cannabisnews.com: Former First Lady Barbara Bush Rejects Marijuana Former First Lady Barbara Bush Rejects Marijuana Posted by FoM on October 19, 1999 at 11:13:39 PT Source: BW HealthWire The campaign opposing a "medical" marijuana initiative in Maine got a generous boost this week, courtesy of Former First Lady Barbara Bush. Mrs. Bush is featured in a series of television and radio public service announcements aimed at educating the public about marijuana as "medicine." In the spots, originally recorded for The Drug Free America Foundation, Mrs. Bush expresses her concern as a parent and grandparent for the growing numbers of children and youth using drugs in America today. "Now is not the time," Mrs. Bush declares emphatically, "to send the message to our young people that marijuana is `medicine.' It is not. It is a dangerous, illegal drug." The Drug Free America Foundation's agreement to share Mrs. Bush's message is a marketing coup for Mainers opposing marijuana legalization. "She is one of the most recognized and highly respected individuals of our time," said Calvina Fay, Drug Free America's executive director. "We think of her as our nation's grandmother; compassionate, nurturing and infinitely wise. Sharing her concerns about legalizing marijuana should persuade voters to reject medical excuse marijuana." The following is Mrs. Bush's Public Service Announcement opposing medical excuse marijuana: "Hello. I'm Barbara Bush. Some of the most rewarding experiences of my life have come from working with children. As parents and grandparents, George and I have learned first hand the joys and challenges of raising a family in today's world. That is why I'd like to speak with you about an issue of great concern to us both. Over the last several years, there has been a dangerous trend of drug use by young people in our country. More are experimenting with illegal drugs and more are using drugs on a regular basis. That's why we are concerned about efforts to legalize marijuana and other illegal substances. Now is NOT the time to send a message to our young people that marijuana is medicine. It is not. It is a dangerous, illegal drug."11:30 a.m. Oct 19, 1999 Eastern Copyright 1999, Business WireMarijuana Vote Sparks Little Controversy - 10/16/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread3312.shtmlReefer Referendum - 10/08/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread3203.shtmlEditorial: Legalize Pot in Maine - 9/22/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread2983.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #11 posted by FoM on October 20, 1999 at 20:47:11 PT Observer and All Thank You! Just Thank You!Peace, FoM! [ Post Comment ] Comment #10 posted by FoM on October 20, 1999 at 20:44:06 PT: Sure Doc! Glad you liked the link. E mail me at Maps email. I have one but I haven't used it yet. I think I can figure it out! Me and email don't understand each other very well yet! LOL!Peace, FoM! [ Post Comment ] Comment #9 posted by Doc-Hawk on October 20, 1999 at 19:21:02 PT: Email Thanks for the link. My LINKS page is not yet ready, but you will be there. May I write you openly at the address you used for MAPInc?Thanks,Doc WarOnSomeDrugs.com [ Post Comment ] Comment #8 posted by FoM on October 20, 1999 at 16:37:30 PT No Emotion! Really great comments. You notice that you can't find any feeling in Mrs. Bush's words.? Plastic words, not knowing or caring to know the truth.Doc Hawk, I got my one page updated and I put your page on it. Check it out when you have time. What's New [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by Doc-Hawk on October 20, 1999 at 10:07:40 PT: Great analysis! Check out the great analysis of this article, along with fantastic supporting links, by Richard Cowan. Absolutely the finest analysis on the net when it comes to marijuana legalization issues.He deserves a "Medal of Freedom" Wife Of Former Head Of International Cocaine Smuggling Organization [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by Chris Knestrick on October 20, 1999 at 06:19:50 PT: Dr. Bush I'll be darned, it looks like Barb has spent her time since the White House well - she's now become a doctor! It's great see her spending her time studying medicine and give her medical advice to the people for free. Thanks Dr Bush!As an interesting sidenote, didn't George (not the coke sniffer, but the coke dealer i.e. former head of the CIA), while he was in the White House, get put on eye medication that included THC? I seem to remember something about that (mostly that they were making fun of it on SNL), does anyone else? [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by observer on October 19, 1999 at 18:05:07 PT re: Bush and cocaine... Iran/Contra revisted >Georgie Bush said back then that he was 'not in the >loop' and didn't know about Ollie's little business>deals. Yeah, right; a senior spookmaster, former >head of the Company, 'not in the loop'? Puh-lease!also see New evidence links George Bush to Los Angeles drug operation http://www.bwbadge.com/bush.htmalso a la-Rouchie source notes that the Bush familys' links with drugs go way back ... '' LaRouche's principal charge was that George Bush was a "cult-ridden kook, and more besides." He citedBush's membership in "the secret society which largely controls George Bush's personal destiny, theRussell Trust Association, otherwise known as 'Skull and Bones.'" "Understanding the importance of theRussell Trust Association in Bush's adult life will help the ordinary citizen to understand why one mustplace a question mark on Bush's political candidacy today. Is George Bush a 'Manchurian candidate' ?" After noting that the wealth of many of the Skull and Bones families was derived from the British East IndiaCompany's trade in black slaves and in opium ... ' ' from: George Bush: The Unauthorized Biography, ch 16 [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by kaptinemo on October 19, 1999 at 17:40:03 PT Bush and cocaine... Iran/Contra revisted For anyone wishing to learn how, despite a radar system that can spot a missile launch in Eurasia 2 seconds after it happens, (and can certainly pickup every penetration of US airspace) cocaine flooded into the US in the '80's, I would strongly suggest you read "COMPROMISED; Clinton, Bush, and the CIA" by Terry Reed. Reed was one of the pilots who was involved in Ollie North's 'Enterprise'. He trained the Contra pilots, and then was witness to the same planes that shipped arms down South bringing pallets of coke back to the US. For trying to tell the truth, he had a contract put out on him and has been on the run, ever since.Georgie Bush said back then that he was 'not in the loop' and didn't know about Ollie's little business deals. Yeah, right; a senior spookmaster, former head of the Company, 'not in the loop'? Puh-lease!Two-faced, lying sons-of- (fill in the blank) [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by Zelda Morgan on October 19, 1999 at 17:22:50 PT: Barbara Bush and Medicinal Marijuana As a victim of glaucoma, I was offended by Barbara Bush's public service announcement re. medicinal marijuana. Mrs. Bush is clearly uninformed and unaware of the need for alternative, non-toxic, non-synthetic treatment for glaucoma patients.The entire Bush Family reminds me of a pack of thieves. They claim to be compassionate conservatives. I guess compassionate conservatism means they dont flip the finger to someone as they watch them drown, or in my case, as they watch me go blind.This is why they call me,GrmpyOlBag aol.com [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by observer on October 19, 1999 at 14:41:35 PT Barbara 'just happened' to not mention PRISON > That's why we> are concerned about efforts to legalize marijuana and> other illegal substances. Now is NOT the time to send a> message to our young people that marijuana is medicine.> It is not. Gosh, Barb ... you didn't say anything about sending ADULTS to PRISON for peacefully using marijuana in thier homes. I wonder why?> It is a dangerous, What a liar. Just like her husband and sons.> illegal drug."No duh... since 1937 in the US. That's why people are working to change the law... Stop The Drug War [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by Thomas on October 19, 1999 at 12:34:44 PT Crap What a load of crap! I guess because Babs says so, it must be true. I mean, if cannabis wasn't dangerous it would be legal, right? Drug use is up, says Babs, so don't pass this measure. Drug use is down, says McCaffrey, so we must be doing a good job. The stats-of-the-day are more flexible than rubber. An old statistics professor once said "if you beat the numbers enough, they will confess." The drug warriors have gone a step further and invented their own numbers (e.g., Dutch murder rate, drug use in terms of economic costs, etc.). I think the American people are starting to see through these lies, however slowly. [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: