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geokills
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Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843]
#8297700 - 04/17/08 07:13 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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Today, a bill to eliminate all federal penalties for marijuana possession was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Would you please take one minute to ask your representative to support this bill? MPP’s easy online action system makes it simple — just enter your name and contact info and they'll do the rest.
"The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008," introduced by Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.), would eliminate the threat of arrest and prison for the possession of up to 3.5 ounces of marijuana and/or the not-for-profit transfer of up to one ounce of marijuana. It would not affect federal laws prohibiting selling marijuana for profit, importing and exporting marijuana, or cultivating marijuana. It also would not affect any state or local laws and regulations.
Because almost all marijuana arrests are made by local and state police, the primary impact of this federal bill is twofold: First, it would offer protection to people who are apprehended with marijuana in federal buildings or on federal land (such as national parks); and, second, the bill sends a message to state governments that the federal government is now open to the notion of states reducing their marijuana penalties, too.
This historic legislation comes 36 years after the National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse made a similar recommendation to President Richard Nixon, suggesting that he decriminalize small amounts of marijuana.
MPP has worked closely with Congressman Frank’s staff over the last year, helping to craft the legislation and build political support for the proposal on Capitol Hill.
Now that the bill has been introduced, members of Congress need to hear from their constituents who want to see it passed. It takes only a minute or two to use MPP’s online action system to send a quick note to your member of the House.
Now, take just one moment to [click here] and send a message to your representative supporting this new legislation.
If you can spare an additional two minutes, make a phone call!
- You can reach your member of Congress by dialing the U.S. House switchboard
operator at (202) 225-3121 and asking the operator to connect you to your representative (click here to lookup your representative). A staff member or intern will take your message and relay it to your representative. You can say:My name is [your name] and I am calling from [your town, your state]. I wanted to ask my representative to please support Barney Frank's Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act.
If you believe non-violent marijuana users should stay out of jail... If you believe the federal government should set precident on this issue... If you want to do what you can to help make this a reality...
Take action!
Want to notify friends/family about this but don't want to link the Shroomery? [Click here to use my semi-formal and informational email notice]
Click here to check the status of this bill.
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Coaster
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: geokills]
#8297714 - 04/17/08 07:16 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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sooo much to read im to high 4 this
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g00ru
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Coaster]
#8297720 - 04/17/08 07:17 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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This doesn't havea a chance in hell but I'll do my best to help.
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x2and2makes5
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Coaster]
#8297723 - 04/17/08 07:17 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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Coaster said: sooo much to read im to high 4 this
heres the sparknotes version
click that thing up there. Email representative. Decriminalize marijuana
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x2and2makes5
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: g00ru]
#8297729 - 04/17/08 07:19 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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guruu said: This doesn't havea a chance in hell but I'll do my best to help.
im more curious to see by how much we loose haha
though it is undoubtedly a good first step. I'd be surprised to see it decriminalized in my lifetime
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Mad_Larkin
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Coaster]
#8297733 - 04/17/08 07:20 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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Coaster said: sooo much to read im to high 4 this
That pretty much epitomises the Legalise Marijuana movement in two lines.
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Brainiac
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: x2and2makes5]
#8297735 - 04/17/08 07:20 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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They will play the What would little johnny down the road think about it, card...
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buckwheat
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Mad_Larkin]
#8297739 - 04/17/08 07:21 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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Mad_Larkin said:
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Coaster said: sooo much to read im to high 4 this
That pretty much epitomises the Legalise Marijuana movement in two lines.
lol yep
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AlteredAgain
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: g00ru]
#8297740 - 04/17/08 07:21 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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Do consider that every call received by your representative on a particular issue is statistically recorded to represent about 10,000 people in the United States population. I'm not completely certain about the exact number but this method of estimating total potential voters does exist.
Your call does matter.
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geokills
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: geokills]
#8297746 - 04/17/08 07:23 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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From CannabisNews.com:Quote:
Federal Decriminalization Bill Introduced -- Bill Would End Federal Authority to Arrest Adults for Pot Possession April 17, 2008 - Washington, DC, USA
Washington, DC: US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced legislation in Congress today to strip the federal government of its authority to arrest responsible adult cannabis consumers. The measure, H.R. 5843, known as an “Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,” is the first federal decriminalization legislation introduced in 24 years.
“It's time for the politicians to catch up with the public on this [issue],” Frank said. "The notion that you lock people up for smoking marijuana is pretty silly."
Frank's pending bill, co-sponsored by presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), seeks to eliminate all federal penalties prohibiting the personal use and possession of up to 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) of marijuana. Under this measure, adults who consume cannabis would no longer face arrest, prison, or even the threat of a civil fine. The bill also eliminates all penalties for the not-for-profit transfers of up to one ounce of pot.
NORML Legal Counsel Keith Stroup, who worked closely with Frank's staff to draft this legislation, said, "If passed by Congress, this legislation would legalize the possession, use, and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults for the first time since 1937." The bill incorporates the basic recommendations of the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse (also known as the Shafer Commission).
Currently, twelve states have enacted various versions of marijuana decriminalization, eliminating criminal penalties for minor pot violations. According to federal data, passage of these laws has not subsequently led to increased marijuana use.
“This newly introduced legislation seeks to bring the federal government into line with the over 100 million Americans who currently live in a state or municipality that has already decriminalized cannabis possession,” NORML Executive Director Allen St. Pierre said today. “This year, the masses in the U.S. celebrating 4/20 really have something to rejoice, and to now lobby for.”
Similar statewide legislation is pending in New Hampshire and Vermont. Additionally, Massachusetts voters will decide on a statewide decriminalization measure this November.
According to a nationwide CNN/Time Magazine poll, more than three-quarters of American adults favor decriminalizing marijuana.
For more information, please contact Keith Stroup, NORML Legal Counsel, at (202) 483-5500. Supporters can write their Representatives in favor of this bill at: http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=11280301&type=CO
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: geokills]
#8297750 - 04/17/08 07:24 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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I spammed everybody in my address book with this.
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x2and2makes5
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: OneMoreRobot3021]
#8297756 - 04/17/08 07:25 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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i know it will never happen
but how sick would that be if it passed hahaha
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g00ru
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: x2and2makes5]
#8297762 - 04/17/08 07:26 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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I would freak so much. Like, I would just fucking freak the fuck out.
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razmablues
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: geokills]
#8297763 - 04/17/08 07:26 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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sticky this! i'm already telling everyone i know
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x2and2makes5
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: g00ru]
#8297767 - 04/17/08 07:27 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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guruu said: I would freak so much. Like, I would just fucking freak the fuck out.
i get all giddy just thinking about it
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DeathCompany
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: x2and2makes5]
#8297768 - 04/17/08 07:27 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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It most definitely will happen eventually with the way things are going. I personally don't like the reefer but would like to see it legalized.
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Brainiac
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: DeathCompany]
#8297815 - 04/17/08 07:39 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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They are going to tax the hell out of it....It doesnt say how you can get it. ie growing it or buying it..
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g00ru
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Brainiac]
#8297821 - 04/17/08 07:40 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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They won't tax it if it's decriminalized. And if this passed, cops wouldn't spend time trying to bust growers I bet.
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toastandjam
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: x2and2makes5]
#8297822 - 04/17/08 07:40 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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x2and2makes5 said: i know it will never happen
If you insist...
Seriously though-- it was criminalized on racist and panicked terms in the first half of the 20th Century; by the second half the original framers were dead or dying and no one really understood what they'd inherited and things got seriously out of control.
By now, I'd like to think we know better. Enough people use, have used, or know people that use and think there is a better way.
I think more people should insist on decriminalization-- the time is certainly ripe. Within our lifetimes-- WHY NOT?
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: DeathCompany]
#8297828 - 04/17/08 07:42 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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DeathCompany said: It most definitely will happen eventually with the way things are going. I personally don't like the reefer but would like to see it legalized.
Yep! I love contacting my government and telling them what's up. Thanks Geo.
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