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"It's the only party that says the individual is supreme over the state. The greatest gift a government can give the individual is to leave them alone," Felger says.

Distinguishing between freedom and democracy is a significant aspect of his personal philosophy.

"Freedom is where the majority doesn't try to impose views on the minority. With every right, there comes a responsibility. Just because you have a majority government doesn't mean your views are right for everyone," Felger said.

One of the best starting points to separate the state from the individual, according to the Abbotsford riding candidate, is legalizing marijuana.

"Prohibition is a sign of what is wrong with the government," Felger said. "Everybody agrees that policing marijuana is too costly. The cost benefit analysis is that it is a cancer on society." Not only is it costly but also it is a burden on young Canadians, Felger explained. He wants to make life easier for youth.

"If they can't follow all the rules then I'm going to bend them a little so they can."

Aside from emphasizing legalization of marijuana, Felger addresses many more unique issues he feels are important to Canadians.

Taxing churches is only the beginning.

"We could increase the tax base in Abbotsford by taxing the churches," said Felger. "Why should they get a free ride?"

He is aware of the risks that accompany taking such an unorthodox statement during his candidacy.

"I don't care what everybody thinks," said Felger. "I have a philosophy. That's the difference between me and other politicians. Everybody else is going to be wishy-washy on almost every issue."

He also addressed some of the more mainstream topics of the election, advocating a decrease for individual taxes and an increase in corporate taxes.

Encouraging new technologies in order to utilize renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, and ocean are other areas where Felger would like to see changes.

He wants to inflate student populations by offering more scholarships.

On the issue of health care, Felger wants to decrease line-ups by supporting a parallel system of private and public institutions.

"Line ups are ridiculous, people should have the right to go to a private institution, but those who go to government health care shouldn't have to wait," he said.

Having a government that is there to help Canadians is important to the marijuana candidate, but the current system of government is a drawing concern for him. The way to repair the Canadian broken government is to take care of the children.

"We need to develop our people like an asset, and not just manage them. It's kind of like watering a plant," Felger said, "they should assist you, they should help you to be more than you are."

Felger also challenged the policies of his competition. He attacked the Conservative party plan to invest in and expand the military.

"An army is a sign of failed diplomacy," said Felger. "Where is [Stephen Harper] going to get the money for military? He's magical as hell. I mean, I've pulled many tricks out of my hat but I never have said I would increase military and lower taxes at the same time.

He also personally castigated Conservative candidate Randy White, something Felger has done publicly on many occasions. The Conservative approach to stiffening the Canadian justice system is not appealing to Felger.

"I am running in this election because Randy White has never given me the time to voice my opinion in all his conferences [on crime] here in Abbotsford," Felger said. "He thinks that cracking down on marijuana and giving harsher punishments is going to fix things but he is sadly mistaken. I'm going to pipe some sunshine up his skirt."

Bibliography - mapinc.org/drugnews/v04/n826/a01.html
Source - Abbotsford Times, BC Canada

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