Hesitant politicians are going to be overrun by events. Let's face it: when the date set by the federal government for legalization comes around, people will start blowing smoke in their faces whether the legislation is passed yet or not. An overwhelming majority of Canadians consider current cannabis laws to be a ludicrous failure and want them changed yesterday. If Pallister had called for quick decriminalization first, he might have some credibility. He has his full year ahead of him right now. Get on with it.