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 World Spirit
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 Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!!
#11144234 - 09/28/09 01:40 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.
INNOCENT CANADIAN RESIDENT/CITIZEN BEING IMPRISONED IN UNITED STATES FOR SENDING PLANT SEEDS
VANCOUVER — Canada's self-proclaimed "Prince of Pot" was escorted out of B.C. Supreme Court and into jail Monday to await extradition to the U.S., where he is to serve up to five years in prison for shipping marijuana seeds across the border.
Marc Emery, 51, was indicted in 2005 along with two associates on drug and money-laundering charges stemming from a lucrative mail-order pot-seed business run out of Emery's Vancouver book and paraphernalia shop, which also doubled as B.C.'s Marijuana Party headquarters.
Two charges Emery faced — conspiracy to distribute marijuana and conspiracy to engage in money laundering — were dropped in exchange for his guilty plea on the charge of conspiracy to manufacture marijuana.
He has agreed to a five-year imprisonment plea bargain in connection with his $3-million a year marijuana seed catalogue business, where most of his customers were American.
Canadian authorities drew criticism for helping the U.S. nab Emery because he openly participated in an operation that drew little heat in Canada.
Emery was convicted in Canada of selling pot seeds in 1998 and given a $2,000 fine.
Emery's two associates, Michelle Rainey, 38, and Gregory Williams, 54, were recently sentenced in the U.S. to two years probation for conspiracy to manufacture marijuana as a result of a plea deal.
As Emery left the tiny courtroom, his wife Jody wept in the public gallery while a crowd of the cannabis crusader's followers chanted: "Free Marc Emery!"
As he was led away, he yelled: "I love you Jody Emery. Plant the seeds of freedom; overgrow the government!"
Emery will be held for 30 days to give him time to appeal and then, once the federal justice minister has signed the removal order, Emery will be handed over to the U.S.
Now dubbed the country's first "marijuana martyr," Emery recently wrapped up a 30-city "farewell tour" across Canada.
He is also hoping a transfer agreement allowing Canadians convicted and jailed in the U.S. to serve their time back home will play in his favour.
"The same seeds I sold are being sold right in America . . . There's a terrible hypocrisy at work here," said Emery. "There isn't a single victim in my case, no one who can stand up and say, 'I was hurt by Marc Emery.' No one."
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JMath
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 Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: World Spirit]
#11144294 - 09/28/09 01:51 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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That's so crazy I just saw him on Super High Me a few hours ago.
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: World Spirit]
#11144297 - 09/28/09 01:51 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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That is total bullshit.
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World Spirit
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: JMath]
#11144360 - 09/28/09 02:01 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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This is the time to contact your state senator and even the email address of the white house. See the thread in our Pub for details on how.
1. Google your state name + senator
2. Call them (you'll get a male or female aide or voice mail 99.9% of the time) or email them
3. Be polite. Be factual. Be brief. Tell them you do not agree and you want action taken to insure his well being at a minimum. (This can lead to a transfer to a Canadian prison or better, a presidential pardon).
An example of a fast call going to voicemail would go something like this...
Hi. My name is...and I'm a resident of our state. There is a man, a Canadian resident and citizen, named Marc Emery who is about to be extradited for plant seeds to the United States. I do not agree with this. Please either allow him to go to Canada and serve his time there or request a presidential pardon.
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Saowen6
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: Vibes]
#11144366 - 09/28/09 02:01 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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can you say grassroots movement.... this may be a good thing
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: Saowen6]
#11144407 - 09/28/09 02:05 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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fuck emery with a passion. dudes a fag. hes not a myrtar hes a hypocrite. hope he dies in jail
EDIT your right he didnt run but that doesnt make him any less of a fag
Edited by wolf fish (09/28/09 05:56 PM)
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World Spirit
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: World Spirit]
#11144423 - 09/28/09 02:07 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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By the way...If you're a bit twisted on what action to take at least email a news source and ask for better coverage of the event.
The more you do the more you get.
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World Spirit
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: wolf fish]
#11144431 - 09/28/09 02:08 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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Marc has always been a Canadian resident and citizen, there.
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: World Spirit]
#11144448 - 09/28/09 02:10 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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he talks to much, they gotta keep him in jail less more ppl catch on
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World Spirit
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: Smitington]
#11144532 - 09/28/09 02:22 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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The thing is he's intelligent and he doesn't come off as overweight, unhealthy, and without a message. He appeals to people who simply listen to others. For people who watch those government ads about eggs and frying pans that can be a little controversial. For those who know we're talking about a plant that can in fact be used responsibly like alcohol, it's really outrageous to witness this sort of thing.
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: wolf fish]
#11144664 - 09/28/09 02:43 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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Quote:
wolf fish said:
fuck emery with a passion. dudes a fag. when you break the law in the open and then run to canada cause your scared of going to jail. hes not a myrtar hes a hypocrite. hope he dies in jail
You should really do some research before posting stuff like this.
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: Vibes]
#11144851 - 09/28/09 03:15 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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Quote:
Vibes said:
Quote:
wolf fish said:
fuck emery with a passion. dudes a fag. when you break the law in the open and then run to canada cause your scared of going to jail. hes not a myrtar hes a hypocrite. hope he dies in jail
You should really do some research before posting stuff like this.
No shit! this guy should not be in jail, Especially an American jail.
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: dsotm12345]
#11145380 - 09/28/09 04:58 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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The issue here is that he didn't commit any crime on American soil, and thus American laws shouldn't be applying to him. However if Canada were to hold on to him and tell America to fuck off it would probably start a lot of crap between the two neighbors.
That would be favorable for us who support legalization, but Canada surely doesn't like that idea and America, being a fucking police-country, is willing to fight to keep guys like this under control.
But Emery had the right idea - the only way to overthrow the government's pot laws is to overgrow the government. I thank him for his efforts and I applaud him for what he did even at the risk of the jailtime he has to now serve. He should know while he's in there that there's a lot of people who support his efforts!
We get one step closer to legalization every day - but we cannot give up the fight! Keep up the battle everyone, because it's your right to put whatever you want in your body (assuming doing so doesn't harm anyone else) and don't ever let government or anyone else tell you otherwise!
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: Magick]
#11145608 - 09/28/09 05:38 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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Quote:
Magick said:We get one step closer to legalization every day - but we cannot give up the fight! Keep up the battle everyone, because it's your right to put whatever you want in your body (assuming doing so doesn't harm anyone else) and don't ever let government or anyone else tell you otherwise!
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Edited by Saowen6 (09/28/09 05:47 PM)
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World Spirit
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: World Spirit]
#11145610 - 09/28/09 05:39 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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People ~ How willing are you, how receptive are you to let f.e.a.r. rule you? On the other hand, is fearlessness any more intelligent?
There is a balance. It's not hiding in your home and never speaking up about anything. Grab your pair and politely state your position.
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: World Spirit]
#11145628 - 09/28/09 05:44 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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I called my california senator, Dianne Feinstein
Other people should do the same in their state
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World Spirit
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 Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: Dug a Sprogie]
#11145642 - 09/28/09 05:48 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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I'm sure Marc would appreciate it!
People, those of you who live in America are Citizens of your Nation. Your representatives, whom you pay sales tax to and many other taxes, are paid to represent your views. They won't know your views if you sit on your couch watching Brock Lesnar clips on your flat panel.
Stand up.
Speak out.
Say something.
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: World Spirit]
#11145793 - 09/28/09 06:13 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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Quote:
World Spirit said:
I'm sure Marc would appreciate it!
People, those of you who live in America are Citizens of your Nation. Your representatives, whom you pay sales tax to and many other taxes, are paid to represent your views. They won't know your views if you sit on your couch watching Brock Lesnar clips on your flat panel.
Stand up.
Speak out.
Say something.
Already did
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World Spirit
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: World Spirit]
#11146358 - 09/28/09 07:35 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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Well its now after 5pm. Which means no one's at the office except the voicemail system.
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World Spirit
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Re: Marc Emery in jail awaiting extradition to U.S.!! [Re: World Spirit]
#11146945 - 09/28/09 08:40 PM (2 years, 7 months ago) |
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