Above is a photograph supplied to the CBC by Cpl. Ron Francis as he smokes a joint while on duty. He says he uses it medicinally because of the stress of his job. The New Brunswick Mountie has been told he cannot function as a member of the RCMP while he uses the weed, known both as a depressant and a mild hallucinogen. It seems quite reasonable because, apart from what the law says, Cpl Francis is clearly emotionally unable to discharge his duties. In this video he is in tears and probably depressed by pot. The video shows him as he prepared to hand over his uniform and — caution — the language is quite foul. Francis, who is a member of the Maliseet First Nation, held an eagle feather in one hand throughout his visit to headquarters. Before handing over his dress uniform, Francis removed his medal for 20 years of exemplary service to the RCMP with shaking hands. “It’s my medal,” a sobbing Francis said to reporters minutes later.Sobbing Mountie grief-stricken over marijuana
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Above is a photograph supplied to the CBC by Cpl. Ron Francis as he smokes a joint while on duty. He says he uses it medicinally because of the stress of his job. The New Brunswick Mountie has been told he cannot function as a member of the RCMP while he uses the weed, known both as a depressant and a mild hallucinogen. It seems quite reasonable because, apart from what the law says, Cpl Francis is clearly emotionally unable to discharge his duties. In this video he is in tears and probably depressed by pot. The video shows him as he prepared to hand over his uniform and — caution — the language is quite foul. Francis, who is a member of the Maliseet First Nation, held an eagle feather in one hand throughout his visit to headquarters. Before handing over his dress uniform, Francis removed his medal for 20 years of exemplary service to the RCMP with shaking hands. “It’s my medal,” a sobbing Francis said to reporters minutes later.