If you're in on the cannabis world (and perhaps even if you are not) then you're surely aware of the recent State of the Union address. You're surely aware of the Interview with the President that followed up the SOTU.
If not, the long and short story is that cannabis policy reform was top on the list of questions submitted to both events.
One group has decided to take a stand. Recently, a Facebook group called "100,000+ for Obama to discuss cannabis prohibition" has formed with the main focus of bringing attention to the subject at hand. The goal is simple: gain 100,000 or more "likes" on Facebook and continue to spread the message.
A recent addition to the movement, the founders of the Facebook page have also created a cause at causes.com, viewable below:
http://www.causes.com/causes/651727-100-000-for-obama-to-discuss-cannabis-prohibition/actions
I encourage anyone and everyone to join and help make our voices heard!
The Facebook page is viewable here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/100000-For-Obama-to-discuss-Cannabis-Prohibition/380980991917642
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Why Marijuana is dangerous
Well this is a perfect example of why marijuana is so dangerous:
WHeewww! Be careful!
WHeewww! Be careful!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tell Gov Snyder that Michigan doesn't want to play anymore
Thursday February 9th, at 6:30 PM EST, Governor Rick Snyder will host a live interactive online town hall event. The meeting will stream live at and there are several ways to participate. You can submit questions at www.michigan.gov/townhall, post them to Snyder’s Facebook wall, or send a message on Twitter to @OneToughNerd using hashtag #AskGovSnyder. Also, log on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. EST and watch live. You can submit questions using Facebook and Twitter once the meeting has started.
I submitted the following question and urge you all to do the same. This is a slightly modified version of the question submitted to President Obama from LEAP:
“With over 850,000 Americans arrested in 2010, for marijuana charges alone, and tens of billions of tax dollars being spent locking up non-violent marijuana users, isn’t it time Michigan stops participating in this failed war on drugs and take a stand by repealing prohibition, regulating, and taxing marijuana?”
I submitted the following question and urge you all to do the same. This is a slightly modified version of the question submitted to President Obama from LEAP:
“With over 850,000 Americans arrested in 2010, for marijuana charges alone, and tens of billions of tax dollars being spent locking up non-violent marijuana users, isn’t it time Michigan stops participating in this failed war on drugs and take a stand by repealing prohibition, regulating, and taxing marijuana?”
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
"the formal beginning of the end of marijuana prohibition in the United States'
Ladies and Gents,
I would like to bring mention to an epic day in the history of marijuana prohibition. Below is an article from LA Times discussing a recent proposal in California to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Furthermore this proposal was approved by a key committee of the assembly.
Give the article below a read and enjoy, finally a major step towards reform.
Out
Taken from this is not my piece.
Marijuana legalization bill approved by key Assembly committee
The measure, which would tax and regulate pot for users 21 and older, is unlikely to get additional consideration until next year.
By Patrick McGreevy
January 12, 2010 | 10:06 p.m.
Reporting from Sacramento - A proposal to legalize and tax marijuana in California was approved by a key committee of the Assembly on Tuesday, but it is not expected to get further consideration by the Legislature until next year.
Despite a procedural glitch, backers hailed the committee's action as historic because it represented the first legislative approval of the proposal.
"This vote marks the formal beginning of the end of marijuana prohibition in the United States," predicted Stephen Gutwillig, California state director of the Drug Policy Alliance, a pot legalization group.
The legislation would allow those who are at least 21 years old to possess up to an ounce of marijuana for recreational use. Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco), author of the measure, said it would provide needed revenue for the state as well as regulation of the drug.
Existing law "is harming our youth," Ammiano said. "Drug dealers do not ask for ID."
It is estimated that the proposed $50 tax on each ounce of marijuana sold, along with license fees charged to cultivators, would generate $1.3 billion a year to be used to pay for drug education and treatment.
Ammiano said his bill is not expected to get a required hearing by a second committee in time to meet a Friday deadline. He said he plans to reintroduce the legislation if a similar initiative proposed for the November ballot is not approved by voters.
The anticipated revenue would not be worth the grief the bill would cause, said Assemblyman Danny Gilmore (R-Hanford), a former assistant chief with the California Highway Patrol.
"We're going to legalize marijuana, we're going to tax it and then we're going to educate our kids about the harm of drugs. You've got to be kidding me," Gilmore said. "What's next? Are we going to legalize methamphetamines, cocaine?"
The Assembly Public Safety Committee approved Ammiano's bill, AB 390, on a 4-3 vote.
patrick.mcgreevy
@latimes.com
(hastily created this blog on 01-14-2010 around 10am, am now late for appointment!)
I would like to bring mention to an epic day in the history of marijuana prohibition. Below is an article from LA Times discussing a recent proposal in California to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Furthermore this proposal was approved by a key committee of the assembly.
Give the article below a read and enjoy, finally a major step towards reform.
Out
Taken from this is not my piece.
Marijuana legalization bill approved by key Assembly committee
The measure, which would tax and regulate pot for users 21 and older, is unlikely to get additional consideration until next year.
By Patrick McGreevy
January 12, 2010 | 10:06 p.m.
Reporting from Sacramento - A proposal to legalize and tax marijuana in California was approved by a key committee of the Assembly on Tuesday, but it is not expected to get further consideration by the Legislature until next year.
Despite a procedural glitch, backers hailed the committee's action as historic because it represented the first legislative approval of the proposal.
"This vote marks the formal beginning of the end of marijuana prohibition in the United States," predicted Stephen Gutwillig, California state director of the Drug Policy Alliance, a pot legalization group.
The legislation would allow those who are at least 21 years old to possess up to an ounce of marijuana for recreational use. Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco), author of the measure, said it would provide needed revenue for the state as well as regulation of the drug.
Existing law "is harming our youth," Ammiano said. "Drug dealers do not ask for ID."
It is estimated that the proposed $50 tax on each ounce of marijuana sold, along with license fees charged to cultivators, would generate $1.3 billion a year to be used to pay for drug education and treatment.
Ammiano said his bill is not expected to get a required hearing by a second committee in time to meet a Friday deadline. He said he plans to reintroduce the legislation if a similar initiative proposed for the November ballot is not approved by voters.
The anticipated revenue would not be worth the grief the bill would cause, said Assemblyman Danny Gilmore (R-Hanford), a former assistant chief with the California Highway Patrol.
"We're going to legalize marijuana, we're going to tax it and then we're going to educate our kids about the harm of drugs. You've got to be kidding me," Gilmore said. "What's next? Are we going to legalize methamphetamines, cocaine?"
The Assembly Public Safety Committee approved Ammiano's bill, AB 390, on a 4-3 vote.
patrick.mcgreevy
@latimes.com
(hastily created this blog on 01-14-2010 around 10am, am now late for appointment!)
Friday, December 18, 2009
Tell us what you think
At the right of the screen is a poll. Please vote honestly. The poll will be open for a little over a month. Be sure to tell us what you think!>
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Law Enforcement Big Wigs say Legalize! End Prohibition!
I encourage everyone to pass this blog on to friends and check back regularly. We will be making updates as often as possible. In the mean time, enjoy this video. It contains footage of Big time law enforcement executives, police chiefs, city auditors, etc etc discussing the FACT that we need to LEGALIZE. This is LAW ENFORCEMENT making the claim of legalization!
Enjoy Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP)
Enjoy Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP)
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