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Renee Boje Case Could Bring Scrutiny To MMJ.
Posted by FoM on October 20, 1999 at 18:27:24 PT
DrugSense FOCUS Alert #132 October 20, 1999 
Source: Map Inc.
American marijuana laws are about to go on trial in Canada thanks to the efforts of a woman who is fighting extradition from the U.S. neighbor. Renee Boje's trouble with the law stems from the same federal "conspiracy" charges that have been used to persecute outspoken medical marijuana activists Peter McWilliams and Todd McCormick. 
Renee faces a mandatory sentence of ten years to life in prison, so she hopes to remain in Canada to protect her rights as a human being.While Renee's role in the story has gotten some coverage in Canada, the American media is now picking up on it. This week the Christian Science Monitor published an article (below) that used Renee Boje's fight to stay in Canada as a focal point to explore contrasting attitudes toward marijuana in the two nations. While the CSM story (below) summarizes Renee's case, more details are available at her website:http://thecompassionclub.org/renee from the MAP news archive at: http://www.mapinc.org/renee.htm and from a High Times website article at:http://www.hightimes.com/ht/new/9910/reneebtrial.htmlIt is absurd that the federal government would use all its considerable resources to extradite someone who didn't deserve to be arrested in the first place. Please write a letter to the Christian Science Monitor to protest this attack on a woman who hurt no one, and to further highlight the cruel absurdity of American marijuana policy. Thanks for your effort and support. WRITE A LETTER TODAYPrepared by Stephen YoungFocus Alert Specialist http://home.att.net/~theyoungfamilyIt's not what others do it's what YOU do PLEASE SEND US A COPY OF YOUR LETTER OR TELL US WHAT YOU DID (Letter, Phone, fax etc.)Please post a copy your letter or report your action to the MAPTalk list if you are subscribed, or by E-mailing a copy directly to MGreer mapinc.org Your letter will then be forwarded to the list withso others can learn from your efforts and be motivated to follow suit This is VERY IMPORTANT as it is the only way we have of gauging our impact and effectiveness.Click the link to read all of DrugSense Focus Alert!DrugSense FOCUS Alert #132 October 20, 1999 http://www.mapinc.org/alert/0132.html Related Articles & Web Sites:Grow Medicine - Todd McCormickhttp://growmedicine.com/Peter McWilliamshttp://www.petertrial.com/Canada and US in Drug Debate - 10/18/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread3333.shtmlRenee Boje's International Indictment - 10/16/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread3309.shtmlCanada: Drug War Refugee Faces New Challenges - 10/08/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread3205.shtmlWanted American Flees To Canada - 9/26/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread3035.shtml CRRH Video:http://www.crrh.org/hemptv/docs_mmjvd.html Lockyer Urges Reno To Forgo Appeal of Medical-Pot - 10/15/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread3287.shtmlLockyer Asks Feds To Drop Opposition - 10/14/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread3284.shtml
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