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  Barney Frank Calls For Decriminalizing of MJ

Posted by CN Staff on March 22, 2008 at 17:45:50 PT
By John Bresnahan 
Source: CBS News 

The Politico -- Rep. Barney Frank will soon introduce legislation to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, the Massachusetts Democrat said during an appearance on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher."Frank offered no details on his legislation, and it's not at all clear that he could ever get it to the House floor for a vote. A Frank aide was unaware of his plans other than his statement on HBO.
Frank has introduced legisaltion in previous years to allow the use of "medical marijuana," although the bills never made it out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.Asked by Maher as to why he would push a pot decriminalization bill now, Frank said the American public has already decided that personal use of marijuana is not a problem."I now think it's time for the politicians to catch up to the public," Frank said. "The notion that you lock people up for smoking marijuana is pretty silly. I'm going to call it the 'Make Room for Serious Criminals' bill."Copyright 2008 PoliticoComplete Title: Barney Frank Calls For Decriminalizing Small Amounts Of MarijuanaSource: CBS News (US Web)Author: John BresnahanPublished: March 22, 2008Copyright: 2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc.CannabisNews -- Cannabis Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/cannabis.shtml

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Comment #40 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 24, 2008 at 08:57:06 PT:
AfterBurner: I'll keep fighting for this campaign 
until the vote. The closer we get the harder I'll fight.67% Down With Medical MarijuanaMarch 21, 2008MIRS NewsAn impressive two out of three voters would just say yes to medical marijuana if it goes on the ballot this fall."This is the Baby Boomers coming of age," said Tom SHIELDS of Marketing Resource Group, which conducted the Inside Michigan Politics survey.Seventy-five percent of voters 34 to 54 backed medical marijuana and 63 percent of retirees did. Surprisingly, the 18 to 34 demographic was the least supportive, backing the measure 61 to 36 percent.If the proposal passed, it would become legal in Michigan for marijuana to be smoked for medicinal purposes with a physician's prescription and protect patients from arrest and prosecution.The so-called medical marijuana citizens' initiative is before the Legislature, which has 40 days to take it up. The State Board of Canvassers unanimously voted March 3 that the Michigan Coalition for Compassionate Care (CCC) had gathered enough signatures (See "Cropsey: Just Say No To Medical Marijuana," 3/5/08).If legislators don't act — and they're not expected to — it moves to the November ballot.The poll showed 62 percent would definitely support the measure, with soft support at another 5 percent. There were 28 percent who opposed it and 5 percent were undecided or refused to answer."This is where you want to start at for a ballot proposal," Shields said. "You want to start over 60 percent because when the details come out, you lose support. … This is a potential winner."Law enforcement is expected to mount a campaign. Shields said he expects arguments to be made that medical marijuana is a slippery slope and there's potential abuse.There was a sharp difference by political party, with 83 percent of Democrats backing the proposal compared to 47 percent of Republicans. Ticket-splitters mirrored the average of 67 percent.There also was a racial divide, with whites more supportive at 68 percent compared to 59 percent of blacks.The poll was conducted March 10 to 16, using 600 registered voters based on voter turnout in the last four general elections. The margin of error was 4.1 percent. http://www.mpp.org/news/in-the-news/67-down-with-medical-marijuan.html
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Comment #39 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on March 24, 2008 at 02:23:46 PT
LaGuardia
"As they say in Washington: 'The Senate is where legislation goes to die.' So we need at least 8 to 10 more Democratic Senators as well as a Democrat in the White House."Of the Senate seats up for election in 2008, 23 are held by Republicans and 12 by Democrats, so there's a chance for a big Democratic swing.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate_elections,_2008
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Comment #38 posted by afterburner on March 23, 2008 at 12:08:25 PT
fight_4_freedom #30 - In a Nutshell
"Please register to vote and support patients like me this November." Mike HallContinue the campaign.
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Comment #37 posted by tintala on March 23, 2008 at 11:43:15 PT:
THE WORLD DIDN"T CRUMBLE WHEN HOLI STARTED
THe hindu festival HOLI started the day before yesterday and when this starts, people celebrate with BHANG, a concoction of yogurt, cardomon, and bhang. WHile it's not a good idea to drive while intoxicated , nowhere is it safe. But, a day that's dedicated to indulging in BHANG and celebration, it appears that the world DIDN"T crumble! We could leglaize cannabis and the world aint gona crumble. 
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Comment #36 posted by Christen-Mitchell on March 23, 2008 at 10:56:33 PT:
One of the Few Real Leaders
As always, hats off to Mr. Frank. We have so few examples of true leadership any more. And what perfect irony as Barney does not fit the standard hero profile. Thank You, Mr. Frank
Anti-DrugWar.org
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Comment #35 posted by FoM on March 23, 2008 at 10:48:22 PT
LaGuardia 
Thank you. I sometimes really feel alone in how I look at our issue. I see things in a different way then many people but I believe what I believe with my whole heart. 
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Comment #34 posted by LaGuardia on March 23, 2008 at 10:31:35 PT
We need a Democratic President and More Senators
It is great that Barney is introducing this bill; I am very enthused. FoM is right though that we need to wait for the fall in order to see it if can have legs. Bush, and probably McCain (and possibly Clinton too; she said that she "would not legalize drugs"), would veto it, but the Senate is a bigger problem since one Senator can put a "hold" on any bill unless you can get 60 Senators to support it. I can think of one, Sen. Tom "Dr. No" Coburn (R-Oklahoma), who would certainly try to "hold" Barney's bill; he even put a hold on a bill to honor the 100th birthday of late environmentalist Rachel Carson (effectively killing it), along with more than 90 other bills. I have put a link to a Wall Street Journal article about him and his obstructionism.As they say in Washington: "The Senate is where legislation goes to die." So we need at least 8 to 10 more Democratic Senators as well as a Democrat in the White House.
WSJ: One-Man Gridlock: Meet Tom Coburn, Senate's Nr. No
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Comment #33 posted by FoM on March 23, 2008 at 09:33:51 PT
fight_4_freedom 
I understand your enthusiasm but I have seen too much to get fired up until fall.
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Comment #32 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 23, 2008 at 09:28:31 PT:
FoM: Thank You
About Obama, he does seem to use logic when discussing issues. He really is starting to grow on me. And I see what you are saying about firing up the drug czar right now. A lot of people involved with this feel the same way. They feel we should leave it alone until the fall. But me, I say bring it on! Our activists have been waiting for this opportunity for so long, I just feel we should let them have it full force from now until November. I feel the more articles and lte's there are out there, the better chance we have.The truth is on our side.
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Comment #31 posted by FoM on March 23, 2008 at 09:14:08 PT
fight_4_freedom 
Thank you. I wish your state the best of luck. I wish they weren't doing so many articles right now because that sends up a red flag to rally the Drug Czar. I don't like that prohibitionists use CNews and other news web site against us but they do.
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Comment #30 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 23, 2008 at 09:08:35 PT:
Only one letter opposing the initiative, all 
printed on Easter Sunday :) Happy Easter!Kalamazoo GazetteMORE READERS RESPOND TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA ISSUE
Sunday, March 23, 2008"Look at California, don't repeat mistake"After reading the Kalamazoo Gazette article regarding legalizing medical marijuana, I was insulted. It appears to me that Martin Chilcutt doesn't like the laws, so he moves throughout the country and begins campaigns to legalize marijuana -- California, Colorado and now here in our great state. He should be ashamed, claiming his four years in the military caused his dependency on an illegal drug. This is an insult to all military men and woman. Look at California, it has been a colossal failure. You have documented drug dealers running pot stores. You also have doctors setting up storefront offices and handing out prescriptions without ever doing an exam, in some instances to children who are under 18. Is a California lifestyle what we want here in Michigan?I propose that Chilcutt and his followers find a place in the world where marijuana is legal and move there. We have too many important things in this state to worry about and one of them should not be legalizing marijuana.Brent HostutlerVicksburg"Side effects less than prescribed drugs"I would vote to pass a law for doctor-prescribed marijuana for patients with a medical need.It can't be more harmful than the drugs on the market with the dangers and side effects that already have the approval of the Food and Drug Administration.Betty OmelianowichKalamazoo"Time to decriminalize usage of marijuana"I am not a marijuana user, but medical marijuana should be on the November ballot. We need to take a step further at some point and decriminalize marijuana.Confiscation and a civil infraction if you're not using it for medical purposes is fine, but to slap people with felonies and potentially ruin their lives while clogging up the criminal justice system with a backlog of drug cases is ridiculous.Can these offenders become productive in society with a felony drug record? It's a vicious cycle that has continued for years, and the drug laws on the books have failed miserably.If we decriminalize marijuana, it doesn't mean every teenager in Michigan will smoke marijuana, or people will be smoking in the streets anymore than they do now.With the prisons and jails in Michigan making budget cuts and releasing inmates early, it makes sense to take this into consideration. Legalizing medical marijuana is a start.Rich ElsmanKalamazoo"Medications have adverse side effects"I'm a disabled Vietnam veteran with an arthritic disease in my spine. I am in pain 24/7.I have used marijuana off and on since 1979 and I have had several misdemeanor possession charges.Each time I got caught, I would give up smoking and try taking prescription medications, all of which have adverse side effects.I am currently being tested for stomach problems and the doctors say it could have been caused by all of the anti-inflammatory pills I have taken over the years.Even if pot does have some minor side effects, I don't see how it is any different from any other prescription drug.Greg WelburnLawton"Marijuana preferable to taking a narcotic"After reading a sampling of the letters submitted to the Gazette, I realize how important that college education I worked so hard for really has become.The legalization of marijuana was posed by an economics professor at Western Michigan University in one of my classes eight years ago. The instructor asked: ``What if marijuana were legalized in the United States and sold as cigarettes are, on an everyday basis?''Theoretically, this would provide monumental revenue to the state which, in turn, would support education, low-income programs, and the list goes on and on.This proposal is a chance for Michigan doctors, as I understand it, to continue to research the cause and effect relationship of medical marijuana. Personally, I have told my doctors about the negative effects of prescription drugs such as Vicodin (narcotics) on relieving my arthritic pain. I am a former college ballplayer and the long-term effects of strenuous activity and constant practice six and seven days a week, are beginning to take hold only 15 years later. I would much rather prefer marijuana to narcotics any day!I look forward to the vote with confidence that our community will stand up to provide relief and support to those who need not only relief for their short-term pain but also for the knowledge that we can do something for the long-term.Wendy SierraGalesburg"Show compassion, vote `Yes' this fall"There are patients throughout Michigan with debilitating illnesses like AIDS, multiple sclerosis and cancer who could benefit from medical marijuana. I suffer from the intractable pain of degenerative disc disease.The available medications have their own price: Addiction, intestinal disorders, the potential even of death -- and are expensive to boot! Yet none are as effective or as benign as medical marijuana. Were it discovered tomorrow in some remote jungle, marijuana would be touted as a miracle cure.I only want to relieve my pain in a safe, effective way, without fear of prosecution. Very few people know what I live with, nor what they'd do in my situation. It's like being adrift on an ocean and coming upon an island, only to find it covered with ``no trespassing'' signs.This is an issue about compassion. Please register to vote and support patients like me this November.Mike HallHastings"Sky hasn't fallen in states where it's legal"The Kalamazoo Gazette asked for readers' thoughts on allowing seriously ill Michigan residents to use medical marijuana with their doctors' recommendation. I am strongly in support of this initiative.There is a large and growing body of evidence supporting marijuana's benefits for patients suffering from cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis and debilitating pain. These are some of the most sick and vulnerable members of our community, and the notion of threatening them with arrest and jail for following their doctors' recommendations is bewildering to me.There are currently 12 states that have passed medical marijuana laws, and the sky has not fallen. Five Michigan cities -- Ann Arbor, Detroit, Ferndale, Flint, and Traverse City -- have already passed local medical marijuana ordinances, by overwhelming margins in each case. I believe it's time we provided these sick and suffering patients with the peace of mind they deserve.Donald C. BarnesNiles"Recognize need to help relieve suffering"I am 100 percent in favor of legalizing medical marijuana. It is obvious when reading Martin Chilcutt's story that he is not abusing drugs or has any other motive in fighting for this cause, other than providing relief for those suffering terribly from terminal illnesses.I can understand why many are opposed to legalizing medical marijuana: It seems as though making the drug more accessible would encourage drug abuse, across the board. The problem with that theory is that marijuana is already easily available to anyone who would want to use it.There is so much anecdotal evidence that marijuana is beneficial in relieving pain for the dying, why are we withholding it from them? I sincerely hope Michigan voters recognize the need for relief for these poor, suffering people.K. Dawn ThawnghmungKalamazoo
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Comment #29 posted by FoM on March 23, 2008 at 08:56:17 PT
fight_4_freedom
Thank you. I didn't know that. He is very reasonable.
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Comment #28 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 23, 2008 at 08:53:20 PT:
Obama comments from a recent town hall meeting
in Oregon. http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080323/NEWS/803230336Q: A couple of other issues of interest to Oregonians involve initiatives passed by the voters that have come into conflict with the federal government: physician-assisted suicide and medical marijuana. Do you support those two concepts?A: I am in favor of palliative medicine in circumstances where someone is terminally ill. ... I'm mindful of the legitimate interests of states to prevent a slide from palliative treatments into euthanasia. On the other hand, I think that the people of Oregon did a service for the country in recognizing that as the population gets older we've got to think about issues of end-of-life care. ...As for medical marijuana ... I'm not familiar with all the details of the initiative that was passed, but I think the basic concept of using medical marijuana for the same purposes and with the same controls as other drugs prescribed by doctors, I think that's entirely appropriate. ...I'm not going to be using Justice Department resources to try to circumvent state laws on this issue.
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Comment #27 posted by Hope on March 23, 2008 at 08:37:58 PT
Barney Frank, The Gentleman from New York
Will have a memorable niche in the history of this country and the world, because of this. I think, he will be remembered for many decades to come, while others are more or less forgotten as not particularly notable... except for the rabid prohibitionists. They'll be remembered, as cruel and ignorant.This, it seems to me, is very important.
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Comment #26 posted by FoM on March 23, 2008 at 08:10:50 PT

About Tiny Steps
I don't know if people understand what I mean by tiny steps but I'll try to explain. I'll use Prop 215 as an example since most people that read CNews have been involved since close to that time.When Prop 215 passed it was wonderful news. It told us what was going to happen and what won't be happening. As time went by things changed and here we are now. How did we get here from there? How do we learn from mistakes that were made? How do we make it work in all the other states? 
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Comment #25 posted by FoM on March 23, 2008 at 07:30:09 PT

Interesting Related Article
Time For The ‘Make Room for Serious Criminals’ Bill***March 23rd, 2008 It’s hard to imagine a bill like this passing in its first iteration, and it would almost certainly draw a veto from this president, but Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is nevertheless poised to do something interesting. During an appearance on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” Frank announced that he will soon introduce legislation to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana.Frank offered no details on his legislation, and it’s not at all clear that he could ever get it to the House floor for a vote. A Frank aide was unaware of his plans other than his statement on HBO.Frank has introduced legislation in previous years to allow the use of “medical marijuana,” although the bills never made it out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.Asked by Maher as to why he would push a pot decriminalization bill now, Frank said the American public has already decided that personal use of marijuana is not a problem.“I now think it’s time for the politicians to catch up to the public,” Frank said. “The notion that you lock people up for smoking marijuana is pretty silly. I’m going to call it the ‘Make Room for Serious Criminals’ bill.”It sounds like Frank is thinking about this in the right way. I suspect a lot of Americans would like to “make room for serious criminals,” and would shudder if they realized how much it cost (in a time of an economic downturn and tight budgets) to incarcerate non-violent violent offenders who face jail time for possession.Frank’s bill may take a few tries before it gains serious headway, but why not start the conversation?Indeed, it’s probably worth keeping in mind that Frank’s position is hardly a fringe one anymore. A few months ago, then-presidential candidate Chris Dodd endorsed decriminalization…Bill Maher handed Chris Dodd a smoking fatty during the HuffPost/Yahoo!/Slate Candidate Mashup, asking a surprise question about legalizing marijuana. To his credit, Dodd didn’t pass. He puffed.“We’re cluttering up our prisons, frankly, when we draw distinctions” between booze and pot, Dodd said. “So I would decriminalize, or certainly advocate as president, the decriminalization of statutes that would incarcerate or severely penalize people for using marijuana.”…and Barack Obama appears to be on the right track, too.The Washington Times reports that Barack Obama, who told an audience of college students when he was running for the U.S. Senate in 2004 that he favored decriminalizing marijuana, still holds that position, although he opposes complete legalization. […]Given what Obama seems to mean by decriminalization, this position is not exactly radical. About a dozen states are said to have decriminalized marijuana, which generally means that possession of small amounts for personal use does not result in arrest and can be punished by a modest fine at worst. Possession is still illegal in almost all of those states, the conspicuous exception being Alaska, where possession of a few ounces in one’s home does not trigger any penalty at all. Possessing more than the limit (usually an ounce), growing marijuana, or selling it remain crimes even in so call decrim states.A sleeper issue for the ‘08 campaign?Copyright: 2008 The Carpetbagger Report http://www.thecarpetbaggerreport.com/archives/14985.html
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Comment #24 posted by FoM on March 23, 2008 at 06:57:14 PT

Hope
When they changed the laws in my state and a few others it was a wonderful thing back in the 70s. It was like an experiment to see if Cannabis could be decriminalized without many problems. I feel it worked. My son was a dreamer and that's not a bad thing. He would dream of what he wanted to be. I asked him more then once how was he going to get there from here and he really wasn't sure. I'm saying that to say this. Change comes in small steps. That way society can adjust to change. If we do see decriminalizion of Cannabis the other issues will slowly follow I believe. Change comes from tiny steps but never from a leap. Happy Easter!
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Comment #23 posted by Hope on March 23, 2008 at 06:32:25 PT

Federal... small amounts?
Is he going to stop the Feds from taking the highway and road money from the states if the states fail to suspend people's driver's license for possession?Except for that... and wondering what "small" Federal amounts are... Thanks, Mr. Frank.
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Comment #22 posted by FoM on March 23, 2008 at 05:13:54 PT

Frank To File Bill on Legal Marijuana

 March 23, 2008 Representative Barney Frank said he plans to file a bill to legalize "small amounts" of marijuana. "I'm going to file a bill as soon as we go back to remove all federal penalties for the possession or use of small amounts of marijuana," Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat, said late Friday on the HBO show "Real Time," hosted by Bill Maher. Frank said he'd filed a similar bill in the Legislature in the 1970s, but hasn't tried since he was elected to Congress. "I finally got to the point where I think I can get away with it," he said. (AP)http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/03/23/frank_to_file_bill_on_legal_marijuana/
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Comment #21 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on March 23, 2008 at 01:03:02 PT

This Barney is an Andy!
And that's not to say Andy is gay.....or that he's not, lol.Anyways, nip prohibition in the bud! NIP IT in the BUD!!And while your at it, nip a little bud! NIP a little BUD!!
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Comment #20 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 22, 2008 at 21:33:44 PT:

See what I mean, I can't even spell with 
spell check. LOL
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Comment #19 posted by FoM on March 22, 2008 at 21:31:29 PT

fight_4_freedom 
I hope you get over being sick quickly. We had friends over and I made Easter Dinner today instead of tomorrow. I'm calling it a day too. It was a good day.
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Comment #18 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 22, 2008 at 21:26:37 PT:

Oh yeah that's right....
I should have considered your location before I asked that one. lolMy head is in the clouds tonight. I just came down with this bad cold. Luckily I have tomorrow off to rest.But I think it's time to call it a night.I hope you and all the rest of the C-Newsers have a wonderful holiday.Happy Easter Everbody!ONE LOVE
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Comment #17 posted by FoM on March 22, 2008 at 20:59:35 PT

fight_4_freedom 
We don't have any rally's around here. I live in a part of the world that just has lots of deer and wild turkeys! LOL!
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Comment #16 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 22, 2008 at 20:50:48 PT:

The Kalamazoo Gazette has been all over this issue
Debate continues over benefits, risks of medical marijuanaPosted by Chris Killian KALAMAZOO -- The chief medical officer of Kalamazoo County might use marijuana to alleviate the pain of his glaucoma -- if it were legal.In 2000, Richard Tooker, 54, was diagnosed with pigmentary glaucoma, a rare eye disease where fluid buildup inside the eye can lead to intense pain. Blindness is also possible."I would consider taking it, if it were legal, for medical use," he said. "I want to keep my vision."Studies have shown marijuana can lessen pressure in the eyes of those with glaucoma.Tooker said he would have to consult with legal counsel before he used the drug. That's because, even if Michigan voters in November decide to allow medical marijuana use by seriously ill patients, it still would be illegal under federal law.Users of medical marijuana, as well as others who support its use, say the drug offers relief to those suffering debilitating conditions. They also say it would be cheaper than buying the drug off the street and that use and production can be controlled if properly regulated.But questions remain.How would the appropriate dose be established for those who are deemed eligible users? Are there possible negative health effects from using the drug for medical reasons? Do alternatives to medical marijuana already exist?"On the balance, it's a good thing," Tooker said of medical marijuana. "And if we're going to legalize marijuana for medical use in Michigan, let's legalize it across the country. It's a dicey, difficult issue."State Sen. Tom George, R-Texas Township, worked for Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo and sometimes prescribed a synthetic -- and legal -- form of marijuana called Marinol.But the drug is not cheap.Ninety Marinol pills at the middle dosage strength of 5 milligrams cost $1,140 at www.drugstore.com, an online pharmacy. The amount and strength of Marinol taken by a patient depends on their needs. The average cost of an ounce of marijuana on the street is between $125 and $150, said Joseph Taylor, commander of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, which targets illegal drug use in Kalamazoo County.http://blog.mlive.com/kzgazette/2008/03/debate_continues_over_benefits.htmlcomplete article
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Comment #15 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 22, 2008 at 20:44:04 PT:

Amen Sister!!!!
They have absolutely no right to take away our right to use the sacred herb.And I'll be standing up for that right in protest on April 5th. I'll make sure to post pictures once I get back. Hopefully we have some good weather this year. Last year it snowed like crazy and it was colder than ice. I'm hoping it's at least nice enough to leave my coat at home. It's too bad you guys don't live closer to Ann Arbor.Do you have any rallies or protests near you?
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Comment #14 posted by FoM on March 22, 2008 at 20:30:07 PT

fight_4_freedom 
If you look at history you will see that Democrats care about social issues. Republicans care more about money and things like that. We only make forward movement when we are free to talk about social issues because that is what this is to me. It is immoral to lock people up over a God given plant.
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Comment #13 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 22, 2008 at 20:23:49 PT:

I hope You're right about the democrats FoM
We need some major change in this country. And I do believe we have a better chance of making some of those much needed changes with the Dems in control.
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Comment #12 posted by FoM on March 22, 2008 at 20:22:24 PT

fight_4_freedom 
That video brought back such memories of what we hoped for before Bush. It amazes me how far we have been pushed down since that wonderful time many experienced.
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Comment #11 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 22, 2008 at 20:13:49 PT:

Little Inspirational Video from YouTube
-Patients from around the country converge on Washington, DC in April, 2000 to speak and march for their natural and Constitutional right to use God's medicine - Cannabis (marijuana). "Revolution", by Chrissie Hynde & The Pretenders is the background for the march and for images of some of our friends who have gone on before us.
May the spirits of these peaceful warriors stand with us in the struggle against tyranny, greed and cruelty and usher in a new freedom of mind and body.-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oDJ1oWIACkCan't wait for the Hash Bash April 5th!
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Comment #10 posted by FoM on March 22, 2008 at 20:10:26 PT

One More Thought
If the Democrats win more seats in the House and Senate this fall it might happen. It looks like they will too.
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Comment #9 posted by FoM on March 22, 2008 at 20:08:49 PT

 John Tyler 
I agree with you. 
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Comment #8 posted by FoM on March 22, 2008 at 20:07:30 PT

fight_4_freedom 
I found it. Excerpt: Next month, Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank is introducing a bill to have no fines for possession of less than an ounce and NORML has it's work cut out for them garnering support. http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread23410.shtml

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Comment #7 posted by FoM on March 22, 2008 at 20:05:19 PT

fight_4_freedom 
I think I remember that too. This seems to be the first public exposure though.
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Comment #6 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 22, 2008 at 20:03:06 PT:

I just looked through all my cannabis related 
folders and all around my room and found nothing. Due to me working a lot lately, my room looks like a tornado hit it so it could be here somewhere within the rubble. lolI'll keep an eye out for it. I believe it was in the January newsletter I received, where it talked about all the future NORML happenings.
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Comment #5 posted by John Tyler on March 22, 2008 at 19:59:23 PT

go barney
That is the best and most sensible cannabis news I have heard in a long time. Thanks Barney. 
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Comment #4 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 22, 2008 at 19:48:02 PT:

Not sure, maybe 2-4 months ago
I received a NORML newsletter in the mail and it mentioned that he would be introducing a bill sometime this year. I'll try to find the letter, it's around here somewhere.
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Comment #3 posted by FoM on March 22, 2008 at 19:41:58 PT

fight_4_freedom 
I didn't hear this before I don't think. How long ago was it?
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Comment #2 posted by fight_4_freedom on March 22, 2008 at 19:39:19 PT:

I remember hearing about this a while back and 
I hope he introduces it soon. It's good to know we have at least one brave politician out there who actually cares about what the voters think.
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Comment #1 posted by FoM on March 22, 2008 at 17:46:37 PT

Barney Frank
Thank you so much! You made my day!
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