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NPR Misses the Point on Pot
I just read an NPR article entitled ’The New Marijuana’: Where Do We Blow From Here?”, by Philip Bruce. I love those guys, but someone should tell them the real story is in the fact that their ARTICLE PHOTO is wrong. Picky detail or right to the heart of the issue? You decide:
See that Rx paper? In fact, you CANNOT get a doctor’s prescription (only a ‘recommendation’ as briefly noted in passing). Why? Because the federal government considers marijuana *MORE DANGEROUS* than the oxycontin, vicodin, morphine, etc. that are flooding our streets. These lethal poisons can be prescribed by any medical doctor.
But *not* the cannabis PLANT.
Are you picking up what I’m laying down here, friends?
NPR’s full story, by the way, is at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127369519
Honestly though, it’s only useful as a very high-level overview of the legalization effort in California. If you really want to know what’s happening in this civil rights battle (yes, I said it), click on the NORML link on this page (see it over there on the left?) and go spend a few minutes getting educated. The so-called “marijuana culture” or “cannabis culture” is an amazing world that a lot of people in this country are completely missing because they have bought into the marijuana taboo. This site is dedicated (as am I) to challenging this taboo and ensuring our children live in a more compassionate world.
Sorry. I have to get ornery with a few of you here. I don’t mean to be rude and pushy; really that’s not what this is about. I’m not trying to convert anyone. Believe what you want! Be happy!
But, guys, real people are suffering RIGHT NOW. Millions of people are hurting in the U.S. because of a failed U.S. drug policy and the lack of political will and integrity to make the necessary changes. How well do you know the facts on this issue? We all know what it takes to make real change. Marijuana will be available to relieve suffering in this country when enough of us get off our butts and start educating ourselves and getting involved.
Still here? Cool. Look, people I love very much went through misery and are GOING through misery because too many of you are going to read this article and move on without making a change in mind or action. People YOU love may face pain and nausea and tremors and, frankly, levels of torment most of you cannot imagine.
Against that backdrop let me paint you a simple picture. I can pick the flowers off this plant, dry them, blow hot air across them, breath the vapor (NOT smoke) and have INSTANT relief from suffering. This plant has a several-thousand-year recorded history of being safely used with clear benefits. Do you disagree? Superb! Go research this and prove me wrong.
Do you agree? I’m curious about what you want to contribute. In the comments below, if you’re one of the rare people willing to speak publicly. But if not, that’s ok! (Our culture is so anti-marijuana that it’s understandable why you’d want to be private about this!) Just drop me a message by using the Contact link up above on the right. It sends me a direct and private email.
Will you call your representatives? Start reading relevant news articles? Read every article on this site? (sorry, I couldn’t resist throwing that in!). Donate to NORML? I can’t wait to hear your plans!
Ah well…I got off on a bit of a rant there. But the site IS called THE PLANT RANT, so I guess I can be forgiven.
Wishing you each safety, peace and happiness. Stay well, friends!
Jodie Emery Isn’t Stopping!
Google “Marc Emery” and you’ll see the marijuana legalization conflict unfold in living color before your eyes. Mr. Emery has for years sold marijuana seeds from Canada into the U.S. and recently started a federal prison sentence of FIVE years. He has made millions in his business ventures and funneled millions back into his marijuana legalization efforts.
Often overlooked in this story is his wife Jodie. She’s been right there working for our civil rights in Canada and the U.S. She’s gotten so sick of it (I’m assuming) that she’s running for office in Canada. If you’re there, please support her. If you’re not there, please support her. Her husband is in prison for doing things that led directly to me being able to use pot legally in California during my chemo. I may post more later about how to help Marc in prison — there are ways — but you can also find that. Google is wonderful!
For now, please read this article that was tweeted to me today.
I believe the article was written by Tracey Cox (@successfulrebel). Ms. Cox interviewed Jodie Emery recently while researching for her upcoming book, The Successful Female Rebel.
Full Article: http://thesuccessfulrebel.blogspot.com/2010/06/interview-with-jodie-emery.html
Jodie Emery and husband Marc, from jodieformla.ca.
A helping hand
You know, the world can be a damned unfriendly place. It’s always astonishing to me just how unkind a complete stranger can be, for example when you’re not the model driver in traffic or you’re just trying to get the time. It’s even more astonishing just how generous and giving random people can be. There is both in the world and so I guess it’s all about what you focus on.
In any case, I want to shine a light on Mike from howtogrowbud.com. Mike knows a lot about a lot, particularly about blogging and about marijuana. This blog, The Plant Rant, is a blog baby — just getting started. I don’t know much about blogging and I know less about marijuana. But I am passionate about helping newbies like me with the knowledge I DO have. Mike seems to have the same goal. He reached out to me when most would have ignored my comment to his blog post, and he spent HOURS helping me get set up. He taught me about social networking and more about the world of marijuana and gave me growing tips. It was like phone conversation gold, boys and girls. I took notes until my fingers cramped.
Mike likes what I’m doing, and even supported me by making me an official ‘friend’ of howtogrowbud.com and also by linking to my site directly. If you don’t manage any websites, you might not realize what a big deal that is. It’s a big fucking deal, Mr. President.
So HTGB is in The Plant Rant Links now, and I’m steering all the good karma I can toward Mike and the rest of the gang. They do good work keeping the community informed and entertained, and Mike particularly is someone to listen to if you’re interested in legalizing this wonderful plant.
Note: if you’re sensitive to sexy pictures (no nudity), note that his site has clear links to ‘Ganja Girls’, who are just beautiful girls off the street who volunteer (actually compete) to pose showing their support for pot use. Might not be for everyone, so if this isn’t your thing, don’t click on it!
http://www.howtogrowbud.com ALSO FOLLOW ON TWITTER — @howtogrowbud
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