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Recalling Marijuana Supporter and Philanthropist Peter B. Lewis

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We reside in a society where financial wealth is often the way of measuring someone’s greatness.  There is definitely an incredible economic climate within the U . s . States that enables for a lot of to operate hard and get personal wealth.   Very frequently, however, individuals who find financial success don’t hand back and recognize individuals less fortunate.

It was not the situation with Peter B. Lewis.   The billionaire philanthropist was most widely known for his role as Chairman of Progressive Insurance Provider, however, many others will appreciate his charitable work.  Last year, Mr. Lewis guaranteed to give 1 / 2 of his wealth to charitable organisation.  He was noted for appreciating the humanities, culture, and human privileges.  Peter B. Lewis contributed large, very a large amount of cash to a lot of organizations such as the ACLU and The Guggenheim Museum.  We are sad to are convinced that he died a couple of days ago.

At any given time when giving and openly supporting marijuana reform was a little more risky for any guy of his stature, Peter B. Lewis wasn’t embarrassed to be among the wealthiest and profiles supporters of medicinal marijuana and leisure marijuana.  In 2007 he contributed $3,000,000 to MPP (Marijuana Policy Project).  The group has utilized the donations well and it is a number one organization in pushing marijuana reform forward.  He also supported Initiative 502, what the law states that made history by legalizing a leisure marijuana market that will provide new tax revenues within the condition of Washington.  In 1998, Mr. Lewis experienced from the medical problem that needed an incomplete amputation of 1 of his legs.  He stated that traditional medicines and pills were never competitive with marijuana was for his discomfort.  Mr. Lewis found idea the thought of criminalizing marijuana to become absurd and be probably the most influential figures for reform.

We’d much like to consider this time around to keep in mind this sort and caring guy.  Peter B. Lewis accomplished a lot of things and grew to become a  billionaire.  However, shown a level more rare trait, he never lost his empathy even while he acquired financial wealth.

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