Free Mark Emery, I Think Not!

"On July 29th, 2005, the Vancouver Police Department and RCMP executed a warrant from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, raiding the B.C. Marijuana Party Headquarters in Vancouver and arresting party president Marc Emery in Halifax."

The warrant my friends was Issued by a Canadian Judge on the request of the DEA via the Justice Minister of Canada.

"The United States is attempting to extradite all three to face life in U.S. prison for selling cannabis seeds, a practice that has been openly tolerated by Canadian authorities and the Canadian people for a decade."

It may be openly tolerated but non the less it is still an offence in Canada.

"On September 10th, people in cities in Canada, the United States, and across the globe are uniting in protest against this alarming infringement on
Canadian sovereignty and unprecedented escalation
by the Bush administration of the failed War on Drugs."

Good thing you live in a free country such as Canada or you would not have this right to protest! "infringement on Canadian sovereignty" What the hell is that all about? Canada has had a working relationship with many countries in regards to extradition of criminals for many many years. Our sovereignty is quite in tact and will remain so.

"The Canadian government must abide by the Extradition Act of Canada and refuse the extradition of Marc, Greg, and Michelle."

The Canadian Government is abiding by the Extradition Act of Canada Part 2 section 3(1)(b) clearly states "the conduct of the person, had it occurred in Canada, would have constituted an offence that is punishable in Canada".

"View the DEA press release they wish they never released, spelling out their political motivations. Under Canadian law, this requires the Justice Minister to deny the extradition.
"

Well now, I am no lawyer but if someone could please tell me how a simple press release from the DEA, and them taking credit for the arrest is grounds to dismiss this case? I would love an explanation for this. I simply could not find anything to back up this claim in my research tonight.

My final thought... in the form of an oldie but a goodie......

You faught the law and the law won...
You faught the law and the law won.....