Get Ready for Medical Marijauana Week 2009!

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Medical Marijuana Week 2009
Action Agenda Calendar

Monday, February 16th: Join the Movement as a Member and Ambassador
In his first 20 days in office, President Obama issued a White House statement in support of medical cannabis policy reform. It was the first such statement in almost 30 years; it will not be the last. Now is the time to join the movement by becoming an ASA member. And now is the time to be part of the real change to come by signing up as an
ASA Ambassador.

Tuesday, February 17th: Do Your Homework – Know the Issues
There is a lot of important information out there about cannabis as medicine. Did you know there are over 17,000 published scientific articles on cannabis and “cannabinoids” since 1996? Did you know that DEA Judges have now twice ruled in favor of medical cannabis, and DEA Administrators have twice ignored the rulings? Can you recite ASA’s Federal Policy Recommendations? Spend a day reading, learning, and understanding why this issue is so profound.

Wednesday, February 18th: Come Out of the Closet and Recruit your Community
Do you use medical cannabis in secret? Do you hide it from coworkers, family, or friends? Use this day to come out of the closet! Tell the people around you about how cannabis has helped, and the risks you face. Everybody knows someone who uses cannabis as medicine, but sometimes they’re not aware. If you don’t use medical cannabis, talk with someone about what you know, why it’s important, and why we need change. Make it your goal today to recruit 5 people – on the bus, in the office, while at lunch or home, via FaceBook or MySpace – recruit 5 people to join ASA’s email list so they can learn about what is so important in your life.

Thursday, February 19th: Build Your Relationship with Congress – Schedule a Meeting Today
In this new time of political change, we all have an obligation to know our Congressmen/women, and to speak our minds to them. Take this day to schedule a meeting with your Federal elected Representatives (hint: you have 3 of them!). Its quick and easy…an opportunity to introduce yourself, explain why you support medical cannabis, and to drop off ASA’s Policy Recommendations to their local office.

Friday, February 20th: Connect with a Prisoner of Bush’s Other War
On February 5th, the White House issued a statement of President Obama’s position on ending federal interference in state medical cannabis laws. But this still leaves innocent people in prison who would have been protected by their state laws, if they had not been raided by the policies of George W. Bush. They’re still in prison, and they need to know we’re behind them. Today, write a short note to let them know they are not alone.

Saturday/Sunday, February 21-22nd: Read the Paper, and Respond
This weekend when you’re reading the Saturday and Sunday paper, flip to the Letters to the Editor section and skim the opinions of some readers. You’ll find discussion of issues that are important, and medical cannabis should be a part of the discussion. Letter’s to the Editor (LTE’s) are how others can learn about what issues are important in their area. As someone who cares about medical cannabis, it’s up to you to write one in support. Get help from ASA to write and submit a brief LTE to your local paper.

Sincerely,

George Pappas
Field Coordinator
Americans for Safe Access