cannabisnews.com: Medical Cannabis Patient Vigil February 26th, 2000





Medical Cannabis Patient Vigil February 26th, 2000
Posted by FoM on February 25, 2000 at 22:24:39 PT
What Message Are We Sending To Our Children?
Source: Angel Wings
On February 26, 2000, this and many other questions will be answered during A Vigil To Stop The Persecution Of Medical Cannabis Patients. This question most often asked, and used by our elected officials, and the people they appoint to wrench the hearts of the American public, will be addressed by Ann McCormick, Mother of Todd McCormick, two days before he is due to be sentenced for legally growing his medicine under H.S.C. 11362.5, passed by the voters in 1996.
When asked about her son who is now being held in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles awaiting sentencing Ann McCormick said "We are up against a machine that is feeding on our children and seriously ill citizens of this state."Also speaking will be expert court witness and author Chris Conrad. The Vigil will take place in front of the Midnight Special Book Store, 1318 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, from 1:00 P.M. till 6:30 P.M., and will include a press conference at 2:00 P.M.. Parents of currently persecuted terminally ill patients, as well as many other speakers from activists and lawyers to doctors and caregivers.Medical Cannabis Patient and founder of Angel Wings Patient OutReach Debra L. Cannistraci a.k.a. Train Lady said "Seriously ill people are suffering at the hands of police and the legislature, because they can profit from the pain and suffering, which they now see as a way to serve their agenda. The truth is, a badge is not a license to practice medicine" A limited supply of long stem Blue Roses Of Compassion will be available at the vigil as the symbol of commitment, and to help offset the cost of patients and their families to join in the Vigil. "We are establishing this rose as the international symbol of compassion towards all medical cannabis patients, and their families." she said, "The Blue Rose signifies the sadness and hope of every terminally and seriously illpatient.""It is important that we stand together and make our voices heard" said Robert Deitch, National Director of the Cannabis Freedom Fund (C.F.F.). "The persecution of medical cannabis patients, many of whom are fighting for their very lives, is both an atrocity against humanity and a tragically disgraceful example of American justice.""In the wake of the passing of our treasurer, long time cannabis and free speech activist Jim Rosenfield, we are more committed than ever to see this law, H.S.C. 11362.5, be adhered to by law enforcement, district attorneys and judges." said Tim Perkins, administrative assistant for C.F.F.The Vigil is sponsored by: Angel Wings Patient OutReach, and the Cannabis Freedom Fund (PAC), and representation from all over the state of California will be coming in to participate. All concerned are encouraged to attend and show support for these parents who know, What Message We Are Sending To Our Children.Participants are being asked to attend the sentencing of Todd McCormick on Monday, February 28, 2000, at 8:30 a.m. at the Roybald Federal Courthouse on Temple St. in Los Angeles.For Further Information contact:Debra L. Cannistraci a.k.a. Train Lady at (209) 474-1705 or Tim Perkinsat (714) 991-1026 Angel Wings Patient OutReachhttp://AngelWingsPatients.homestead.com/AngelWingsTim PerkinsShe Who Remembershttp://www.remembers.comRadical Earth Solutionshttp://www.remembers.com/radicalCannabis Freedom Fundhttp://www.freecannabis.org
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