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GEOFF CHARLES exclusive interview & more Meet
Dr. Seth Boch One of Rhode Island’s first dispensary operators
Strain Review Caregiver of the Month Civil Disobedience Hemp Concrete NORML Colorado Conference DIY Undercurrent
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Contents
Geoff Charles Interview
Exclusive Interview with the man behind the mic...PG 12
Caregiver of the Month Peek inside the life of Ceasar., a passionate caregiver for the RI MM Community......PG 6
Meet Dr. Seth Boch The Right Course of Action and Q&A with Seth ........PG 8
Civil Disobedience States law verse federal law, which is right? .................PG 12 Hemp - A Concrete Solution .......................................................................pg 5 Caregiver of the Month ............................................................................... pg 6 Strain Review -San Fernando Valley Kush.................................................pg 11 Geoff Charles - Amsterdam Tips................................................................ pg 15 Recipe Peanut Butter Balls......................................................................... pg 17 A ‘C’ of Green - Celebrities Endorsing Medical Marijuana....................pg 17 NORML Conference Colorado.................................................................pg 19 DIY Undercurrent......................................................................................... pg 21 Rhode Island Legislature Bust....................................................................pg 22 Contact Us ................................................................................................... pg 26
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A. Honestly, I didn’t have many problems. Just a matter of asking the right questions, some paper work and patience.
CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH Name: ‘Ceasar’ Location: Greenwich Bay Area
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A. Well isn’t that obvious? I consider my grow operation my personal empire, in here I am in charge!
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A. Daywreck, Citral, Cheese x Chocolate Thai, Sweet Juice, Dj Shorts, Blueberry, Mendo Purps, and UK Cheese.
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A. Sweet Juice. I love it because it requires very little maintenance and the yield is on the heavy side. Not to mention it’s just delicious!
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would never deprive a faithful patient just because they are a few bucks short that month, especially if they are suffering. Everyone I know has been in that situation once or twice, and there’s a reason why they call us ‘caregivers’.
A. I use 20x 1,000 watt dual arc bulbs along with a 52” parabolic reflector. This set up allows me to cut a lot of time off the general harvest cycles, it grows about 3x faster than soil or regular hydro alone.
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A. For hydro, I use House & Garden. My soil is high quality 100% organic, bat guano, worm castings, kelp & crab meal, compost, etc. I also use highly oxogenanted reverse osmosis water. I use super thrive from start to finish. It has a neutral N-P-K, and it’s an amazing cocktail of hormones that you can use for everything. You’ll have about an 80% success rate for female plants.
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: In your opinion, do you think Compassion Centers will ever open it’s doors?
A. I really hope so. I was very proud to see, the people of Rhode Island stand up to the U.S Attorney’s threat. It is sad to see the federal government waste it’s time and resources to bully the 3 dispensaries into not opening. Is three dispensaries in the smallest state in the country a threat to our freedom and saftey? Although, Rhode Island is small, it’s people are fierce and revolutionary by nature. The Compassion Centers will open, it’s common sense, and its the right thing to do.▀ 7
Given his résumé and training, Bock has observed the medical, ethical and sociopolitical ramifications of medical marijuana from several distinct vantage points. His professional background includes not only Chinese medicine, but also medical research ethics as well as oncology care. He was Manager of Regulatory Affairs for the Department of Interventional Cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and has worked with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Both of these nationally recognized and highly respected healthcare institutions are in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bock has also witnessed the issue of medical marijuana from a deeply personal perspective. Bock’s aunt, struggling with cancer over the course of 10 years—one of two family members who eventually succumbed to the disease—used marijuana illegally as a palliative for deby Daniel Highet bilitating pain, and to counteract the nausea and physical wasting brought on by her illness and prolonged chemotherapy treatment. At the time, there were no legal programs for the prescription, usage, supply or demand of medical marijuana. “The medicinal benefits of marijuana extended my aunt’s life years beyond what would have otherwise been her outcome,” said Bock. “If others can benefit by gaining safe access to this simple, relatively non-toxic substance, there is absolutely no fear-based reason to deny them. It is both medically and ethically the right course of action.” hinese medicine, which dates back over 2,000 years, Dr. Seth Bock, who owns and operates the Newport brings me in contact with over 400 herbal remedies Acupuncture and Wellness Spa in Middletown, RI, intends on a daily basis,” stated Dr. Seth Bock in an interview giv- to open the non-profit medical marijuana dispensary in en last spring while he awaited Rhode Island’s prolonged, nearby Portsmouth under the name Greenleaf Compasbut eventual decision to award his bid to establish one of sionate Care Center. For Greenleaf, Bock has assembled a the state’s first licensed medical marijuana dispensaries. highly credible team of established professionals with di“Marijuana is part of that pharmacopeia, and having wit- versely qualified backgrounds. Greenleaf ’s horticulture spenessed its efficacy in clinical settings countless times, it’s a cialist is currently a caregiver for the Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Program “If others can benefit by (RIMMP). Bock’s Greenleaf staff will gaining safe access to this also include Dr. Dasimple, relatively non-toxic vid Cunningham, a substance, there is absolutely family practice physician and former no fear-based reason to deny board chair of the them. It is both medically Newport Hospital; Radebach, and ethically the right course Richard president of the Wellof action.” ness Company, a Dr. Seth Bock credit submitted photo non-profit medical no-brainer that I would seek to provide my patients, un- services provider that administers programs for the Rhode der state-approved conditions, something that could help Island Department of Health; and Dennis Reid, a licensed them,” he commented. pharmacist and medical technician.
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herbalist. In this time I have treated thousands of patients with numerous debilitating medical conditions. I have seen medical marijuana in action countless times and believe it is a very valuable medicine for many people. That said, I believe the federal government is overstepping its authority to ban natural substances with such little toxicity. There are Q. Are you still planning on opening your compassion cen- writings of Abraham Lincoln describing his use of mediter Greenleaf, and if so, what is your response to the U.S. cal and recreational marijuana. I think he would be rolling Attorney’s letter to Chaffee? over in his grave if he new a man was just sentenced to A. As long as the Governor keeps the program on “hold” life in prison for his fourth possession charge. Something we can not legally open a compassion center. We under- is gravely off course with our criminal justice system as it stand Chaffee’s reason for delaying the program, however pertains to marijuana. I speculate that if marijuana were it is not clear how long he can legally keep it on hold given legalized a lot of privately run prisons would be put out of this is state law. I’m hoping the Governor realizes that this is business. So, the bottom line is, people need this medicine an opportunity to show Rhode Islanders that he is willing to and I feel as though my unique background would help me stand up for what is right. It seems that there are extremely craft a well balanced compassion center program. influential private interests high up the food-chain that do not want medical marijuana to become law, under any con- Q. What types of products will you be able to provide paditions, despite the fact that there is no longer any scientific tients with besides marijuana? debate over whether marijuana has medicinal value. The A. I would like to open medical marijuana patients up to fact that the FDA an DEA approved Marinol (synthetic the universe of alternative and complimentary medicine. I THC) for schedule II status is proof positive that this plant feel that the marijuana specific culture often worships this is medicinal. Our every intention is to open our compassion herb at the expense of so many other powerful and beneficenter. However, until we receive the Governors approval cial herbs and therapies. and some affirmation that we will not be unnecessarily targeted by the Department of Justice, we will not be able to Q. What do you think you will be able to provide to patients move forward. with besides marijuana? Q. How many employees will be working? A. I would like to open medical marijuana patients up to A.To start we’re looking at 4 full time employees which does the universe of alternative and complimentary medicine. I not include the five part time directors that will oversee all feel that the marijuana specific culture often worships this aspects of the business. herb at the expense of so many other powerful and beneficial herbs and therapies. Q. Are you planning on selling edibles?
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A. That will most certainly be a large part of what we do. Q. What type of effect has the Chaffee letter had on Rhode There seems to be ever greater demand for edibles and Island? from a health perspective we would want to offer a wide A. The letter is definitely scaring some people and is having selection. a ripple effect in the industry. The fact remains however, Q. Where are the strains from? And what strains will be that this herb is a very useful medicine. No amount of federal intimidation is going to change the medicinal nature sold when opening? of this plant. I mean, you have doctors at the Dana-Farber A. We have a supplier that has access to some of the best Cancer Institute supporting the use of this medicine. It’s a seed libraries. Between that and the readily available seeds, no-brainer.▀ we have access to dozens of strains. Our horticulturalist is developing a top notch menu as we speak. Daniel Highet is a Newport, RI, and New York City-based reporter and Q. What are you reasons for opening a compassion center? A. I have been on the front lines of herbal and alternative medicine for 12 years as an acupuncturist and Chinese
media communications professional. Among his fondest news stories was his discovery that a love letter Madonna had written, and which a Manhattan memorabilia dealer intended to auction, was in large part unattributed verse the singer directly appropriated from a poem by Anne Sexton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet.
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buds are covered with white hairs and beautiful trichome formations. The color is bright green and milky, with a hint of amber. "Originally my friend brought four seeds back from California last year. Of the four, three of them turned out to be female, one of the plants got pollenated so I have lots of seeds now!" Dj Stone recalled. San Fernando Valley Kush is of the same lineage as OG Kush, which is well known as one of the most potent medical strains ever. Rhode Island medical marijuana patients who suffer from severe pain, insomnia, anxiety, and other ailments will certainly want to try this potent medicine. San Fernendo Valley Kush now has a strong base in the Ocean State, and it will help to bring much needed relief to medical marijuana patients in Rhode Island and beyond.
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Flavor and Efficacy San Fernendo Valley Kush has a very distinctive and unique flavor, with the classic sharp kush taste dominating the flavor notes. The first toke makes your eyes water and your nose may even become a little itchy. The smoke was mild when smoked in a joint, it caused very little coughing or hacking so its perfect for a patient who can't strain a great deal. Employing a vaporizor or water pipe may help to further smooth out the potent smoke this powerful indica produces. The effects were almost instantaneous with a calm feeling of relaxation from the moment of exhale. Recomended dosage is half a joint (or 1/2g).
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“NEVER DO ANYTHING AGAINST CONSCIENCE EVEN IF THE STATE DEMANDS IT.” ~ALBERT EINSTEIN
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n a country that self-righteously describes itself as “free” and not just “free”, but the shining example to the free world. When in all reality, the typical American is nothing more than a drone, a slave to television “programming” and fast-food. Americans by large have a pedantic, juvenile understanding of reality, history and their own origins as free humans born on planet Earth. Simply put, most Americans wouldn’t recognize freedom if it bit them in the ass. The source of Americans’ ignorance of how un-free they really are comes from their ignorance of what the different types of rights are and what their sources are. Broadly speaking, there are two types of rights. There are natural rights and there are civil rights. Every drug law in the United States, or in any single state therein, is a clear violation of both natural and civil rights. First, for natural rights. Natural rights predate all governments. They existed before states, before nations, before cities, before all trappings of civilization. Natural rights are bestowed upon us at birth, they are the universal truths which govern the cosmos, the “laws of nature”. Natural law supercedes all government, the founders of our nation understood this. Natural rights, Thomas Jefferson termed them inalienable rights, and their source is nature itself, no earthly authority can deprive us of these rights. For example, every person has the right to live. Governments, of course, drop bombs on people the way most of us throw out used coffee filters. We also have the natural right to own and promote our own ideas, beliefs, and consumptions. Put much more simply, every single person owns his or her body, mind, and
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soul. Unless that person violates the body, mind, or soul of another person, it is entirely illegitimate for any government to exercise any control over one’s actions. For example, I can believe in whatever I want to believe unless or until my beliefs deprive others of their natural rights. The most well-known example of this premise is that I can say whatever I want, no matter how hateful or vulgar, but I can NOT shout “fire!” in a crowded theater. According to natural law, I own my own body and I have the right to use it as I see fit. Ask yourself, if someone does not have complete freedom over their own body, are they free? The question answers itself. Any law, therefore, that restricts or regulates what I put into my body is a violation of my natural rights. Unless my consumption deprives others of their rights, no limitations can be put on what I choose to put into my own body. The most insulting ignorance that Americans show about rights is evident in our drug laws. Most Americans think drugs should be illegal. I do not. Most Americans would think that I am advocating drug use. I am not. I am advocating freedom of choice and action. If heroin were legalized tomorrow, how many of us would start using heroin? If this question sounds absurd, that only betrays the absurdity of our drug laws. I do not need the government to forbid me to use heroin; I need my own common sense to do that. Most Americans have the mentality of children who still need “Big Daddy’s” approval, what we really need; is to start thinking and acting like adults capable of making our own decisions. Drug laws are based upon this premise: the government needs to “take care” of us by restricting our freedom of personal choice because if we were truly free to choose, we would degenerate into heroin addicts. This concept of benevolent tyranny is so antithetical to what the American Revolution was supposed to be about that we may as well have never had a revolution. All of the wrangling between the federal government and the states over medical marijuana laws, for example, are a charade and a distraction from the true matter at hand here, which is that no government has any right to regulate what plants we eat, drink, or smoke. Any restriction on our personal use of our own body violates natural law. For the people who know that government does not have the right to outlaw certain drugs, it is evident these Draconian drug laws are a deep violation of the American system and what the writers of the constitution envisioned for us. The federal government only has the specific powers enumerated to it in the Constitution. Of course, the history of American government is largely the history of the federal government selling our country out to private interests like the federal reserve (with is not federal, but a private
Boston Freedom Rally 2010 , Stacia Cosner Student Outreach Coordinator for SSDP (Students for Sensible Drug Policy). Photo credit MikeCann.net.
bank), or other big business cartels. It has tyrannically insinuated itself so far into our lives that our society has now became a corporate fascist state, much like Nazi Germany in the years before WWII. The Constitution does not say “We, the people, in order to prevent people from getting high....”. That’s not in there. Trust me. Nowhere in that document is the government given the authority to regulate any food, drug, medicine. Of course that does not stop them from establishing bureaucratic organizations to regulate and control us. What the Constitution says in the 10th amendment, (the most ignored amendment in the Bill of Rights): is that any power not specifically p p y given g to the federal government goes to the states or the people. According to the 10th amendment the federal governSeptember 17, 2011 ment has little to no Boston Common, at high noon. legal recourse to interfere with the govSponsors include, “Massachusetts ernments of individCannabis Reform Coalition,” ual states. “NORML,” and “HIGH TIMES”. So when Have a great time for a great cause! Rhode Island passed There will be lots of bands and a a medical marijuanumber of special guests. Save the na law, two things date on your calendar and come to Boston to support cannabis reform!
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should have been clear. Firstly, that law violated our natural rights to our own body, as explained above. Secondly, if we accept the premise that the government can regulate what we ingest (which I do NOT) then that power should rightly go to the states. The federal government has no role in this issue whichever way you slice it. Now Rhode Islanders are being doubly tyrannized. We are tyrannized by our state which violates our natural rights by telling us what, when, and how we can use our own bodies We are also tyrannized by the federal government which tells our state that it has no right to even partially lessen or rationalize these tyrannical infringements upon our human rights. What is left to us when every level of government has failed us? What can we do when our rights are removed in the interest of “protecting” us from ourselves? Our only course of action is to stop acting like slaves, switch off the TV, and start demanding that our human rights be given back to us! If not, the spirit of 1776 burns bright in Rhode Islanders, we started the American revolution right here in the Ocean State, and we can do it again. Our leaders fear us, they fear the power unified people represent, they know they can’t control us if we work together, thats why they divide us through skin color, social status, and other superficial means. It is time for the human race to get off it’s knees and stand up!▀
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GEOFF CHARLES THE MAN BEHIND THE VOICE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 1000 Watts: How long have you been in radio? Geoff Charles: I’m going to say about 35 Years. 1000 Watts: How old were you when you first started? Geoff Charles: That’s the interesting part of the story. I got into radio the day Elvis Presley died. At that time, I was working in kind of head shop/roller skate shop a friend of mine had in Pacific Beach California. I was walking back from the bank. I was doing a deposit, in a t-shirt and flip-flops. This guy comes up to me with a microphone and a camera from some local station and says, “What do you think about the death of Elvis Presley?” I replied, “Elvis Presley just died?” “Yes, he died this mourning, they found him dead.” replied the reporter. “Oh well…” I launched into this 5-minute thing about Elvis Presley. They thanked me for it and gave me a dollar. That night, Dick Van Dyke, who at the time owned some radio stations, said, “Who is that guy who talked about Elvis Presley?” To make a long story short, they got me into a radio station in Phoenix Arizona. I had not been in radio before, and they showed me everything. They liked my voice, and I talked to the general manager, that’s how I started my career, on an AM radio station playing big band. And Dick Van Dyke would come over on Saturday
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mornings and record a little show; some show he would do by himself, where he would play his favorite music because he owned the station. 1000 Watts: Would you say you’re well known for the 420 club? Geoff Charles: That’s the oldest 420 club in the nation, in this nation. There may be an older one in Canada but I doubt it. I know in the United States, it’s the oldest radio 420 club in the country. That’s because I was doing it when that was Taboo. 1000 Watts:And how did you start that? Geoff Charles: I knew about 420, and the two different stories. The one that seems to hold more magic than anything else, kids meeting after school in California because
of the time they would get out of class, meet me after school at 420 to smoke a joint behind the‌ That seems to be the truest story. The story my generation has that it was a police call. A 420 at the corner of central and Suffolk. That either meant doing illicit drugs, or dealing illicit drugs. That came from Haight-Ashbury. In the Haight-Ashbury district they were smoking joints all the time. In fact its fun today to look back on Haight-Ashbury, to meeting Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead. Seeing him forever, on that Album cover, where he’s the youngest member of the band. Long hair, and they are in that victorian house, all posing on the steps. Nobody knew right across the street was a Hells Angel’s clubhouse, and they loved the Grateful Dead, they rode their motorcycles by all the time. Meeting Bob Weir, thinking about how long his hair was. What a legend he was. I think of all the people who ever came to the radio station, rock stars, etc. I think that Cheech and Chong probably had the greatest line up outside at the radio station. We had people lined up along the parking lot. We’ve had other stars, but they have nothing on Cheech and Chong. When Cheech and Chong went outside after I had talked to them, and had them in the studio. Tommy Chong says to me “Yeah man, this is what radio ought to be like, just a couple guys like this sitting around talking.â€? They went outside and spent there time signing album covers. When Cheech Marin smiles, he lights up a room, its like magic. 1000 Watts: Tell us what you want our readers to know about you? Geoff Charles: Absolutely Nothing! What I want people to know; gee that’s a tough question. I think people know me because what I do on the air is real. I don’t do anything on the air that isn’t me. I wouldn’t do anything or say anything that didn’t pop out from my heart. So I want them to know that, it’s all ad lib. I know a lot of things about life and such, and I know facts, and a lot of weird stuff. It costs 2 cents to make a penny. 1000 Watts: And you’ve always been like that? Geoff Charles: Yeah, I always have. The guy who ďŹ red and hired me in radio said, “You know, your head is like a big sponge that sucks up everything.â€? And he goes “I don’t know where you’re going with that, but you should go someplace.â€? He said. “Whatever is going to happen, that sponge is going to work for you, and it has.â€? Steven King told me we all have different ďŹ lters in our heads, and his just catches different lint and dust than mine does, or anyone else’s does. And that’s a good way to look at it. 1000 Watts: How do you feel about activist groups?
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However, the years marched on was diagnosed with multiple and so did we. Some of us went sclerosis; a disease that affects off to college where we earned the brain and spinal cord, over our higher educations. Others time eventually causing them started construction or landto stop working, ultimately rescaping businesses. Many travsulting in death. According to eled the world following their a report from Today.com, Mr. dreams or the Grateful Dead Williams had, “been living with or both. And some, believe it or pain in his lower extremities, not, actually became famous. face, and side for years ... and As unbelievable as it may seem, added that marijuana provided those dirt bags who coasted the only relief he could find”. through school and never once The report also stated that achieved a spot on the sacred Mr. Williams, as a pro-cannaHonor Roll, gained national bis advocate, “has urged state recognition and the support lawmakers to legalize medical of major corporations and the marijuana in Maryland”, by regeneral public alike. laying his personal experience Celebrities are literally with cannabis and how it has worshiped here in America, helped him. they have an enormous influSo, there may be a bright ence on the way people perceive side after all to this fixation reality. This celebrity influence, America has for television perWilliams at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. which is usually just a mindless sonalities. When mainstream distraction to keep people from using their brains construc- America gets a glimpse of their favorite squeaky clean stars tively to think about real issues, might ironically have the smoking OG Kush, and railing about it’s medicinal value, potential to be an ace-up-the-sleeve for medical marijuana their long-held stereotypes and misconceptions just might advocates. Many celebrities are coming forward with their change. Forever. pipes loaded ready to “smoke out the evil-doers” who are Interestingly, Amigula Inc. has reportedly become against this freedom. I am not just talking about Cheech the first medical marijuana company to be publicly traded. & Chong who are the godfathers of questioning authority. According to a report on Marijuana.com, Amigula Inc. is Nor am I referring to Willie Nelson, who has been leading actively seeking out the assistance of Hollywood agents in the charge even before NORML came on the scene. hopes that their stars will become spokespeople for AmigLet’s look at one of today’s popular mainstream ula Inc. and medical marijuana as a whole. People listen to comic icons, Drew Carey. Mr. Carey has made his living actors and actresses; there is a trust that is undeniable. It is as one of the top comedians on television. He is quick with not without a slight smile that I type these words. The irony improvisation, intelligent, and very well spoken. In late of Hollywood and its participation in the “Just Say ‘No’” 2009, Mr. Carey aired Epsiode 2 of Reason.TV discussing campaign compared to its new possible role in advocating medical marijuana. Within this 10 minute 45 second show, for medical marijuana is proof of evolution. Furthermore, Mr. Carey interviewed patients who benefit from medical it shows that you cannot have revolution without it.▀ marijuana, and he also brought his cameras in to tour a dispensary. All the while maintaining a cheerful demeanor and leading his presentation with facts. The episode raised awareness of the health and economic benefits of medical .org marijuana. Personally, my favorite line is when Mr. Carey first enters the dispensary. He takes a deep breath of air, exhales longingly and states, “Smell that smell? That’s the For more than 30 years, NORML has worked with a network of smell of freedom!” Another mainstream celebrity who endorses the medcitizen activists who share a common goal of ending marijuana ical marijuana is Montel Williams. In 1990, Mr. Williams prohibition and stopping the arrest of responsible smokers.
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NORML MOVING MOUNTAINS IN COLORADO by Zat Nickatel
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he National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) recently held its 40th annual national conference in the mile high city of Denver, Colorado. The three-day event celebrated NORML’s 40 year commitment to being on the frontlines of the marijuana reform movement. The 2011 “Coming of Age” conference featured many Scenic Colorado, photo credit: Eli Horowitz educational and political panels, including a Denver mayoral debate moderated by long-time medical marthe very near future ... we are actually going to see responsiijuana advocate Montel Williams. ble marijuana smoking legalized in this country.” NORML Denver has always been one of America’s most pot- founder Keith Stroup’s presentation set the stage for an exfriendly cities, with a very healthy medical-cannabis indus- citing and groundbreaking conference. try. Denver, Colorado is making an example to other major Later that day, television host Montel Williams modAmerican cities that are still undecided about reforming erated an enlightening mayoral debate, featuring the five their own outdated marijuana prohibition laws. This beau- leading candidates for Mayor of Denver. The candidates tiful and progressive city gave a fitting backdrop to the is- gave statements outlining their various stances on the medisues being discussed at this milestone conference. cal cannabis issue. The opinions of the candidates varied The first day kicked off with a candid speech from the slightly along the spectrum from medical use only, to full founder of NORML, Keith Stroup. “It is time for us as decriminalization. a movement to come clean, and to stop trying to use the NORML gathered a diverse multidisciplinary crossmedical use of marijuana as an excuse for those of us who section of cannabis reform proponents from all walks of are recreational smokers, to smoke.” Stoup said. “And to life. There were presentations by leading University doctors focus on our real goal, which is the full legalization of mari- outlining the proven scientific benefits of cannabis. As well juana for adults REGARDLESS of why the individual is as presentations concerning the commercial gains that are smoking. It is none of the governments business whether we possible if a free and open cannabis industry is allowed to smoke or why we smoke!” flourish. High Times and NORMAL held an activist award Stroup also stressed the right for consumers to grow ceremony and art auction with an intimate acoustic set by their own cannabis. “If some government tries to charge Ziggy Marley. too much for marijuana ... if they try to sell us marijuana The mood of the conference was highly optimistic with that’s poor quality or inconvenient, to hell with them. We’ll an aire of imminent victory. It was obvious by the varigrow our own.” ous messages put forth that there are many levels to break Stroup advocates strongly for full legalization and repeal through concerning cannabis reform. Medical marijuana is of cannabis prohibition laws. The mood of his speech was only one step in the struggle for cannabis freedom. As long optimistic, with strong emphasis on consumer rights and as people are still be sentenced to extended jail terms for the future of NORML. He outlined the fact that many dif- non-violent drug offenses, as long as it still illegal for responferent states are starting to pass bills concerning not only sible adults to use cannabis as they see fit, NORML will be medical usage but also full legalization in the case of Cali- on the frontlines fighting the good fight. Marijuana reform fornia and Colorado, which are the two states possibly on is what NORML is all about and we are all fortunate that the verge of legalization. they are out there fighting for our rights.▀ “We are winning this issue.” Stroup said. “Sometime in For more info visit NORML.org
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An Open Letter to
President Obama You were known and elected for being the president of “change”, in 2004 you stated that the war on drugs was an utter failure, seeing over the last 40 years, trillions of dollars have been spent and we are only seeing an increase in use, demand and violence and a decrease in price. You also had stated that you believe in decimalization of marijuana. In 2007 you stated that you would not have the justice system prosecute anyone for medical marijuana use, that it should be up to the state to make the appropriate decision for their citizens, yet now in your presidency your allowing federal prosecution for established medical marijuana states that are looking to bring increased income to their economy. How would you feel if admitting to inhaling the smoke as a child made it so you were not able to run for president? Do you think you’re morally corrupt compared to someone who has never smoked Marijuana but has committed vehicular homicide under the influence of alcohol? Do you think a young adults life should be based on weather or not they have smoke a herb that has not one reported case of death anywhere?. How can we trust the FDA, who has overseen the release of millions of prescription drugs. When under the Food and Drug Administration, There has been so many prescription drugs widely known for deaths, birth defects, and side effects that are sometimes worse than the symptoms it’s masking? You had once said that USA needs to decrease the demand for Marijuana, that
is how we are going to solve this problem, How do you suppose that we decrease such a logical demand? Not only is marijuana one of the oldest known medicinal herbs, but industrially the Hemp plant provides a multitude of economic and practical uses, paper, clothing, lumber, all of which is able to be taxed, provide jobs and bring income back to the economy as a whole. The Government and media like to attach a negative connotation to marijuana, such as Reefer Madness, a gateway drug, and terrorist activity. By connecting marijuana with; cocaine, crack, and meth, the Government is able to trick people into thinking marijuana alone is harmful. Just recently with news of Osama Bin Laden’s death, the media tried to turn marijuana into a Terrorist scheme, by suggesting Osama having marijuana plants near his home, like many, many others in Pakistan, Afghanistan and surrounding areas. This is not a tactic for terrorists who live there; this is because marijuana and hashish originated, and grow wildly in the mountains and hillsides of the Middle East. The citizens have no plans to use this plant against the US in hopes of taking over our country. It would be like France’s government deciding dandelions were illegal and if one grew naturally in your yard -president obama you would be called a terrorist and locked away…? Is marijuana bad just because bad people live around it?... What about the presidents in the past, of 44 presidents, 13 have admitted to smoking, growing and supporting the marijuana industry. G. Washington, would use marijuana to sooth pain, no doubt for his wooden teeth, it was the original aspirin, he has also noted in a personal journal how he would go down by the swamps where he had his marijuana fields and separate the males from females. Thomas Jefferson another president known for recreational and medical use of marijuana is credited with the phrase in the Declaration of Independence, “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” Seems like the pursuit of happiness is being held against US citizens. When the majority is actively vocalizing and grasping for the logical and simple change that will bring our country back to life.
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RHODE ISLAND
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hode Island House of Representatives minority leader (R) Robert A. Watson of East Greenwich, who in the past, has refused to even debate over the decriminalization of marijuana in Rhode Island, is now facing charges of his own. He was recently arrested for DUI and marijuana possession in East Haven Connecticut on April 22nd 2011. Members of the East Haven PD stopped Watson at a police “sobriety roadblock”. The arresting officer said that he could smell alcohol and marijuana in the cab of Watson’s pick-up truck and that he was slurring his speech. The officer also claimed that Mr. Watson’ s eyes were “glossy and bloodshot”. The police claim that Watson performed poorly on his field sobriety tests. As a result, they determined he was unable to drive, and proceeded to place him in custody. After arresting Watson, the officer reported finding a small plastic bag containing a “green leafy plant-like substance” and a small wooden marijuana-smoking pipe, in his pants pocket. An alcohol breath test performed at the police station determined that Watson’s blood-alcohol level was .05 percent, which was far below the state’s .08 limit. Watson claims the police are falsifying the results of the field sobriety test. “I wish there had been cameras there. I wish it wasn’t just my word against the police,” he said. East Haven police have said their cars are not equipped with cameras. Watson admits to using marijuana to treat his chronic pancreatitis flare-ups. He described his pain to Providence Journal reporters as: “debilitating pain that literally had me flat on my back, wondering at what point I decide an ambulance comes and takes me away. And I’ve got to confess it (Cannabis) worked. It provided relief. And it alleviated the pain.” Watson claims he brought the cannabis to Connecticut because he had just experienced a painful flare-up the day before. He was there for the day helping a friend move, and needed a way to alleviate his pain in the event of another
flare-up. Although medical marijuana is legal in RI, he did not become a documented medical marijuana patient. When asked why he didn’t go through the legal means to obtain the right to use cannabis medically, he said he was reluctant to legally become a medical marijuana patient because he feared his personal medical information would be leaked out of the Rhode Island Department of Health. A Health Department spokeswoman assured reporters: “We have been running the program for almost four years now and we have not released any patient’s names.” Watson was quoted as saying: “Now I know that the Department of Health prides itself on the confidentiality of that program. But let’s face it,” Watson said. “I am a public official, as we all are, we’re a small state, and I am not certain that my privacy wouldn’t be compromised were I to do this medical marijuana treatment in the proper form and fashion.” On Monday May 2nd 2011, House minority leader Robert A. Watson was voted out of his leadership position in The Rhode Island House of Representatives. When asked why the sudden decision was made, the new House minority leader (R) Brian Newberry replied to reporters: “We had not a chance to talk about it with one another, to digest it, to really take in the situation. We had a week to do that, we were able to talk to each other about it, see how we felt and the majority of us have had a change in heart.” Clearly Watson was correct in his assessment of how the public and his fellow legislators would react to such a high ranking public official being caught using cannabis to alleviate a medical condition. When asked about his plans for the future, Watson told The Associated Press: “I’m not going anywhere. I will continue to be the same voice that I have always been,” Watson said. “I’m proud of the role I have played.” Well the truth is most Rhode Islanders are not proud of the way Watson handled the aftermath of his arrest and outing as a cannabis user. He makes the medical marijuana program look bad by not trusting the confidentiality of the Health Department. Watson also essentially turned his back on mainstream responsible adult smokers by arguing against decriminalization. The people of Rhode Island need to take a look at what is going on in more progressive areas of the country like Colorado and California. We need to realize that our politicians work for us, and we have the constitutional right to only elect public servants we feel will best represent our wishes. Rhode Islanders need to stop electing these hypocritical politicians who are not serving the best interests of the people.▀
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