What is average?

How can Gary Meyerhoff, the leader of the Network Against Prohibition, justify his claim to being the average Territorian.

The average Territorian does not have contempt for the law, does not have contempt for our parliament and does not have contempt for our government.

The average Territorian is more concerned with living their lives in peace, being given the opportunity for themselves and their family to live in safety, and enjoying the opportunities the Territory has to offer.

The average Territorian would also be more interested in doing well in their job in order to be able to enjoy their chosen lifestyle, than they would be in legalising drug use and accepting the health costs resulting in the recreational use of yet another drug.

Imagine the public health costs that would have been saved if tobacco smoking was never legalised in the first place.

I would suggest that if Mr Meyerhoff truly wants to be called an average Territorian, that he rise above his current level as an agitator, get a job, and contribute in a meaningful way to the Northern Territory community.

Ron Kelly
Jingili

Newshawk: Fiona Clarke
Pubdate: 17 May 2002
Source: Northern Territory News (Australia)
Author: Ron Kelly
Copyright: 2002 Northern Territory News
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