U.D.P. Supports Call for Referendum, But Differs From Church Stance

Michael Peyrefitte, Chairman of the United Democratic Party, says while the party supports the call for a referendum, their reasons does not entirely align with those of the churches.  

Michael Peyrefitte

Michael Peyrefitte, Chairman, United Democratic Party

“We are agreeing with the churches in terms of one narrow issue. We agree with the church that you should have a referendum. That is what the agreement is. Because, if you talk about morality and right and wrong. We can say well Mr. Church, how come you have an issue with marijuana, but you are not having an issue with alcohol or cigarettes or none of those things? So, we are not saying that the reasons we are agreeing to a referendum with the church is the same reason why the church wants a referendum. The reasons may be different, but we are saying that we think that on the issue, because it is such a breakthrough issue that could affect not just the plant and what you do with it, but the entire financial system of the country. It is such an issue that calling for a referendum, we believe that more education will have to be imparted to people and people will become more invested in knowing the intricacies of having such an industry in the country. That is our reason. Our reason is for more people to become educated on the issue, while the church’s reason; you would have to ask them that.”