In the letter Dont thank us (July 17), Cpl. Jim Power of the RCMP
describes his dismay at being thanked by Kate Johnson for taking a
rational approach to cannabis consumption during the Canada Day holiday.

Despite his modesty, I think Cpl. Power indeed deserves some credit for
getting his priorities straight. He seems to realize that the RCMP have
more important things to do than bust some peaceful protesters at a pot
rally.

Perhaps he would agree with Canadian Police Association CEO Jim
Kingston, who wrote, I believe we must consider decriminalizing simple
possession and treat it as we treat illegal possession of alcohol. . .

We must have the courage to admit that our current drug policy of zero
tolerance is a failure, and must be abandoned.

Knowing when to look the other way is very important, and I'm glad to
see Cpl. Power displaying some common sense.

Chris Clay
London, Ontario