Cameron & Cannabis

It emerged in the Daily Mail just two days ago that David Cameron probably took cannabis when he was at Eton, and during his Oxford University days. Mr Cameron has still refused to directly comment on whether or not he took cannabis, though he has pointed out that he regrets some of what he did when he was younger but hopes that politicians do deserve a private past.

So, does it matter whether David Cameron took drugs at university or school? The Conservative party and commentators from across the political spectrum would have you believe that it does not matter what a man did when he was a school, but what he says and does now. In that they may be right. However, although Mr Cameron has already stated on his webcameron website that he is not in favour of legalisation, I think that he should use this opportunity to powerfully argue against the use of drugs such as cannabis and heroin that continue to completely destroy the lives of many. Whether or not he will however, is completely another thing.