cannabisnews.com: Pot Activist Fights To Stay in Canada Pot Activist Fights To Stay in Canada Posted by CN Staff on December 11, 2003 at 08:45:12 PT By Bee Metro Staff Source: Sacramento Bee Medical marijuana advocate Steven Wynn Kubby, a fugitive from justice in Placer County, vowed Tuesday to appeal a ruling that denies him refugee status in Canada.Kubby, 56, who fled to British Columbia in 2001 rather than serve a 120-day sentence for a drug conviction in Placer County, was rejected Monday by the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board. He said he would die if put in jail and not allowed to use marijuana to treat his adrenal cancer."Apparently, I have to die in order to convince the Refugee Board," Kubby said in an e-mail to The Bee, "but instead, I intend to fight."Placer County officials said they would make no special provisions for Kubby if he returns to the United States and begins serving his sentence.Snipped: Complete Article: http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/story/7929850p-8867401c.htmlSource: Sacramento Bee (CA)Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2003Copyright: 2003 The Sacramento BeeContact: opinion sacbee.comWebsite: http://www.sacbee.com/Related Articles & Web Sites:The Kubby Defense Fundhttp://www.kubby.org/The Drug War Refugeeshttp://freedomtoexhale.com/smk.htmU.S. User of Marijuana Denied Refugee Status http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread17952.shtmlPot User's Refugee Bid Is Rejectedhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread17943.shtmlRefugee Loses Bid To Stay in Canadahttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread17938.shtmlGrass Not Always Greener On The Other Sidehttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread17937.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #8 posted by escapegoat on December 16, 2003 at 07:54:13 PT Canadians for Safe Access vs. Anne McLellan's lies Man, this was fun...you don't see it in this video, but I have a tape of the LIVE broadcast (this went out LIVE across Canada) and you should have seen her squirm. Like a deer in the headlights... Anne McLellan Press conference [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by jose melendez on December 13, 2003 at 05:25:11 PT important potential Kubby argument from the Cowan article: "He was not convicted of possession the natural substances which the police claimed to have found, but of possession of psilocyn and mescaline, the active ingredients which the police extracted in their lab. "Is this not identical to them finding cocaine and making crack,, then unplementing the (known to be) harsher penalties?http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n1910/a08.html?397 proof of treason [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by FoM on December 12, 2003 at 08:55:51 PT E-Mail Letter from Michele Kubby Dear Friends,A lot of people have written to express their shock and outrage over the recent Refugee Board decision. Steve and I are so grateful to have such extraordinary and caring friends.Speaking of Steve, I'm pleased to tell you that he is doing better. We were concerned for awhile about possible nerve damage, but our doctors have advised us that Steve's symptoms appear to be resolving. Steve is walking straight again and the night sweats are gone. Thank goodness for cannabis!I have to admit I've been in a lot of fear lately. Steve helped me to realize, however, that the government controls us through our fear.Yesterday was my daughter's fourth birthday, so I decided to get over my fear and see to it that her party was the best damn birthday party on the planet. And you know what? She came up to me afterwards, gave me a huge hug and said, "This was the best birthday ever!"I feel great right now, because I've taken back my power from their fear-mongering. While I was out shopping for the cake, balloons and streamers, I was so happy to run into so many of my wonderful Canadian friends and neighbors, They all knew about the decision, but all we talked about was the upcoming party. My friends grounded me and suddenly my life began to feel totally and delightfully normal.I wanted to write all of you and share this story, because I've found first hand how important it is to reclaim our dignity and our lives. So I'm living life now regardless of the words they use to frighten me. I'm living each day as fully as possible without fear and trusting in love.Besides, it's the best way I've found to annoy the Drug Warriors.Love and peace to you,Michele [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by FoM on December 12, 2003 at 08:18:25 PT Article By Richard Cowan Here''s an article by Richard Cowan. I would post it on CNews but I don't really know how to do it with the numbers and references so here is the link.AMERICAN REFUGEES: What Is It About Dead You Don't Understand? Richard Cowan Complete Article: http://sierratimes.com/03/12/12/ar_ca_mar.htm [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by FoM on December 11, 2003 at 11:15:59 PT sukoi Thank you! I appreciate it when press releases get posted. [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by jose melendez on December 11, 2003 at 11:12:57 PT like giants "Apparently, I have to die in order to convince the Refugee Board, but instead, I intend to fight."- Steve KubbyThe battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable--and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come. It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! - Patrick HenryLiberty without learning is always in peril and learning without liberty is always in vain. - John F. KennedyShallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people. Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. - Marin Luther King kind [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by sukoi on December 11, 2003 at 11:08:43 PT An unrelated article Thursday, 11 December 2003, 10:04 am Press Release: GreenCross Medicinal Cannabis Support GroupGreenCross Medicinal Cannabis Support Group of NZ Inc. Press Release: For Immediate Use HEALTH MINISTER PROLONGS SUFFERING The Minister of Health, Annette King, has again decided she has the sole right to allow people such as Mr. Leo Danger to continue to live a quality of life far less than he deserves to be living. Her main objections to allowing people to use cannabis when instructed to do so by a doctor or specialist seem to be that the dose cannot be effectively measured and that she does not believe that most members of the house would want her to approve medicinal cannabis use until it is proven safe. GreenCross Medicinal Cannabis Support Group members are appalled that Mrs. King would use misleading comments and prefer that people suffer and die while she waits for official figures and clinical trials. Dr Donald Abrahms of UCSF is an expert in the area of cannabis use as proven by the Masters degree he holds on the subject and as a medical doctor specialises in the area of HIV. As recently as this year Dr Abrahms team have proven that cannabis is actually effective in relieving limb pain in people suffering HIV. Safety is gained by using a vaporiser or eating cannabis which is something Mrs. King well knows but chooses to ignore as evidenced by her written answers in the house which show she frequently refers to the smoking of cannabis. When an AIDS sufferer faces death it is nonsensical to tell that person smoking cannabis will cause harm to the lungs. When a cancer patient chooses to end chemotherapy because the nausea is so bad or to expect Mr. Danger to suffer a life of semi consciousness on valium and morphine is nothing short of hypocritical and politically motivated bad medicine. As Minister of Health Mrs. King should immediately acknowledge the evidence available and immediately move to stop the suffering our current cannabis law promotes. Greg Soar Coordinator GreenCross Medicinal Cannabis Support Group of NZ Inc Copyright (c) Scoop Media http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/GE0312/S00063.htm [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by Marc Paquette on December 11, 2003 at 09:26:29 PT: Exactly as I thought! Bravo Steve!;You have just lost a battle..not the war! Just by appealing at this board will save YOU and your FAMILY from deportation in less than 30 days. It can stall for more months if not a year or more and if this appeal is rejected, you can still go at the Federal Court for $50! :o)Peace and good luck Steve!Marc http://www.medpot.net [ Post Comment ] Post Comment