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 Wiccan_Seeker
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 Save the Shrooms! 
#7527938 - 10/17/07 02:07 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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In a giant leap backwards, the Dutch ministers of Health and Justice of Holland seek to ban the Magic Mushroom, which up until now has a legal status in Holland.
Many people protest this decision, which has not yet gone into effect.
One of the organizations that protests the ban is www.reddepaddo.nl (Red De Paddo = Save The Shroom) and one of their actions is a petition.
They asked us to help them, so let's all sign the petition to protest illegalization of the Shroom in Holland.
Your protest will be sent to the Tweede Kamer, the governing body of the nation. The example text reads:
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Dear Governor,
I was astonished to learn that plans are being made to illegalize shrooms. It is incomprehensible to me that these plans are being made before the RIVM report has been made. At this point in time it seems to have been based on sensational news in the media and the policies of other EU nations.
For a number of reasons we consider a ban on mushrooms in Holland to be entirely inappropriate. We hereby request you to hear our reasons and reconsider your decision.
Why would a prohibition of hallucinogenic mushrooms be so wrong?
People have the right to decide how they choose regarding their body and mind.
Mushrooms are not addictive, as demonstrated by the risk assessment reports by the Coordinationpoint Assessment and Monitoring of new drugs (CAM), which is part of the RIVM.
Nobody has ever died because of an overdose of mushrooms.
Mushrooms are literally mind-expanding, to take peoples freedom to expand their mind is not appropriate in a democratic country.
Mushrooms are a natural product that grows across Europe, users could go looking for mushrooms in the forest with the risk of picking the wrong, poisonous kinds (this has been alleged to lead to fatalities in France).
Mushrooms generally provide a personal, mystical, insightful and spiritual experience. Research by the American institution MAPS dating from 2006 has demonstrated this.
With the right information and user advice the risk for a "bad trip" is minimal.
Through several simple measures the sale of mushrooms can be regulated through around 180 smartshops of good reputation.
Mushrooms after the ban will be sold on the street, without advice or user directions. The number of accidents will increase.
Except among young tourists the use of mushrooms has caused no problems whatsoever. Irresponsible use by tourists can be prevented through the by Job Cohen proposed Three Days Plan.
The same dealers will besides mushrooms offer cocaine, XTC and other synthetic drugs.
Illegal substances are very attractive to youths.
Raids on drug producers are costing the government a lot of money without decreasing use or production.
Mushrooms are easily grown at home from spores, making it harder to ban them. Let the government invest their money and efforts into more important matters.
With kind regards,
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Please take part in this action to Save The Shroom and sign the petition. All you are asked for is your name (naam), city of residence (woonplaats) and an email address.
If you want to do more, you can inform your pro-mushroom friends, let it be known on other mushroom related forums and so on.
Let's help the Dutch shroomers fight this ban!
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 jewunit
Right On!
Registered: 01/11/07
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Loc: Columbus, Ohio
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If I sign it and put down Syracuse or Columbus as my city is it just going to be disregarded because I'm not Dutch?
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It's common knowledge that Jewunit is an umemployed drain on society, supposedly attending some university that nobodies ever heard of.
He may in fact, be a literal bum, only able to make himself known to us here by occasionally stopping into dark internet cafes to make a few quick, frantic posts before the owners force him to leave because of the stench of rotting vegetables and desperation wafting forth from his pores.
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Individual
Just AnotherGood Vibe
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Loc: eSTONIA
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: jewunit]
#7527979 - 10/17/07 02:22 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
jewunit said:
If I sign it and put down Syracuse or Columbus as my city is it just going to be disregarded because I'm not Dutch?
I wonder the same thing as I put Tallinn as my city.
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Bridger
Optimistic
Registered: 09/19/07
Posts: 481
Loc: Canada
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: Individual]
#7528009 - 10/17/07 02:32 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Why are they banning it just now?
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Oregon
Mental/Physical Fitness Expert
Registered: 12/27/04
Posts: 21,311
Loc: Muir Island
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: Bridger]
#7528016 - 10/17/07 02:35 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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trippin' tourists make trouble for the locals.
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Acyl
cyanidepoisoning
Registered: 12/13/05
Posts: 4,472
Loc: N.W.T.
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: Bridger]
#7528066 - 10/17/07 02:49 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Some guy killed himself, I think.
Retarded.
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BIGSWANG
oakridge gang, beotch
Registered: 02/18/02
Posts: 18,294
Loc: Chris Island
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: Acyl]
#7528069 - 10/17/07 02:50 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
Acyl said:
Some guy killed himself, I think.
Retarded.
dumb young tourist girl jumped from a bridge and killed herself
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Admin Edit: Your signiture is inappropriate and has been removed. Do not harass other members in your signiture. Also refrain from posting links to scat pornography. If I see anything like that here again, you will be banned.
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b0red5tiff
THE CANDY KING
Registered: 09/16/06
Posts: 13,536
Loc: \m/
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: Individual]
#7528088 - 10/17/07 02:55 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
Individual said:
Quote:
jewunit said:
If I sign it and put down Syracuse or Columbus as my city is it just going to be disregarded because I'm not Dutch?
I wonder the same thing as I put Tallinn as my city.
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budsmoke
Psychonaut inTraining
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: BIGSWANG]
#7528100 - 10/17/07 02:59 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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wow, why really, really stupid people should be kept on leashes.
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Seuss
Error: divide byzero
Registered: 04/27/01
Posts: 19,274
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: budsmoke]
#7528127 - 10/17/07 03:06 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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> wow, why really, really stupid people should be kept on leashes.
Wow, you mean really, really stupid people such as drug users? My point being control by one group over another is never a good thing. Personal responsibility. Instead of outlawing mushrooms, they should be thanking mushrooms for helping Darwin along and getting rid of some unfit breeders.
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Just another spore in the wind.
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Acyl
cyanidepoisoning
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Loc: N.W.T.
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: Seuss]
#7528130 - 10/17/07 03:07 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Cepheus
Balance
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MOD EDIT: let's keep the petition valid.
Edited by Wiccan_Seeker (10/17/07 06:37 PM)
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Funkatron9000
The Teal Ninja
Registered: 10/03/07
Posts: 479
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: Seuss]
#7528155 - 10/17/07 03:14 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
Seuss said:
> wow, why really, really stupid people should be kept on leashes.
Wow, you mean really, really stupid people such as drug users? My point being control by one group over another is never a good thing. Personal responsibility. Instead of outlawing mushrooms, they should be thanking mushrooms for helping Darwin along and getting rid of some unfit breeders.
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GoodbyeOrb
Self-SacrificingPotency Tester
Registered: 04/09/07
Posts: 5,150
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: Cepheus]
#7528242 - 10/17/07 03:37 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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MOD EDIT: let's keep the petition valid.
Edited by Wiccan_Seeker (10/17/07 06:38 PM)
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Ombient
∞ submerge
Registered: 05/08/07
Posts: 10,372
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I'm assuming:
je naam = name
en je woonplaats = city(?)
Yes 
Edited by Wiccan_Seeker (10/17/07 06:38 PM)
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Seuss
Error: divide byzero
Registered: 04/27/01
Posts: 19,274
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: Ombient]
#7528438 - 10/17/07 04:25 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Hmmm... I don't suppose the post mark on the letters will give away the location they were mailed from...
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Just another spore in the wind.
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afoaf
CEO DBK?
Registered: 11/08/02
Posts: 32,616
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are you fucking retarded?
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All I know is The Growery is a place where losers who get banned here go.
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GnuBobo
Frilly Cuffs Extraordinaire
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Posts: 43,753
Loc: Charisma
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: afoaf]
#7528489 - 10/17/07 04:40 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
afoaf said:
are you fucking retarded?
That's a fair question.
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bandog
Stranger
Registered: 01/19/07
Posts: 104
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: afoaf]
#7528495 - 10/17/07 04:44 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
are you fucking retarded?
Yup ... I think you pretty much nailed it, afoaf ... I was
just about to ask that question myself
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Nature Boy
Stranger than most
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Re: Save the Shrooms! [Re: Cepheus]
#7528791 - 10/17/07 06:11 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Under NO circumstances should you attempt to falsify who you are or where you are from on the petition!!! The petition will NO DOUBT be scrutinized (by opponents who will look carefully at it) and all the efforts of those who legitimately have an interest and got on board to support the petition will be tainted by those actions! TRUST ME!!! I have been very involved politically and it will be hurtful NOT helpful!
Although it may carry less weight to be an American who supports the continued legal status of mushrooms, the BEST way to support our like-minded bretheren is to remind the government there in Holland that they will lose valuable tourism income from LOTS and LOTS of Americans! Politicians are VERY sensitive to harming their constituents economy! THAT (as an American) is the best way to bring pressure from so remote a locale. Trust me, they'll get the message.
Regards,
N.B.
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