cannabisnews.com: Action Class for Freedom of Therapeutic Cannabis! Action Class for Freedom of Therapeutic Cannabis! Posted by FoM on June 13, 1999 at 10:29:20 PT Second Amended Complaint Source: Fairlaw.org THE MISSION:To institute The Action Class for Freedom of Therapeutic Cannabis. To restore to and to reinvest in The People the fundamental, inalienable rights, freedoms, and liberties which have been unjustifiably and unconstitutionally prohibited, denied, and suppressed since 1937 by unjust statutes and policies of the government of the United States of America. To redefine ‘marijuana’ and to communicate the truth about this natural, non-toxic herb cannabis which has been used therapeutically for 5,000 years. Cannabis was freely and legally available in the United States for a wide range of medicinal uses until the federal politicians desecrated, demonized, defamed, prohibited, and criminalized what many cultures considered to be an invaluable natural resource. The government’s arbitrary, hypocritical classification of cannabis as the most dangerous drug in America continues to be the law and policy of the United States of America, criminalizing the sick and powerless. To inform and educate the public about the established benefits and proven virtues of cannabis as a therapeutic agent for each and every health condition for which cannabis is helpful. To achieve Justice and Judgment declaring that therapeutic cannabis prohibition is unconstitutional and that The People are free to use it for their health without control or interference by the government of the United States of America. THE STRATEGYThe Action Class for Freedom of Therapeutic Cannabis complaint will be filed in the United States District Court, in Philadelphia on June 29, 1998. Lawrence Elliott Hirsch, chief counsel of Hirsch & Caplan Public Interest Law Firm will represent approximately 200 plaintiff class representatives from every state who have health conditions for which cannabis is therapeutic and improves or may improve or could improve the quality of their lives. Each named plaintiff will represent the rights and interests of a class of 97 million Americans who could benefit from therapeutic cannabis, and other Americans who value their First Amendment right of privacy – the right to be let alone by the government – the right most valued by civilized society. Kiyoshi Kuromiya of Philadelphia, PA will be the lead plaintiff. Each named plaintiff is a person of great moral courage. "Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is one, essential vital quality for those who seek to change a world that yields most painfully to change." [Robert F. Kennedy, 1967] Paralegal Technical Services, King of Prussia, PA, and Integrated Data Technology, Philadelphia, PA. will manage and administer The Action Class for Freedom of Therapeutic Cannabis. Activate alliances and network with individuals, groups, and organizations to execute The Mission. Achieve Fair Law for The People. http://www.fairlaw.org/actionclassintro.html Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #1 posted by James Dawson on June 16, 1999 at 05:05:07 PT: federal lawsuit We are still accepting plaintiffs and if you are interested go here to sign up.http://www.gnv.fdt.net/~jrdawson/signup.htmJames Dawson The Action Class for Cannabis Therapeutics Sign-Up Page [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: