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A Day To Celebrate Our Independence

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Besides Tom Cruise, there is another high profile birthday this week.  While alcohol, red meat, and fireworks are sure to dominate the day for many Americans, July 4th represents our country’s birth.  On this day the Founding Father’s adopted the Declaration of Independence and sent a clear message to the Kingdom of Britain that the original 13 colonies would no longer tolerate existing under such tyranny.

July 4th should remind us of the freedom that was won against all military odds.  However at times it seems this freedom is dissipating a bit.  Patients are not legally allowed under most states and federal law to relieve their medical ailments.  George Washington would not have outlawed marijuana, in fact he did the opposite.  It was mandated that farmers grow hemp, the all purpose wonder fiber which was instrumental in winning the Revolutionary War.

Our victory in the war provided us with freedom but with the turn of the century the political and propaganda machine took over, even though the Constitution was designed to combat this.  Now patients such as Bob Crouse have to break the law to medicate.  With a mounting deficit, several military engagements worldwide, and the often ignored issue of American poverty, why exactly is it imperative that we formulate battle strategies against a plant?

While we do not advocate breaking the law we do want people to feel good.  July 4th is an upbeat holiday and there are people who would not be able to enjoy the days festivities without medicating with cannabis.  Certain barbeque foods may not palatable for patients without nausea relief.  Walks on the beach or hikes may not possible either if it were not for the world’s best naturally growing medication.  Lets enjoy the day and appreciate the great things the United States has to offer.  Our government is certainly off base on this one issue but if we get back to work after enjoying this holiday we may be able to make sure that this is the last July 4th where patients have to secretly improve the quality of their life.

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A New Year’s Resolution

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A New Year’s Resolution from the Medical Marijuana community

This year we resolve to be more responsible members of the medical marijuana community.  For many of us, our pro-MMJ stance has been all-talk and no-walk.  We’re in favor of legalizing it to treat the millions of people who it can help, but are we doing enough?  2012 is the year for action!  There are so many ways to get involved on both local and federal levels. 
Some states, like California, already have programs underway and they need our support to continue and to progress forward.  Americans for Safe Access is one of the leading advocacy groups and they offer so many ways to get involved that it is ludicrous for us to sit on the sidelines.  They even have an iphone app so we can help out while sitting in traffic.  Don’t want to join a group?  Then let your voice be heard individually.  Call, write or email your local government officials.  Start with your state senators since this movement has to come from the states.  Tell them you support changing marijuana from a schedule 1 to a schedule 2 substance.  Tell them you want growers held accountable for the medication they provide.  Let people know about labs that can help grower’s ensure safety.

The Federal government has proved to us that it is static and unwilling to move on it’s own.  The Marijuana Policy Project is yet another resource for us to work with and provides clear directions to contact your representatives.  Our nation is supposed to have a “government of the people, by the people, for the people” yet it seems to be slipping away from us. This year we can reclaim it!  First with medical marijuana, but it doesn’t stop there! We can move on to so many other important issues.  We can because we have to.  Our country should, and will change.  It’s a part of the Constitution; we need to be active to do it.  2012 is an election year; take the time to follow those politicians like Barney Frank, Ron Paul, Dennis Kucinich and Jared Polis, who believe that marijuana is something that can help people.

As the clock counts down to midnight and a new year begins, We must set aside our champagne and say together, “This year I resolve to make the US government listen to the people who need help in our country.  This year I resolve to make my country a better place for people who are sick and suffering.  This year I will not be a spaced-out couch potato staring at girls with pot-leaf pasties selling me the next great herb grinder.  I’m going to get involved with groups like The Drug Policy Alliance and change these laws for a healthier tomorrow.”

Happy New Year!

All of us at Marijuana.net

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Important Occasions- The Birth Of Marijuana Decriminalization

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As current occasions unfold, we viewed regular updates and produce important news for you.  It’s also vital that you highlight past developments to be able to possess a true outlook during marijuana law within the U . s . States.  While the thought of decriminalization is breaking through cities from coast to coast in an effort to cope with our current economy, it has really been happening for near to 4 decades.

Whilst not typically regarded as an advocate for marijuana reform, Richard Nixon unintentionally might have provided the first spark for any effective decriminalization campaign.  In 1972 he commissioned research on marijuana use in the National Commission on Marijuana and Substance Abuse.  The commission discovered that marijuana prohibition may really be unconstitutional.  The commission also mentioned the legislative branch from the U . s . States government were built with a responsibility to obey the Metabolic rate.  These claims happen to be championed by advocates for many years who’ve searched for to possess marijuana removed as schedule 1 drug.

Following a discharge of the commission’s findings a brand new check out marijuana law began to consider form.  In 1973, Or grew to become the very first condition to change their laws and regulations and decriminalize marijuana.  Having 1 ounce or less yields a possible $500-$1000 fine.  Or opened up the ton gates and inside a couple of many years of passing their new laws and regulations Alaska, Colorado, California, Mississippi, New You are able to, Nebraska, New York, and Ohio all passed some type of cannabis decriminalization.

Because the push for marijuana reform progresses you should observe that this is a decades lengthy progression.  Even though some social issues have single land mark cases( Roe v. Wade, or Brown v. Board of your practice ) most legal victories within the U . s . States are the effect of a number of occasions.  Return soon once we still reveal important occasions in marijuana history.

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