has spoken on cannabis extensively while he served the community, as well as our current Party Leader, who addressed these issues in his maiden speech as an MP. These, and other brave voices ultimately lead to our Previous Leader including such an action plan in our Election Platform.

The talent is so far reaching with in the party. Brilliant, bright and intelligent.

Keep it up PLP, keep working in the best interest of the people of Bermuda. I loving it !!

As the Loyal Opposition, the PLP cannot advance any legislative action that involves revenue for the government; however, we have not let this stop our ability to play an active role in ensuring that the interests of the community are being met fairly, justly and with expedience, when appropriate.

In 2012, the PLP promised in our election platform that we would seek to end the unnecessary criminalization of all of Bermuda’s residents and guests and find new ways to regulate cannabis usage in Bermuda.

In the Government’s 2013 Speech from the Throne, the One Bermuda Alliance has also expressed their willingness to discuss this issue openly and honestly.

Now , answer the question . Would you be happy with someone driving an 18 wheeler tailgating you on your bike after they had just had a joint ?
Would you be quite secure in getting on that aircraft where the pilots were high because some one above claims that they drive better after having a joint ?
Or the surgeon ?

Remember ( a little comprehension needed here) I’m NOT against sensibly thought out and legislated decriminalization or possibly even legalization.

Guess you are wrong in so far as OBA being more progressive eh?

It is past time to catch up in dealing with it. Not surprisingly the PLP proposal is very simplistic & not thought through. However the wheel need not be invented. There are plenty of other jurisdictions & many states which have legalised it.

I’ve had experience with both and I can assure you I would pick neither .

Would you knowingly get on a jet with 300 other passengers when the pilots had just had a nice toke ? Would you submit to surgery if the Dr had just had a nice relaxing joint to alleviate the stresses of the day thus far ?

And don’t bore me and try to confuse the issue by dragging booze into this which we all know the effects of . I’m talking about herb !

And don’t get me wrong , I’m not against carefully thought out decriminalization or legalization .

How do the police weigh amounts if they don’t have the right to take it?

Should not be allowed in a public place or should it ?

There is a can of worms here.