Jan

28

Stimulus for Who?

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I just finished reading Congressman Ron Paul’s weekly column “Texas Straight Talk.” I found it to be a very intriguing read and he brings up some very important points.

Congressman Ron Paul – Stimulus for Who? – Texas Straight Talk.

Jan

20

Yes We Cannabis!

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The number 1 idea at change.org was Legalize the Medicinal and Recreational Use of Marijuana. It won with 19,530 votes, which was 4,536 more votes than the number 2 idea – Appoint Secretary of Peace in Department of Peace and Non-Violence.

The number 1 idea in the Citizen’s Briefing Book on Obama’s website change.gov was Ending Marijuana Prohibition. It had 92,970 points, which was 22,500 points more than idea #2. Idea #3 was Stop Using Federal Resources to Undermine States’ Medicinal Marijuana Laws. It had 66,170 points.

The voting on both sites has ended and now we are patiently waiting for a response.

Yes We Cannabis

Uncle Sam

Jan

20

Marijuana Inc: Inside America’s Pot Industry, Poll, Legal, Legislation, Decriminalization, Usage, International, Business, Government, Drug, Medicine – CNBC.com

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From CNBC.com

Currently, 13 states have laws on the books stating it’s not a crime to possess small amounts of marijuana. Internationally, other countries have similar legislation. A number of studies reveal legalization of pot does not necessarily lead to increased usage.

CNBC.com asks, “Do you favor the decriminalization of marijuana use?”

As of 7:30 PM CST 1-31-08 there was 27990 responses
Yes
97%
No
3%
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Jan

20

The Hill Blog» Blog Archive » Marijuana Law Reform No Longer a Political Liability, It’s a Political Opportunity

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The Hill Blog» Blog Archive » Marijuana Law Reform No Longer a Political Liability, It’s a Political Opportunity.

Posted January 13th, 2009
by National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Deputy Director Paul Armentano

Jan

15

We Can Do It Again! Repealing Today’s Failed Prohibition — Take Action!

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Every citizen has an important role to play in repealing today’s failed prohibition. Here’s what you can do to help:

* Take action at www.WeCanDoItAgain.com. If you agree that prohibition is hurting our economy, making our streets more dangerous and harming public health, why not make sure the people who represent you learn about these horrors as well? All you have to do is visit our site, enter your contact info and click to send a pre-written, editable letter to your federal and state elected officials.
* Join Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. Any citizen or criminal justice professional can become a member of LEAP for free. No matter who you are, please join the thousands who make up our ranks today by visiting www.CopsSayLegalizeDrugs.com/
* Talk to your friends and family about the failure of drug prohibition and what they can do to stop it. Make sure that everyone you know is aware how the “war on drugs” affects their pocketbooks and the safety of their streets.
* Write letters to the editors of your local newspapers. Getting letters published is easy, effective, and rewarding. Just remember that short and to-the-point letters increase your chances of getting published. Valuable tips and resources for writing LTEs can be found online at www.MAPinc.org/

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