Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adult

[Smokin Moose]

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FYI People, for my sake, add paragraphs to your longer posts. I have a hard time staying on the lines...

A reminder please. It's important that you guys pay heed to paragraph structure. You have some very insightful ideas, but it is daunting to plough through one huge paragraph, and many folks will not read it because of the mass of lengthy text.
I have no issues as a mod, but I can tell you that the quality of the post is severely diminished.

 

[Jimbo]

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A reminder please. It's important that you guys pay heed to paragraph structure. You have some very insightful ideas, but it is daunting to plough through one huge paragraph, and many folks will not read it because of the mass of lengthy text.
I have no issues as a mod, but I can tell you that the quality of the post is severely diminished.

Sorry Moose...I just get to thinking and writing and it just pours out from the heart & before I know it I have written a freakin book...I'll try and keep it more to the point from now on. Maybe just I need to write a freakin book,lol

 

[Smokin Moose]

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Thanks mate. It will help get your message out.

 

[Jimbo]

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Thanks mate. It will help get your message out.

Thanks Moose, but I prefer to think of it as our message. You guys are a God send and just what we need to push this project!!!

 

[Jimbo]

Re: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adul

Ok, here is where we stand and a few things that need to happen before our dream is realized.

1. Get doctors and scientist involved; we have to share the idea of a strain by strain research on potency and effects of both Indica & Sativa and all the variations of them and that they can be tailor made to fit individual needs.

2. Write your local reps; Letters and E-mails to the powers that be need to know that, sure there are some super potent forms of MJ but there are still alot of them that are very easy to maintain on to the point that they actually give you energy and are great for stress relief.

3. Educate your friends; It is a fact that most people (even smokers) are not aware that there are even such thing as Sativa & Indica and that they should have a choice in deciding which kind fits there lifestyle.

4. Unification; (Maybe the most important) We need to get the word out to every MJ group and forum out there that we are pulling together and we need total commitment and support from everyone as one large entity.

5.Research data; We need this confirmed data as to write a compelling paper or book as to enlighten the masses to these new findings and that marijuana is not this horrible beast that drives people insane.

6.Education; We need to hold seminars where the doctors and scientist can release there findings and let people know that there are safe ways to use marijuana. Most people don't even know that it can be made into pill form or even that there is such a thing as a vaporizer.

7.Intentions; People need to know that we are totally for a "Responsible Adults Only" stance on marijuana reform and that we do not condone the casual use of it by school kids! This is most people's biggest fear and we need to be stewards and mentors to these kids to not let them get involved.

8.Support; We need to form support groups that teach people how to use marijuana in a safe way that can be both forefilling and therapeutic and that there lives can be changed for the better.

9.Commitment Smokers by nature are quick to loose interest in things. I believe this is due to the lack of motivation of some of the weed we smoke (myself included!) I believe we should think about what we are growing and smoking as to figure out what works best to keep us motivated and focused all day long so that when it comes time to act like we have some since, we are not just so stoned out that we get stupid. Dose that make since? We have to set a good example as a canna society, otherwise people will never take us seriously.

There is room for alot more ways we can get this done so anyone with good ideas needs to bring them to the table now as we need all the ammo we can get!

 

[Jimbo]

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I'm still wandering how the cops and government can use weed that they've stolen from someone else and sell it to anyone of us then bust us for it. When in actuality they have commited the crime. I think that if the people that are supposed to up hold our law, break the law, they should be punnished then maybe they'll leave everyone else alone. One day people will realize that when your smoked out that your not as likely to want to fight among each other. Which in turn leads to friendlier people all around.

That's just it...the cops have the law on their side. They can manipulate it any way they see fit. They look at it as a War so, all they have to do is get a new law enacted to fit their needs. Silent laws are written everyday without the people even knowing about them until they come knocking down your door, charging you with what seems to be trumped up charges that they just had a new law enacted for. That's the horrible truth of it. What we need to do is get the right people with power involved in our struggle. We need a driving force!!!

 

[Jimbo]

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And the hits just keep on coming!!! peep this out...how about an independent film on this subject? What a powerful tool that could be? Just think about it...a film would reach millions and millions around the globe!!! We just have to get this research developed ASAP!!! Come to think of it, I think there are tones of actors that would jump at the chance to see cannabis legalized!!! Jack Black, Drew Carry,George Carlin, Tommy Chong, Willy Nelson...Damn, the lits is freakin unbelievable!!!

 

[Damagoman]

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There are a few great ones out, we have the tools.

We just have to use them
Or feel free to use them.

Not sure if it is posted here or not
But I think I saw it come from Jack Herer, a text on "How to Legalize MJ"
.......
came via NORML national from alternet:
Saturday, February 16, 2008


Making Pot Legal: We Can Do It -- Here’s How

Making Pot Legal: We Can Do It -- Here's How
By Paul Armentano, AlterNet Posted on February 12, 2008,
Printed on February 13, 2008 Making Pot Legal: We Can Do It -- Here's How | AlterNet

This month marks my 13th year working for marijuana law reform. During this time I've witnessed many successes and many more signs of progress. Nevertheless, it remains frustratingly clear that despite sincere efforts and millions poured into campaigns, very little headway has been made toward attaining the larger, essential goals of the movement -- specifically, abolishing the criminal laws that result in the arrest and prosecution of more than half a million Americans every year for possessing even small amounts of herb and establishing a framework for regulating legal access to marijuana to adults.
Is either one of these goals achievable? Certainly. Is either goal realistic? Not until we as a movement instigate significant shifts in both public attitude and political opinion.

Identifying the problems
For several decades, various organizations have pushed for the establishment of a legal and regulated market for adult cannabis use in the United States . Yet, despite extensive educational efforts and millions poured into various legislative campaigns, it's consistently been shown in opinion polls and at the voting booth that only between a third to 46 percent of Americans endorse legalizing the personal use of cannabis for adults.
As a result, the marijuana law reforms that have been enacted over the past several decades have been limited in scope. Specifically, these legal reforms fall into two distinct categories: "decriminalization" (exempting adult cannabis users from incarceration, but not necessarily arrest, under specified circumstances) and "medicalization" (exempting certain state-authorized medical marijuana patients from state-specific criminal sanctions). To date, 12 states -- almost one-third of the U.S. population -- have enacted limited versions of "decriminalization." Twelve states have also adopted various versions of "medicalization."
Both of these concepts -- unlike legalization -- enjoy majority support from the public, with national polls consistently finding that roughly 60 percent of Americans back "decriminalization" and nearly eight out of ten support the medical use of pot under a physician's supervision. But political support for these reforms has been historically weak, limiting the extent of their implementation.
In order to effectively move the debate forward, there has to be a clear sense of why -- despite years of public outreach -- we have failed to persuade a majority of the public that broader pot law reforms are needed. In addition, we must also identify why -- despite years of lobbying -- we have failed to persuade a majority of politicians that even incremental reforms are needed.

Changing the political landscape
All hot-button political issues -- most notably the struggle for "gay rights," immigration reform, and reproductive autonomy -- have faced significant political opposition, particularly from "conservative" or "right-wing" legislators. Similar political antipathy (e.g., opposition from religious or so-called "pro-family" organizations) has obstructed sensible federal marijuana law reforms. Why are political leaders typically unwilling to embrace marijuana law reform as a core, civil rights issue, and what must be done to change this? Below are four suggestions.

Media complacency
Mainstream media coverage of the cannabis issue is often inaccurate and rarely criticizes government policy. Alarmist stories about the alleged dangers of pot often get widespread coverage while evidence that refutes these claims is minimized or ignored. Finally, news reporters typically give greater credence and coverage to government officials espousing the need to maintain the "status quo" while granting far less weight to experts who disagree.
To combat this media bias, pot reformers must do a better job providing consistent and resonant messages to reporters, as well as establishing long-lasting, personal relationships with key journalists and opinion makers. Advocates could consider dedicating resources for print and media advertising campaigns to offset the federal government's anti-drug advertising budget, which annually spends some hundred million dollars in taxpayers' dollars and matching funds to buy television and radio commercials warning about the alleged dangers of pot.

Law enforcement opposition
The law enforcement community is a multifaceted and persuasive lobby group that holds tremendous sway with politicians. More than any single interest group, cops are the most vocal opponents -- in the media and as witnesses at government hearings -- of all aspects of marijuana law reform. In addition, law enforcement typically continues to oppose pot liberalization policies even after such policies have become law -- thus making their implementation that much more difficult (and, often times, less effective). For example, legislation passed last year in Texas allowing police to ticket, rather than arrest, minor marijuana offenders has thus far been implemented in only one county -- despite having been passed nearly unanimously by state politicians.
The drug law reform movement must engage in greater and more active outreach within the law enforcement community. While some groups are already engaging in such efforts, these actions too often rely on the recruitment of retired members of law enforcement and the criminal justice community. Only by recruiting active members of law enforcement can we begin to build necessary credibility and support among politicians, and provide a persuasive counter to the lobbying activities of various state and federal criminal justice associations.

Victims of pot prohibition lack a public face
While there are countless victims of marijuana prohibition -- over 10 million Americans have been arrested for violating U.S. pot laws since 1990 and an estimated 45,000 of them now sit in state or federal prison -- there are few if any publicly recognized "poster children" that embody the excesses of the government's war on weed. Without parading the images and stories of sympathetic victims of various ages, races, and economic strata before the public, most Americans are unlikely to be convinced that the country should amend its pot laws.
Marijuana law reform is often presented by the activist community as a broad political concept (e.g., "Hemp can save the planet!"). It is not. At its core level, it is an effort to bring civil justice to millions of Americans who have been targeted, persecuted, and in many cases, have had their lives ruined for no other reason than the fact that they chose cannabis rather than alcohol to relax.
The harsh penalties associated with a minor marijuana arrest are rarely attacked as extreme or counterproductive. These sanctions include probation and mandatory drug testing, loss of employment, loss of child custody, removal from subsidized housing, asset forfeiture, loss of student aid, loss of voting privileges, loss of adoption rights and the loss of certain federal welfare benefits such as food stamps.
Thousands of Americans suffer such sanctions every day -- at a rate of one person every 38 seconds. Our movement must do a better job of humanizing this issue to the public by emphasizing the personal stories and tragedies endured by the millions of individual Americans who have suffered unduly and egregiously under criminal prohibition. We must also do a better job of recruiting high-profile celebrities and human rights advocates to publicly speak out on these victims' behalf.

Victims of pot prohibition lack sufficient political or financial resources
Criminal marijuana enforcement disproportionately impacts citizens by age. According to a 2005 study commissioned by the NORML Foundation, 74 percent of all Americans busted for pot are under age 30, and one out of four are age 18 or younger. Though these young people suffer the most under our current laws, they lack the financial means and political capital to effectively influence politicians to challenge them. Young people also lack the money to adequately fund the drug law reform movement at a level necessary to adequately represent and protect their interests.
Marijuana enforcement also disproportionately impacts citizens by race. According to NORML's 2005 report, adult African-Americans account for only 12 percent of annual marijuana users, but comprise 23 percent of all marijuana possession arrests in the United States . In some jurisdictions, such as New York City , minorities comprise more than 80 percent of all individuals arrested for pot offenses. However, despite the law's disproportionate impact on minorities, marijuana law reform is seldom portrayed as a racial equality issue.
The marijuana law reform movement must do a better job of engaging with organizations working toward racial equality to properly convey to politicians and the public that this issue is about racial justice and fundamental fairness. Additionally, reformers must do a better job allying with organizations that speak on behalf of youth, particularly urban youth -- who are most at risk of suffering from the lifetime hardships associated with a marijuana conviction. Finally, reformers must reach out to the parents of young people and urge them to become active members of the cannabis law reform movement, which needs the majority of parents to join its ranks as both financial contributors and as political advocates in order to gain the political support necessary to bring about a change in the country's pot laws.

Changing the public's mindset
A strong majority of Americans -- nearly 75 percent -- say that they oppose jailing pot offenders, yet fewer than 50 percent support regulating cannabis so that adults no longer face arrest or incarceration for engaging in the drug's use. Why this apparent paradox? In large part, this ambivalence may be a result of the shortcomings of the drug law reform movement.
Though historically reformers have been effective at presenting persuasive arguments critical of prohibition's failings, we as a movement have devoted far less time and resources educating the public to the numerous societal benefits offered by the alternative: allowing states the option to restrict, tax and regulate the use and sale of marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. The focus must change. It is time for the drug law reform movement to move beyond offering criticism and begin providing solutions. If our solution is a model of legalization -- with state-mandated age controls and pot sales restricted to state-licensed stores -- then we must begin to consistently and repeatedly articulate the details and advantages of this alternative to the public.
Finally, in order to move public support for such a regulated system above 50 percent, the marijuana law reform movement must adequately identify those demographic groups -- such as parents of teenage children and/or women -- that tend to voice lower support for legalization as compared to other populations, such as "twenty-somethings" or college educated males. (Notably, a 2006 poll by NORML found that, among all age groups polled, the least amount of support for regulating pot was among those aged 30 to 49!) Once these groups are properly identified, reformers must create distinctly tailored messages and talking points to effectively target their unique concerns. I've listed three of these concerns, as well as suggestions for how best to respond to them, below.

Legalizing cannabis like alcohol will increase teens' access and use of pot
One of the great ironies of prohibition is that criminalization's proponents allege that the existing policy is one of drug "control." In fact, prohibition is just the opposite.
Cannabis prohibition is responsible for driving the production, sale and use of marijuana underground.Under the current system, clandestine marijuana suppliers produce pot of unknown quantity and sell it in an unrestricted market to customers of any age. By contrast, a regulated and restricted system would limit the supply of cannabis to young people, while bringing the production and sale of pot for adults within the framework of an above ground, readily accountable marketplace. As reformers, we need to stress to parents that it is only through the implementation of marijuana legalization that they can begin to regain the sense of control that they have lost under the existing anarchic regime.

Legalizing cannabis like alcohol will send a public a message that pot is "OK"
Of all the concerns commonly expressed by the public, fears that marijuana regulation will imply that pot is "OK" may be the easiest to respond to. Why? Because compared to the use and abuse of other legal intoxicants -- most notably alcohol and tobacco -- the responsible use of marijuana is, by typical societal standards, "OK." Pot lacks the dependence liability of tobacco or booze and, unlike alcohol -- or even aspirin -- marijuana consumption is incapable of causing a fatal overdose. According to government survey data, the majority of Americans who use pot do so intermittently -- not daily -- and most voluntarily cease their habit by time they reach their early 30s. (Compare this use pattern to most people's use of cigarettes, a habit that often continues unabated throughout one's lifetime.) Of course, inhaling marijuana smoke over time may be associated with certain pulmonary risks, such as wheezing and chest tightness. However, most of these adverse effects can be mitigated by vaporizing cannabis -- a practice that heats marijuana to a temperature where active cannabis vapors form, but below the point of combustion.
It is time for marijuana law reformers to embrace rather than dispute the notion that the responsible use of cannabis by adults falls well within the ambit of choice we permit individuals in a free society. Reformers shouldn't be afraid to educate the public as to the relative safety of cannabis, particularly when compared to the use of other common intoxicants. Recently, a regional education campaign comparing and contrasting pot use with alcohol launched by the group SAFER (Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation) resulted in a majority of Denver voters electing to do away with minor marijuana law enforcement within the city's limits. The enactment of a similar marijuana "image enhancement" campaign by reformers on a national level would arguably result in a significant increase in public support for broader legalization.

Legalizing cannabis like alcohol will lead to an increase in incidences of drugged driving
According to a 2007 Zogby poll of over 1,000 registered voters, only 36 percent of respondents agreed with the statement, "Should marijuana be legally taxed and regulated like liquor, tobacco or gambling?" By contrast, 44 percent of these same respondents voiced support for legalization "if police had a roadside impairment test for marijuana like they have for alcohol." In other words, the public's concern about traffic safety significantly impedes their support for broader cannabis legalization. Reformers need to address this public concern by offering potential solutions to mitigate incidences of driving while impaired by cannabis.
For example, the marijuana law reform movement should encourage the development of educational or public service campaigns targeting drugged driving behavior. Such campaigns should particularly be aimed toward the younger driving population age 16 to 25 -- as this group is most likely use cannabis and report having operated a motor vehicle shortly after consuming pot. Reformers should also encourage additional funding and training for DREs (drug recognition experts) to better identify drivers who may be operating a vehicle while impaired by marijuana. Finally, the development of cannabis-sensitive technology to rapidly identify the presence of THC in drivers, such as a roadside saliva test, would provide utility to law enforcement in their efforts to better identify potentially intoxicated drivers. Reformers' endorsement of these and other traffic-safety specific campaigns will increase support among the public (and arguably law enforcement) in favor of regulating cannabis by assuaging their concerns that such a policy would potentially lead to an increase in drugged driving activity.
The long-expressed goals of the marijuana law reform movement to end the arrests of responsible adult pot smokers and enact a regulated system of cannabis access and sales are achievable. However, these goals will continue to remain unattainable unless this movement begins to better address the political and public hurdles that have plagued it for more than 30 years.

Paul Armentano (paul@norml.org)
is the senior policy analyst for the NORML Foundation in Washington, D.C. Armentano is an expert in the field of marijuana policy, health and pharmacokinetics. He has spoken at numerous national conferences and legal seminars, testified before several state legislatures and federal bodies, and assisted dozens of criminal defense attorneys in cases pertaining to the use of medicinal cannabis and drugged driving.
© 2008 Independent Media Institute. All rights reserved.
View this story online at: Making Pot Legal: We Can Do It -- Here's How | AlterNet


Anybody want the list of Congress persons that voted No last year on the Hinchey MMJ bill?

 

[Jimbo]

Re: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adul

Good work D-Man...we need to get our idea to him ASAP as this may be a new platform...Vaporization is the key to all this along with oral applications. But to be able to have a choice in which kind of weed you use for your particular needs would be an icing on the cake! We have to get in tuned to this idea as to how we will have it addressed it to the right people.

I think Moose is the grow guru on these strains and he will be an invaluable source of info on "the answer to the strain question" all of these expert breeders know about the different effects of their strains but, to compile it into scientific data as to fit into different needs...I personally haven't read much about it.

I tell you something else...these breeders need to know that we are interested in having this research developed as well because, they are the one's who are developing these beans in the first place and it will be them who we need to help the most in our cause!

 

[Strive4Wisdom]

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I like the way you think jimbo e. That's exactly what we need. The point I was rambling about in my (super extra long one paragraph lol my bad) reply was the education. Spreading the word.

You covered it pretty much perfectly. Everyone needs to know, everyone needs to see the light. I could go on but you covered everything very well.

In my mind, I think a very critical part of the unification process needs to be targeting the people who know the least about cannabis, those who never needed or used it. With these peoples basis of knowledge about the plant being whatever is told to them or whatever they study, then the right information needs to get to them first.

Not being supported by the mainstream is the obstacle is getting to the masses efficiently.

I thought your 9 steps toward the dream are very important and very well thought out. Good guidelines. I'll definitely be looking for ways to enact these 9 steps and share it with others.

"A mind stretched by a new idea can never go back to its original dimensions." - Oliver Wendell Holmes

 

[Jimbo]

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This is NORML's list of reform groups. We need to contact every one and share this idea with all of them.
Reform Groups - NORML

 

[Jimbo]

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In my mind, I think a very critical part of the unification process needs to be targeting the people who know the least about cannabis, those who never needed or used it. With these peoples basis of knowledge about the plant being whatever is told to them or whatever they study, then the right information needs to get to them first.

Not being supported by the mainstream is the obstacle is getting to the masses efficiently.


"A mind stretched by a new idea can never go back to its original dimensions." - Oliver Wendell Holmes

That's true about the ones that are oblivious to these facts need to be re-educated...but, I think a good starting point will be our smoker friends them selves too, because they are going to be the solders we need to help this word be spread.
They are the ones that are the most supportive of marijuana reform and we need them to help do our bidding.
I still think we need to watch what were smoking as to stay focused on this problem.Lack of motivation is probably one of the biggest problems we have in keeping people together for our cause. Dose that make since to Y'all?

 

[Jimbo]

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In my mind, I think a very critical part of the unification process needs to be targeting the people who know the least about cannabis, those who never needed or used it. With these peoples basis of knowledge about the plant being whatever is told to them or whatever they study, then the right information needs to get to them first.

Not being supported by the mainstream is the obstacle is getting to the masses efficiently.


"A mind stretched by a new idea can never go back to its original dimensions." - Oliver Wendell Holmes

That's true about the ones that are oblivious to these facts need to be re-educated...but, I think a good starting point will be our smoker friends them selves too, because they are going to be the solders we need to help this word be spread.
They are the ones that are the most supportive of marijuana reform and we need them to help do our bidding.
I still think we need to watch what were smoking as to stay focused on this problem.Lack of motivation is probably one of the biggest problems we have in keeping people together for our cause. Dose that make since to Y'all?

 

[Jimbo]

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I sent this message to NORML this morning. No response as of yet.

We have been involved in a heated discussion over the fact that there needs to be research done to isolate the different strains of marijuana. As for most growers, this is common knowledge. What I mean is that we can utilize the information given by all the top breeders as to the use of marijuana as a certain strains for certain needs approach.

As most of us know, there are only two basic strains of the plant; Indica & Sativa and all the crosses from them as well. To our surprise, most people (even smokers) do not know this. This could be an invaluable tool to share with the scientific community. The fact is that "yes" there are some very potent strains out there but another fact is that there are still some very tolerable ones too that could prove to be very therapeutic.

As it stands now, people are so caught up on this "It's stronger than it was in my day" mentality and we think that a re-education about the drug needs to be reevaluated.

What I mean by a "certain strains for certain needs" is simple. Since Sativas are well known for their energetic properties, we feel that they should be given to healthy people that only need stress relief but still need to function in their every day activities. A heavy indica on the other hand should only be given to med patients who need the narcotic properties for their ailments . Can you see what were driving at? People need to know there is a difference! Not only that but the different levels of potency can be used to fit each need as well.

The fact of the matter is that, unless you grow it yourself and know what it is that you are growing, you are at the mercy of a dealer that may have any one of a thousand varieties and some are just not what the average person needs to be using.

The lack of motivation from some of these indica strains are one of the reasons behind all the bad press as to why people think were not even productive in our communities. It's common knowledge that most all smokers know there is a "happy weed" and a "sleepy weed" but we believe that they are not sure why that is and a case study as proof would help to educate people.

Marijuana is so unique in it's ability to be transformed into any type of therapeutic tool we need and there are people already in place that have the knowledge to create certain weed for certain needs, all we have to do is have the research done to prove it.

We have been looking for any research that takes these differences into consideration but none of them seem to be specific about what they are using as there tools of their trade. we think these facts have been overlooked and need to be addressed.

 

[1classclown1]

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With such brilliant minds on the side of the righteous, those hard asses will not prevail. Preach on. I wish I could be so focused so I could help. I get tooo pissed off, and then I want to throw something. That will not win any converts, or increase my life span but maybe I'll take a few down with me.lol.

 

[Jimbo]

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With such brilliant minds on the side of the righteous, those hard asses will not prevail. Preach on. I wish I could be so focused so I could help. I get tooo pissed off, and then I want to throw something. That will not win any converts, or increase my life span but maybe I'll take a few down with me.lol.

Just educate your friends and we will see a change. These bills are probably not even going to see the light of day this time but the science will help shed new light on our cause...keep the faith! You also need to send those letters supporting these bills in through NORML

 

[Smokin Moose]

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Keep up the good work guys.
And THANK YOU for the new attention to para structure. Now it is far easier to follow, and others are now kicking in with ideas. Pls thank Boss for the suggestion re structure!

 

[Strive4Wisdom]

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That's true about the ones that are oblivious to these facts need to be re-educated...but, I think a good starting point will be our smoker friends them selves too, because they are going to be the solders we need to help this word be spread.
They are the ones that are the most supportive of marijuana reform and we need them to help do our bidding.
I still think we need to watch what were smoking as to stay focused on this problem.Lack of motivation is probably one of the biggest problems we have in keeping people together for our cause. Dose that make since to Y'all?

Absolutely. If you were new to this and looked at a supporting group of individuals for our cause, and they themselves could not be counted upon to convey the message properly or didnt live as they claimed, then as an "outsider" or "newcomer" to our mission it is quite easy to make the mistake of dismissing the message of the whole based on a few.

 

[Jimbo]

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for sure...thanks Boss-Man

I sent this letter to Marijuana Research: Science, Law, Medical Marijuana, Rescheduling Petition

Dear Sir,
I belong to a cannabis cultural forum and we have been involved in a heated discussion about the possibility of a marijuana strain based study where cannabis could be shed into a new light.
We believe that along with safer delivery systems, a strain based case study needs to be conducted to investigate the whole realm of cannabis strains.
As most of us know, there are only two base strains of cannabis "Sativa" & "Indica" which are the basic land race strains of all cannabis crossed strains.
What most people do not know (even users) is that they both have almost opposite effects from one another. While the "Indica" strain has a narcotic effect, which is great for med patients. The "Sativa" strain has a very energetic effect which is great for most everyone to help relieve stress and promotes focus on every day normal activities.
We have all searched to find information about this but, there seems to only be one conclusion, there is no such research being done on this.
The going trend that we here alot is "marijuana is alot stronger than it used to be in my day". While there are no denials to this fact, we believe that people need to know that there are still alot of strains that are of less THC content and potency, and are much easier to cope with.
We as a cannabis community believe that this research will be vital in determining what types to prescribe people as to give them the proper potency to fit each individual need...In fact that's what we have entitled it as "Different Strains For Different Needs"
Did you know that cannabis can be genetically cross bread to create many different effects? There are already people in place that have mastered techniques to create such strains. We believe this is vital information for helping to educate people in the struggle of medical marijuana reform and for marijuana for the responsible use by adults. Both of which are trying to get passed into law.
Please give this some thought to this study, as this may just be the stepping stone we need to rid the fear of millions of people in an unjust war on people.
People need hard evidence and new light shed on what is common knowledge to cannabis growers.
There are a vast amounts of people that will support and help in any way they can to see this through.
Please take this info and run with it as it may be the answer to the marijuana question.

 

[Smokin Moose]

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Keep up the good fight!