cannabisnews.com: Questioning Kubby's Health Questioning Kubby's Health Posted by FoM on January 08, 2001 at 10:23:29 PT Letter To The Editor By David Ryland Source: Auburn Journal In the summer of 1973, I was employed by Steve Kubby as the program director for Earth Camp One. I lived in intimate contact with Mr. Kubby during those 75 days and came to know him very well. When he surfaced in Auburn as the defendant in a drug possession case, I found it ironic. It was ironic because drugs and alcohol were strictly forbidden in Kubby's fiefdom at Earth Camp One. He knew then and now that a community is weakened when substance abuse is tolerated.While it is true that Mr. Kubby had yet to contract cancer, I do not believe that his illness led him to discover marijuana. In fact, Steve was very conversant with the drug culture back in 1973. I distinctly remember his assertion that LSD was a tool that could be used to "erase the programming" in one's head, allowing the individual to start over with a fresh new set of truths. Steve recognized the power of these drugs and banned them from the community over which he held sway. His personal health and enjoyment are another matter altogether, and he has valiantly pursued his right to self-satisfaction.I will be presumptuous enough to state that the medicinal effects of marijuana and the current status of Mr. Kubby's cancer are both in question. He may be sick and he may not be. Marijuana may provide him a positive individual effect and it may just give him a buzz. I don't think it matters. I don't think that is the core issue in this case.The core issue is Steve Kubby's obsessive desire to establish the following dictum: Any person should be free to produce a medical rationale for marijuana consumption. That rationale is not to be called into question. Further, the level of consumption should be open to personal taste.Such a dictum requires a society of disciplined individuals who put the common good ahead of individual desire. A society whose members weigh their actions in light of the impact upon the community as a whole. Our laws and mores are designed to perpetuate this holistic view. Carte blanche permission to "medicate" with marijuana does not.And last, I question Mr. Kubby's character. Steve pleaded for compassion and patience while he toyed with the court for a year and a half. Now he has given our district attorney a two-week deadline to capitulate or face a recall. May God have mercy on us, should he ever govern his fellow citizens. I am grateful to the juror who maintained the courage of her convictions, and refused to vote for acquittal.David RylandMeadow VistaSource: Auburn Journal (CA)Author: David RylandPublished: January 8, 2001Phone: (530) 885-6585Copyright: 2001 The Auburn JournalAddress: 1030 High St., Auburn, CA 95603Contact: ajournal foothill.netWebsite: http://www.auburnjournal.com/Related Articles & Web Site:The Kubby Fileshttp://www.kubby.org/Pair Claims Win in Pot Case Mistrialhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread8095.shtmlCannabisNews Articles - Steve Kubbyhttp://cannabisnews.com/thcgi/search.pl?K=steve+kubby Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #1 posted by ballz on January 09, 2001 at 17:57:45 PT what an ass........... This guy is an ass... [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: