IGNATIEFF ADMITS TO SMOKING MARIJUANA

Michael Ignatieff has smoked pot. The Liberal leader faced two
questions Wednesday morning from high school students in
Sault Ste. Marie, wanting to know what he would do about
legalizing marijuana.

Ignatieff told the students he supports decriminalizing the possession
of small amounts so young students are not penalized for a stupid
mistake, but that he won't legalize weed.

When asked by a reporter later whether he'd ever smoked a joint,
Ignatieff said: "I have smoked pot as a young man, yes ... and it's
one of the reasons why I urge young people not to repeat the
experience. It did not ruin my life. I just think there are a lot more
important and interesting things to do with your life, including a
glass of wine after dinner. Hey, I mean, let's all relax here."