Debate on Drugs - referendum to legalise cannabis is personal for whānau of Leighton I The Hui 2020
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- Leighton Waite was only 21 when he took his own life. His death has influenced how his family will vote in the upcoming referendum on legalising cannabis. Sister Michaela Waite-Harvey will vote in favour of legalising cannabis because prison, where her brother was sent after being in possession of the drug, had a negative impact on her brother's mental health. Girlfriend Alicia Wilson will vote no because she believes without cannabis Leighton would still be here with her and their daughter Aniyah. Professor Tracey McIntosh talks about the evidence based facts on what a yes or no vote would mean. ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: / @thehuinewzealand
This story first aired on 27/09/2020.
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11 grams damn thats not even half oz, and he got locked up for that.
If he was white home d
I dont believe that at all sorry, there has to be more to it than that. I'm guessing they charged him with dealing too, the possession charges alone could not get you locked up
@zweed69 Māori are more likely to be stopped, searched, arrested, and convicted for minor drug offenses than other New Zealanders. You only have to look at the institutional racism in our justice system ( report after reports) that currently exists... I still find it daunting that Maori make up 17.2 % of our total population yet makes up 52% of the prison population. Being arrested for something "so small'" is and unfortunately happens.
@@labrne5659 yea whatever thats all good and well but they said in the clip he was dealing, I know (bc I have been through the system and I am white fro the record) that this wouldnt be on the table if the police didnt know about it. If they did, there would be charges. Now I'm no expert on the law, but I can tell you from my dealings being charged with possession that 11 grams alone will not get a prison sentence here in nz, _regardless_ of your perceived ethnicity.
@@labrne5659 I have a maori friend who was recently caught growing, indoors, quite a large set up. They took his lights and plants and told him they would be in touch. They called week later and said he would get a warning. The police are way to busy with crack and gangs to worry about a kid with weed, unless there are connections to the things I just mentioned. period.
Alcohol is the gateway drug. Honestly...centuries of abuse with alcohol! Its still legal. People are already drinking/smoking underage.
Jailed for 11grms yet Taekwondo instructor Shawn Sutton got 1yr home detention for sex offences
Cannabis for most is a medicine and does help alot of people with the stresses of life. Cannabis is a Medicine not a Drug.
Another victim of NZ's outdated ineffective punitive drug laws. More harm has been done to individuals and families by the bigoted application of this failed law.
Not the weeds fault
Its easy to blame the weed but whos to say he wasnt going to suffer from depression due to something else. The support around mental health is absolutely horrible, I listen to the police frequencies and often hear calls of people struggling mentally. Police units asking if crisis teams can sort it and being told no because the teams ticked a few boxes and have no other suggestions so its not their problem anymore. Now we have police units acting as mental health councilors instead of catching crims, trying to support someone struggling emotionally until they break the law and can be arrested, or calm down momentarily and top themselves when left alone. Regardless of my opinion, my condolences to the whanau.
I used to get arrested when i drank. I havent been in trouble since i gave up the drink for weed. I started my own company and all that other good stuff. Stay off beer and the gear and you will be alright.
Decriminalization is the only way forward other wise we turn into the states and that's totally against the spirit of cannabis.
wait, what? no its been legal in the states for some time now bro
@@zweed69 I think you misunderstand what i am saying
@@paulmills2862 ok so elaborate bro, I am a medicinal patient here in nz and I travel quite a bit so I have been fortunate to buy it recreationally in both the states and europe I realise the business in the US has been less than perfect but tbh whats going here is worse imo 🤷♂
It's not difficult at all should never have been illegal
Sad to hear there was no support for Leighton to help him get clean and learn better outlets so he didn't think his whanau were better off without him. To his whanau, "Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui."
Why would the government legalize it? It's way too profitable for the police funding.
Absolutely legalise Drugs
No disrespect but blaming weed is aload of bs💯
11 grams wtf!? I was caught with an Oz and the cops just processed me and let me go .. one of the cops remarked that the weed I had would taste good judging by the skunky smell .. I think they let me go so they could keep it
Shameful system!!!!
I think a lot of people underestimate the negative effect weed can have on a persons mental health. Just because its a natural drug people think its ok to smoke it and its not that bad. But i bet if people that smoke it everyday tried to stop it would be detrimental to their mental health and there are many negative side effects from smoking it regularly and by regularly i mean every day.
Yes I agree. Not all that's natural is safe for some cannabis psychosis is very real
We will never have recreational cannabis here they won't do it bc of what's gone on in the US, and Thailand too look into it the legalisation there led to over supply and a saturated market. The business model here in nz is the same as many countries now, its all 'medicinal' you can access it very easy via an online clinic they will prescribe it for most people but from my experience the quality control is dubious and the price is up there. On the other hand its quite high grade and there are more flavours available all the time, I'm surprised by how many people are unaware of the situation.
Over 11grams a jail sentence
Alcohol and cigarettes are way worse but will always be legal
Legalize
Drug use is just a symptom of deeper issues within ones self so its not about legalizing cannabis its about understanding and dealing with the reasons why they're trying to escape their reality and how to help them thru it,becoz thats wat drug use is crying out for help,legalizing cannabis isnt really dealing with the core issues of why people smoke it in the first place it just makes it a free for all to be able to do it and do it anywhere,if legalized it opens too much of a can of worms where the public inparticular children can be exposed to it publicly,i do think however criminalizing someone becoz they smoke weed is also a cop out and costs taxpayers way too much money where that money can be used for programs to wrap support around people with dependencies and understand them more and introduce them to tools and other avenues that can enrich their lives and replace unhealthy addictions with better life strategies
Should’ve left him alone and let him quit in his own time don’t blame the canibus
You honestly cant help what you cant control. The one thing you can control is you. Kia kaha and say no. You gotta get away from that environment. Breaking away makes it easier to break that cycle cause its not in your face when you open you eyes. Condolences whanau ❤❤❤
Heartbreaking!
These programs always come across like the system is the problem, although its not perfect criminals break the law and need to do all the changing!
We need to wipe drug testing for weed .. the most Bestest workers are stoners. . facts
@@BradCollier-zn2uc 💯
Yup
who was the judge that sentenced him? why did no one tell him about diversion you are blaming the wrong things
Too late too stop Alcohol,Dope or P which 1 would you choose?
none thanks I get weed, from my doctor 👌
Hits home hard!! 💚
Taken to the station for not wearing a helmet??? Wtf
Arohamai to your Loss.
Alot has changed over time and trying something just to ease whats going on within one's self its a choice.
My condolences to the whanau💙. I dont do drugs or drink, but cannabis is naturally grown, also known to have medicinal purposes. Apart from cleaning a wound, alcohol is 💯 legal. Mental health has been a huge factor for so long, the justice system is always a big ??? for much longer. Power to the sister an her journey. I may be wrong.
🤬 Bs honestly burglary and drugs he sounds like a boofhead. He had a girlfriend and yet he wasn't happy. 🙄 😒
N-Z is backwards!
Apparently
Cannabis is not a drug
Don't put your wants on another!
Take some personal responsibility. He CHOSE to use or carry weed. Im all for legal use of weed. But how about fixing your cultural issues instead of blaming the justice system.
Double standard what absolute bullshit
Your a good liar and I dont know what to think about this lol don't legalise Marijuana because it kills