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Tim Hudak inserts himself in to the war on drugs—yes, he’s smoked the reefer, but drug use is still wrong

By John Michael McGrath
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Really, provincial politicians, for the most part, have no reason for offering their opinion on drug legalization—it’s a federal issue. Yet undaunted Tim Hudak (in an apparent desire to start pressing “Tough on Drugs” campaign buttons) introduced a new piece of his campaign platform today: if the Conservatives win the October election, they promise to create a registry for buildings that have been used as grow-ops and meth labs. And actually, it sounds like a pretty good idea. But when asked whether he’s ever smoked marijuana Hudak answered: “Yes...I lived a pretty normal life growing up as a kid.” So does that mean he supports decriminalizing pot, something he himself just called “pretty normal” for a kid? “No...I think we still need to set a very clear direction that drug use is wrong.” Uh, right. This is coming from the same guy who in February lamented the halcyon days when beer cost a buck a pop, and who criticized Dalton McGuinty for ruining the “$24 two-four on the May 24 weekend.” Because think of the children, people. Read the entire story [Star] »

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