We're having a federal election. Our current PM was recently quoted as saying, "marijuana is infinitely worse than tobacco." The other parties support some form of decriminalization or legalization, so at least it might be possible to turn the corner on that issue. Harper is like our George W. Can't wait to see him go.
out of curiousity, did he offer any facts to go along with the that statement?
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/stephen-harper-pot-marijuana-1.3255727
Nope, he's pretty short on facts, this one. Doesn't like them much, they're too darn inconvenient. He dismantled our census system and replaced it with a shorter voluntary survey, so now they can base policies on whims and partisan agendas, rather than on real data about the population. He's got a reputation for muzzling scientists, slashing funding to libraries and archives, destroying historical research data rather than maintain it, categorically refusing to have anything to do with provincial partners, and being a massive communications control freak. He pretty much plays to his base of wealthy right-wing Christians and Jews, and doesn't give a fuck about anyone else.
No matter who wins we're basically fucked anyway.
You sure as fuck better get out there and vote, too, mister. None of this "it doesn't matter anyway" bullshit. Take your sister with you.