Tribe.net. Local Connections FREEkaya http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/cd3101df-8bf7-41fa-9b49-d8ba35fe9918 2008-05-12T20:01:24Z 2008-05-12T20:01:24Z

<div> Weekly Round Up <br/>1. a. US House Judiciary Chairman Questions DEA Medical Marijuana Tactics <br/> b. Federal Government Presents its Case in California Healthcare Collective Trial <br/> c. Former Dispensary Operator Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges <br/> <br/> <br/>Take Action <br/>2. This is Your Last Chance to Contact Your Assembly Member for Employment Rights! <br/> <br/> <br/>Chapter and Affiliate Meetings <br/>3. Monday, May 12, Fresno: Fresno ASA Meeting <br/>4. Tuesday, May 13, San Diego: San Diego ASA Meeting <br/>5. Tuesday, May 13, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting <br/>6. Wednesday, May 14, Newport Beach: Orange County ASA Meeting <br/>7. Thursday, May 15, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting <br/>8. Saturday, May 17, Los Angeles: LA ASA Meeting <br/> <br/> <br/>City and County Hearings <br/>9. Tuesday, May 13, Claremont: City Council to Discuss Dispensary Ordinance <br/> <br/> <br/>Court Support <br/>10. Monday-Thursday, May 12-May 15, Fresno: Trial for Luke Scarmazzo and Ricardo Ruiz Montes <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>Weekly Round Up <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>1. a. US House Judiciary Chairman Questions DEA Medical Marijuana Tactics <br/>ASA’s ongoing campaign to hold the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) accountable for its continued efforts to undermine state medical marijuana laws is working. We are pleased to announce that US House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) has sent a letter to DEA Acting Administrator Michele Leonhart challenging the DEA’s actions! <br/> <br/>As a follow-up to a public statement he made in December, Chairman Conyers’ letter questions DEA directly about its heightened raid activity across California and its intimidation of property owners owners with threats of prosecution and asset forfeiture because they rent to medical cannabis dispensaries. This letter is an important and necessary step towards Congressional hearings by the House Judiciary Committee, which oversees the actions of the DEA. <br/> <br/>ASA has worked closely with the House Judiciary Committee for the past several months to help produce this letter. Our work was bolstered by a statewide effort to get California’s elected officials to call for an end to the harmful tactics of the DEA. ASA and its allies were successful in garnering strong letters of support from several elected officials, urging Chairman Conyers to hold hearings. Among those who spoke up were Orange County Supervisor Chris Norby, Los Angeles City Councilmember Dennis Zine, and the mayors of Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and West Hollywood. <br/> <br/> <br/>Thanks to all of the California activists that worked with their local officials and with Chairman Conyers on this campaign. A special thanks goes out to Shona Gochenaur, Axis of Love; Dege Coutee, Patients Advocacy Network; San Francisco ASA; Becky DeKeuster, Berkeley Patients Group; Attorney James Anthony; and Lisa Molyneux, Greenway Compassionate Relief. <br/> <br/> <br/>Please visit www.AmericansForSafeAccess.org/ConyersLetter to read the letter from Chairman Conyers. The San Francisco Chronicle covered the story, which you can read here. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>b. Federal Government Presents its Case in California Healthcare Collective Trial <br/>During the past week, Luke Scarmazzo and Ricardo Montes have faced trial for their involvement in the California Healthcare Collective dispensary in Modesto. On September 27, 2006, the DEA raided the collective and arrested four people (owner-operators Luke Scarmazzo and Ricardo Montes and two staff members) on charges of distribution of marijuana and conspiracy to distribute. Scarmazzo and Montes were also charged with possession of firearms and money laundering. Recently, Lucky Boissiere, Jose and Antonio Malagon, Monica Valencia, Bradley Heinmiller, Bradley Wickliffe and Stephen DeMattos have pled guilty to avoid trial, and two defendants (Scarmazzo and Montes) are on trial. <br/> <br/>Federal prosecutors called several witnesses to the stand, including former dispensary managers and law enforcement officers. They focused heavily on the amount of money the dispensary brought in, trying to make the case that Scarmazzo and Montes profited heavily. They ended their case by showing a hip-hop video Scarmazzo had made before being raided, in which Scarmazzo sharply spoke out against authorities. <br/> <br/>On Thursday, the defense began to argue its case. Both defendants took to the stand, but prosecutors continuously protested their choice of words, such as describing what they did as "legal" and calling marijuana "medicine." <br/> <br/>Vanessa Nelson has been closely following the trial, and you can read these detailed accounts at www.MedicalMarijuanaOfAmerica.com: <br/> <br/>Opening Statements In CHC Trial Reveal Government Weakness <br/>Local Cops Take the Stand in CHC Trial <br/>Sheriff’s Deputy Testifies About Undercover Buy at CHC <br/>Government Rests Its Case in CHC Trial, Shows Scarmazzo Rap Video <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>c. Former Dispensary Operator Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges <br/>On Tuesday, Richard Marino pleaded guilty to federal charges of drug conspiracy and money laundering. Marino had reached a plea deal to serve between 3 1/2 to five years. If he had taken the case to trial, he would not have been allowed to bring up a medical marijuana defense. <br/> <br/>Marino, a former Roseville dispensary operator, was raided on September 3, 2004 at Capitol Compassionate Care Center and at his home in Newcastle, CA. DEA agents allegedly seized 250 plants, 20 pounds of processed medical marijuana, and more than $100,000. Criminal charges were not filed for more than a year and a half, but on January 13, 2006, Marino was indicted for conspiracy to distribute marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, manufacturing marijuana, and money laundering. The federal government also has forfeiture proceedings pending on Marino's home and the facility in which Marino ran his business. <br/> <br/>Marino's sentencing has been set for July 22, and he will remain free on bail until then. <br/> <br/>Please read the Sacramento Bee article about the case for more information. <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/> Take Action <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>2. This is Your Last Chance to Contact Your Assembly Member for Employment Rights! <br/>AB 2279, the Patients' Employments Rights Bill, was scheduled for a floor vote yesterday, but the vote has been postponed until Monday. Please take action today to ensure that medical cannabis patients are protected from employment discrimination. Contact your California Assembly Member now! Visit www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/AB2279Action to protect patients' rights! <br/> <br/> <br/>For more information on AB 2279 go to: www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/AB2279 <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>Chapter and Affiliate Meetings <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>3. Monday, May 12, Fresno: Fresno ASA Meeting <br/>Join Fresno ASA to discuss important regional, state and national issues. <br/> <br/>When: 6:00pm <br/>Where: Fig Garden Regional Library <br/> 3071 W. Bullard Ave in Fresno <br/> <br/>For more information, email fresnocagal@sbcglobal.net <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>4. Tuesday, May 13, San Diego: San Diego ASA Meeting <br/>San Diego ASA has been very busy lately. Come to the San Diego ASA meeting where we will be discussing the latest medical cannabis issues. <br/> <br/> <br/>When: 7:00pm <br/>Where: International Cannabis University <br/> 6070 Mt. Alifan Suite 202 <br/> San Diego, CA 92111, Clairemont <br/> <br/>For more information, contact Dion at 4cccp@cox.net <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>5. Tuesday, May 13, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting <br/>Join San Francisco ASA as we organize to protect safe access in San Francisco! We will discuss the latest in medical cannabis politics, laws, science and activism and follow up on the city-wide Stand Up Newsom Campaign. <br/> <br/> <br/>When: Tuesday, the 12th at 7:30pm <br/>Where: Bowzer's Pizza, 371 11th St in San Francisco <br/> <br/>For more info, contact Alex: aaafranco@yahoo.com <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>6. Wednesday, May 14, Newport Beach: Orange County ASA Meeting <br/>Safe access has been under attack in Orange County and we need your help us fight the war on patients. Please come out and show your support at our monthly meeting! <br/> <br/>When: 7:00pm <br/>Where: Law Offices of WENTWORTH, PAOLI &amp; PURDY, LLP <br/> 4631 Teller Avenue, Suite 100 <br/> Newport Beach, CA 92660 <br/> <br/>For more information contact: OCLawyer@aol.com. <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>7. Thursday, May 15, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>This month ASA Humboldt invites the public to come and view the movie, "SUPER HIGH ME." <br/> <br/>"Super High Me" features comedian Doug Benson and explores the current situation with medical marijuana in California and the United States, specifically focusing on the conflict between federal and state law and the explosive growth in medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles over the past two years. <br/> <br/>When: 6:00pm <br/>Where: Community recreation room of the Bayview Courtyard Senior Housing Complex <br/> 550 Union Street, Arcata <br/> <br/>For more information, contact asa-humboldt@sbcglobal.net <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>8. Saturday, May 17, Los Angeles: LA ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>Join Los Angeles ASA to plan for upcoming events and campaigns. <br/> <br/>When: 1:00pm <br/>Where: Patient ID Center <br/> 470 S. San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles <br/> (Cross street is Drexel, between Wilshire &amp; 3rd St.) <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>City and County Hearings <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>9. Tuesday, May 13, Claremont: City Council to Discuss Dispensary Ordinance <br/> <br/>The Claremont City Council will consider an ordinance regulating medical cannabis dispensaries on May 13th. Please come out and show your support for safe access! <br/> <br/>Download ASA's talking points about dispensary regulations. <br/> <br/>When: May 13 at 7:00pm <br/>Where: City Council Chambers, 225 W. Second Street <br/> Claremont, CA <br/> <br/>For more information contact Info@AmericansforSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>Court Support <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>10. Monday-Thursday, May 12-May 15, Fresno: Trial for Luke Scarmazzo and Ricardo Ruiz Montes <br/> <br/>After the City of Modesto failed to shut down the California Healthcare Collective by banning dispensaries, it called in the DEA. On September 27, 2006, the DEA raided the collective and arrested four people (owner-operators Luke Scarmazzo and Ricardo Montes and two staff members) on charges of distribution of marijuana and conspiracy to distribute. Scarmazzo and Montes were also charged with possession of firearms and money laundering. Later, an additional five people were indicted, bringing the total to nine people being prosecuted by the federal government. In the raid, the DEA allegedly seized more than 100 pounds of marijuana, one thousand plants, multiple firearms, and more than $200,000 in cash. The raids were the result of a 15-month investigation between the DEA and the Modesto Police Department. Since Judge O'Neill finally decided to release Monica Valencia on bail after 7 months in jail, all defendants have been released on bail pending trial. Recently, Lucky Boissiere, Jose and Antonio Malagon, Monica Valencia, Bradley Heinmiller, Bradley Wickliffe and Stephen DeMattos have pled guilty to avoid trial, and two defendants (Scarmazzo and Montes) are on trial. Please come out and show your support! <br/> <br/>When: Monday-Thursday, May 12-15 9:00am-5:00pm <br/>Where: Before Judge Oliver Wagner in U.S. District Court (E.D., CA) <br/> 2500 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA <br/> <br/> <br/>For more information, contact Info@AmericansforSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/>-- <br/> <br/>Rebecca Saltzman <br/>Chief of Staff <br/>Americans for Safe Access <br/>AmericansForSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/>Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. <br/> <br/>Join us today... AmericansforSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/>Headquarters <br/>1322 Webster St Suite 402 <br/>Oakland, CA 94612 <br/>P: 510-251-1856 ext. 308 F: 510-251-2036 <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 0 replies </div>

FREEkaya 2008-05-12T20:01:24Z time4hemp http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/ec995b5f-343c-4317-998f-9e44d74d4652 2008-05-07T03:49:59Z 2007-12-16T20:19:46Z

<div> Liberty and freedom is being lost everyday and most people see this. But we don't have to sit and watch them take them away from us. And now we have a movement that is truly based in Freedom, Liberty and will follow our Constitution. A movement of Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Independents, Greens, non-voters and more! People from all walks of life. Rich, middle class and poor. All races. This is changing the rules and breaking all the boundaries! <br/> <br/>On election day (Nov 6, 2007) a historic record-breaking grassroots fund raiser netted over $4 million in just one day! This is Ron Paul's and our quest for liberty and Freedom in the USA . We did this with the average donation of $40.00! Now we are going for 10 million! Will you help us get the message of liberty and peace to the people of America? We know if we can reach the freedom lovers in this country than we can win! Than we will have a country we can be proud of and a leader we can be proud of. Please join us! <br/> <br/>Never heard of Ron Paul? <br/> <br/>Find out more at http://www.ronpaul2008.com <br/> <br/>You can also google Ron Paul for lots of good links and info. <br/> <br/>Ron voted against the war. Against the Patriot Act. He wants to stop out of control government spending and oppression. He wants to end the war on drugs. He introduced a bill to re-legalize Hemp farming in America. He voted against internet restrictions. etc etc <br/> <br/>On December 16th, 1773, American colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest an oppressive tax. This December 16th, American citizens will dump millions of dollars into the Ron Paul presidential campaign (again) to protest the oppressive and unconstitutional inflation tax - <br/>which has enabled a flawed foreign policy, a costly war and the sacrificing <br/>of our liberties here at home. <br/> <br/>Please join us this December 16th 2007 for the largest one-day political donation event in history. Our goal is to bring together 100,000 people to donate $100 each (but whatever you can donate is great), creating a one day donation total of $10,000,000. <br/> <br/>Below are videos you can watch to hear what he has to say about the issues that matter to folks like us. <br/> <br/>Join The Revolution! <br/> <br/> Ron Paul Calls for an End to the War on Drugs! <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8S8N2OG7sU <br/> <br/> Ron Paul on medical marijuana <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_G9BPouCo <br/> <br/> Ron Paul Talks Marijuana, Hemp with the NORML audio stash <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8t7jqis2Mc <br/> <br/>Below is one of the many videos that you can view for free about Ron Paul and the Ron Paul Revolution (LOVE), Please share this information with your friends. <br/> <br/>Have a safe, healthy and happy new year everyone! <br/> <br/>Love &amp; Liberty, <br/>Rob Robinson</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 1 reply </div>

time4hemp 2007-12-16T20:19:46Z NewlyInsane http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/9b57d5b7-b069-40bd-a02b-2a444956cd39 2008-05-07T01:11:19Z 2008-05-05T23:50:19Z

<div>House Judiciary Chair Questions DEA Tactics <br/>Rep. Conyers Next Step Toward Congressional Hearings <br/> <br/>Dear ASA Supporter, <br/> <br/>ASA’s ongoing campaign to hold the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) accountable for its continued efforts to undermine state medical marijuana laws is working. We are pleased to announce that US House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) has sent a letter to DEA Acting Administrator Michele Leonhart challenging the DEA's actions. <br/> <br/>ASA staff together with grassroots activists helped make it possible for Chairman Conyers to issue this letter. Please donate now to support our important work in Washington, D.C.! <br/> <br/>As a follow-up to a public statement he made in December, Chairman Conyers’ letter questions DEA directly about its heightened raid activity across California and its intimidation of property owners owners with threats of prosecution and asset forfeiture because they rent to medical cannabis dispensaries. Chairman Conyers is the highest ranking elected official to question the DEA’s tactics since medical cannabis raids in California escalated dramatically in 2007. This letter is an important and necessary step towards Congressional hearings by the House Judiciary Committee, which oversees the actions of the DEA. <br/> <br/>Over the past several months, ASA and advocates all over the country have lobbied Chairman Conyers to convene hearings. Dozens of legal, tax-paying dispensaries have been shut down or evicted by their landlords, and many more face the same fate if Congress does not intervene. ASA Director of Government Affairs Caren Woodson has been lobbying the offices of Chairman Conyers and Subcommittee Chairman Scott about this issue for months, and her persistence is paying off! <br/> <br/>Caren’s work with the House Judiciary Committee was bolstered by a statewide effort to get California’s elected officials to call for an end to the harmful tactics of the DEA. ASA and its allies were successful in garnering strong letters of support from several elected officials, urging Chairman Conyers to hold hearings. Among those who spoke up were Orange County Supervisor Chris Norby, Los Angeles City Councilmember Dennis Zine, and the mayors of Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and West Hollywood. <br/> <br/>I urge you to make a special commitment to support the kind of persistent, strategic, and effective organizing that ASA demonstrated in moving Chairman Conyers forward on this issue by making a monthly pledge of support or a one time contribution to ASA. <br/> <br/>Please visit www.AmericansForSafeAccess.org/Donate and make a contribution today! <br/> <br/>Steph Sherer <br/>Executive Director <br/>Americans for Safe Access <br/> <br/>P.S. Please visit www.AmericansForSafeAccess.org/ConyersLetter to read the letter from Chairman Conyers. <br/> <br/>Americans for Safe Access is the nation's largest organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 2 replies </div>

NewlyInsane 2008-05-05T23:50:19Z Tokin http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/eb9c12a0-50a6-4ede-aeb1-f92e0c7ca945 2008-04-24T20:58:17Z 2008-04-24T20:58:17Z

<div>www.norml.org <br/> <br/>Washington, DC: US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced legislation in Congress Friday 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. 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. All are encouraged to write their representatives in support of this important legislation via NORML’s online advocacy system. <br/>You can send a message here just click on the link and scroll down: http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=11280301&amp;type=CO <br/> <br/>Washington, DC: Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced H.R. 5842, the “Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,” earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states’ current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA raids on facilities distributing medical marijuana legally under state law. Representative Paul, whose presidential campaign prominently featured the ending of the drug war as a platform plank, was joined by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), and Sam Farr (D-CA) in co-sponsoring this bill. All NORML supporters are strongly encouraged to write their Representatives in favor of this important bill via NORML’s online advocacy system. <br/>You can send a message here just click on the link and scroll down: http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=11280351&amp;type=CO <br/>_________________</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 0 replies </div>

Tokin 2008-04-24T20:58:17Z Casper Leitch http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/fa63dc52-0dfe-45d5-a27f-caa7c6c09da7 2008-04-21T16:02:15Z 2008-04-20T23:38:31Z

<div>The fight is on between Marc Emery and the United States Government - giving the founder and editor of Cannabis Culture Magazine some time to spare -AND more Time 4 Hemp. <br/>This new interview is free to download at http://www.Time4Hemp.tv <br/> <br/>Music Artists: <br/> <br/>The Tall Brothers <br/>Green Feever <br/>Shen Reefer and the Resin Valley Boys <br/>Marlon Asher <br/>Bob Dylan <br/> <br/>Please share this information with everyone you know who would enjoy it. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 1 reply </div>

Casper Leitch 2008-04-20T23:38:31Z FREEkaya http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/a24cb700-4a1f-496b-93b2-0f5d5fcb9ec7 2008-04-16T21:20:35Z 2008-04-16T21:20:35Z

<div>Watch 3 Medical Cannabis Supporters Share Their Stories <br/>http://www.americansforsafeaccess.org/VideoTestimonial <br/> <br/>Dear ASA Supporter, <br/> <br/>As the National Field Coordinator for ASA I meet patients, medical professionals, caregivers, and people from all walks of life on a daily basis. When meeting people new to the movement I am regularly asked who supports medical cannabis and why should I get on board? In the past, I would then take several minutes to explain, but that is about to change today! <br/> <br/>I am very excited to announce that ASA has developed a new type of outreach and education tool, which also happens to be rather entertaining! Today, we are releasing three video testimonials which at www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/VideoTestimonial to help spread the word about medical cannabis. <br/> <br/> <br/>"I had to pack up all my belongings, sell the family home, and move across the country to California to be safe to be a patient." <br/>- Steve from Oakland speaking about his move from Virginia to Oakland to become a legal medical cannabis patient. Watch Steve's whole story. <br/> <br/>The video testimonial project has been designed to help educate people about medical cannabis by having patients and supporters share their stories. This project was also designed to help people like you educate your friends and family about medical cannabis by sharing these videos with your community. <br/> <br/> <br/>"Even my 80-year-old mother approves of me being a patient. She says to people, 'If it helps her pain then it is okay.'" <br/>- Carole from the Fremont talking about being out as a medical cannabis patient with her family. Watch Carole's whole story. <br/>Over the next month, ASA will be releasing a new testimonial each week beginning next Monday. Be sure to visit www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/VideoTestimonial next Monday to view the next installment of ASA's video testimonials. We will be releasing a new video every Monday through the end of April. <br/> <br/>Thank you to Carson Higby-Flowers for volunteering to record, edit, and produce the testimonials. Also, thank you to all of the brave patients, supporters, and advocates who took the time to come in and participate in the video shoot. <br/> <br/>Keep spreading the word about medical cannabis and forward this message on to your family, friends, and community members. Also, if you belong to an online social networking page like MySpace, Facebook, Tribe, and/or host your own personal blog, I strongly encourage you to link to the video testimonials. <br/> <br/>Sincerely, <br/> <br/>Sonnet Seeborg Gabbard <br/>Field Coordinator <br/>Americans for Safe Access <br/> <br/>P.S. Let us know if you are interested in participating in the next video testimonial shoot at the ASA headquarters (date and time have yet to be determined). E-mail Jocelyn@AmericansforSafeAccess.org if you are interested. <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>Americans for Safe Access is the nation's largest organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 0 replies </div>

FREEkaya 2008-04-16T21:20:35Z FREEkaya http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/0d6068bb-f24e-469c-af25-63bb19ef5b3e 2008-04-16T06:02:37Z 2008-04-16T06:02:37Z

<div>Dear ASA Supporter, <br/> <br/>Yesterday, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) scored a victory for patients’ rights, as the California Assembly Judiciary Committee approved our medical marijuana employment rights bill. AB 2279, authored by Assemblymember Mark Leno and sponsored by ASA, would protect the rights of hundreds of thousands of medical marijuana patients in California from employment discrimination. <br/> <br/>This fight is not over – please donate today to end patient discrimination and protect patients’ jobs! <br/> <br/>ASA began working with Assemblyman Leno last year to write this legislation in case of an adverse ruling from the California Supreme Court in Ross v. Ragingwire Telecommunications. It is a good thing that we were ready, because in February, the court ruled that Proposition 215 did not provide protection from employment discrimination – leaving hundreds of thousands of legal patients in jeopardy. In a show of support for working patients, Assemblymember Leno introduced AB 2279 on the same day the court ruled. <br/> <br/>Approval from the Committee on Judiciary was our first big legislative test. ASA staff helped recruit important endorsements, including the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the National Lawyers Guild, and several HIV/AIDS advocacy organizations. ASA staff also visited every member of the committee to be sure they understood the bill and to encourage their support. Then, we briefed and trained Supreme Court plaintiff Gary Ross to tell his story in person to the committee. ASA's Chief Counsel Joe Elford also testified before the committee and responded to several complex legal questions from the committee members. <br/> <br/>This time consuming work paid off yesterday, as the committee passed the bill on a 6-3 vote. Assemblymember Leno and Chairman of the Judiciary Committee Dave Jones both made strong statements at the hearing in support of the bill and in support of medical marijuana patients’ rights. <br/> <br/>Though we’ve passed this first hurdle, we have more hurdles to clear before AB 2279 becomes law. Next week, we’ll go before the Assembly Labor Committee. Then it’s on to the Assembly Floor, the Senate, and finally to the Governor’s desk. Please donate today to help make this work possible. <br/> <br/>We have our work cut out for us, but with your support, we can advance state law to protect medical marijuana patients’ rights to work. Please donate $50, $100 or more today to support our continued efforts in Sacramento. <br/> <br/>Thank you in advance for your generosity, <br/> <br/> <br/>Rebecca Saltzman <br/>Chief of Staff <br/>Americans for Safe Access <br/> <br/>P.S. For more information about ASA's employment rights bill, please visit www.AmericansForSafeAccess.org/AB2279.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 0 replies </div>

FREEkaya 2008-04-16T06:02:37Z Dismalqueen_is_in_LA http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/5b29a75e-906a-40a5-ad96-1a5683309e50 2008-04-14T19:25:24Z 2008-03-29T03:45:28Z

<div>Action for Compassion: Rally in Support of Medical Marijuana <br/> <br/>Because a friend in need of medical weed is a friend indeed <br/> <br/>Action for Compassion! <br/>Saturday, April 26 * 2:00 PM <br/>LA Federal Building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd. <br/> <br/>Join us for a peaceful rally in support of medical cannabis patients &amp; providers <br/>in Southern California who are facing increasing attacks from the DEA! <br/> <br/>More than 50 DEA raids in 2007 * Patients &amp; Caregivers indicted <br/>100+ facing federal prosecution * <br/>Property owners intimidated into evicting patients' groups <br/> <br/>It is time to stand up to federal interference &amp; intimidation in our communities! <br/>Download, copy, and distribute the rally flyer here! <br/>____________________________________________________________ <br/>Email for more information. Attend the next LA-ASA meeting to get involved. <br/>Hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Caregivers Alliance (GLACA) and <br/>Los Angeles American for Safe Access (ASA) <br/> <br/>Click this link for map of location: <br/>www.mapquest.com/maps/1100...0024-3602/ <br/> <br/>Click this link for a PDF of Recent Escalations of DEA Intervention in medical marijuana states: <br/>www.asaaction.org/files/dea...lation.pdf <br/> <br/>Click here to download copies of flier: <br/>www.asaaction.org/files/april26.pdf <br/> <br/>Click this link to get involved with helping plan, organize, and promote the event: <br/>www.asaaction.org/index.html <br/> <br/>Click this link for GLACA website: <br/>www.caregiversalliance.org/ <br/> <br/>Click this link for ASA website: <br/>www.americansforsafeaccess.org/ <br/> <br/>On Saturday 04/26/08 at 2:00 pm there will be a rally and an act of civil disobediance (planting of seedlings) at the federal building in Westwood. Our goal is to turn up the heat on the DEA to stop interferring with California Law and the busines thereof. This rally is also to remind our Govenator that it is time that he stand behind us. While the building will be closed we intend on having the press there and to do that we need a spectacular turn out that is why we are planning for a Saturday. <br/> <br/>There is alot going on politically with MMJ right now and we really need to raise awareness to our cause so please support this event so that we get the press needed. <br/> <br/>Americans for Safe Access * 1322 Webster St., Suite 402, Oakland, CA 94612 * (888) 929-4367 * www.AmericansForSafeAccess.org <br/>Los Angeles Chapter - 7211 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 800, West Hollywood, CA 90046 * www.ASAaction.org <br/>======================================= <br/>Los Angeles ASA Meeting <br/>Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 1:00 PM <br/>Patient ID Center *470 S. San Vicente Blvd., LA <br/>Click here for public transit information. <br/> <br/>This will be our regular monthly meeting and the planning <br/>meeting for the "Action for Compassion" rally at the Los <br/>Angeles federal building on Saturday, April 26. Please join us <br/>and invite your friends! <br/> <br/>This month, we will be talking about how to talk to elected <br/>officials and the media to dispel bias and overcome <br/>indifference. Read the ASA Media Manual and ABC's of Citizen <br/>Advocacy online. <br/> <br/>For more information or media inquiries email Don Duncan</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 3 replies </div>

Dismalqueen_is_in_LA 2008-03-29T03:45:28Z FREEkaya http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/0c3af007-0e7e-4893-babf-da50bdb3a16f 2008-03-25T01:03:34Z 2008-03-24T22:27:20Z

<div>The DEA raided six medical cannabis dispensing collectives and one private residence in the Los Angeles area yesterday, the latest attack on patients’ access in a continued campaign of federal interference and intimidation. We need a show of support for the victims and opposition to the DEA. Join advocates at the Los Angeles Federal Building downtown on Tuesday morning to make your voice heard! <br/> <br/>What: Medical Cannabis Protest at the Federal Building <br/> <br/>When: 11:00 AM * Tuesday, March 25, 2008 <br/> <br/>Where: The Federal Building (and DEA offices) * 255 E. Temple St., Downtown Los Angeles <br/> <br/>Bring signs and banners ! <br/>Invite your friends ! <br/>Take a stand for safe access ! <br/> <br/>Theses are important steps in making the protest work. We need a strong showing to be sure that the DEA and media hear our message: “Stop taking our medicine!” There is one more thing you can do to DOUBLE the size of the protest... Bring a friend. <br/> <br/>You can help turn out a crowd for Tuesday’s protest at the DEA Offices/Federal Building downtown. We need to turn out a crowd to make an impression on the DEA and the community. Be sure to invite your friends and loved ones. You can also take a more active role by downloading the protest flyer at http://www.asaaction.org/files/stopdea.pdf print a copy of the full page, which includes four flyers. Then, take the page to your neighborhood copy shop and have it copied and cut into quarter pages. Once you have the quarter page flyers, start passing them out everywhere... dispensaries, coffee shops, campus, on the street.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 1 reply </div>

FREEkaya 2008-03-24T22:27:20Z FREEkaya http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/4cf1e2df-3e78-4223-9239-2daf0df92430 2008-03-22T20:24:20Z 2008-03-22T08:36:08Z

<div>Appellate ruling that local police must uphold state law <br/>is now binding statewide <br/> <br/>Dear ASA supporter, <br/> <br/> <br/>On Wednesday, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) quietly scored one of the most important legal victories since voters approved Proposition 215, when the California Supreme Court decided not to review or de-publish last year’s landmark return of property decision in Garden Grove v. Superior Court. By affirming the appellate court’s decision, the Supreme Court has made protection against wrongful seizure of medical marijuana legally binding throughout the state of California. <br/> <br/>ASA needs your help right now to make the most of this victory and to keep fighting for patients’ rights. Please take a moment right now to join ASA or make a special contribution? <br/> <br/>Last year, the California Court of Appeal ruled that state law enforcement could not use federal law as an excuse for not upholding California’s medical cannabis laws – therefore police must return medicine wrongfully seized from legal patients. ASA filed the successful appeal on behalf of Garden Grove patient Felix Kha in hopes of stemming the tide of hundreds of wrongful confiscations of medicine all over California. Our November victory should have ended the debate about “enforcing federal law,” but the decision was quickly appealed to the State Supreme Court. <br/> <br/>As a result of literally hundreds of cases of wrongful medical marijuana confiscation, and careful legal planning and research, ASA’s legal team strongly defended the rights of Felix Kha and others like him. The whole process took more than two years! Think for a moment how lucky we are to have a dedicated legal team at ASA working full time to defend patients’ rights. <br/> <br/>This victory would not have been possible without the ongoing and generous support of people like you – people who believe in the right to legally use medical cannabis in California. But now what? We need to make sure that the more than 250,000 legal patients, and thousands of attorneys and public defenders are sufficiently educated about patients’ rights and protection from medicine confiscation to which patients are now entitled. We also need to educate police officers, prosecutors, and judges. We need to tell this story in the media to end patient harassment and to ensure that police no longer hide behind the excuse that marijuana is illegal under federal law. <br/> <br/>We can do all of this and press on to new victories for patients if we have your continued support! Please take a moment to join ASA or make a new pledge of monthly support right now. Your gift of $20, $50, or more per month will help us make the most of this case and finally succeed in defending patients’ rights to medicine. Please do it today, so we can keep fighting! <br/> <br/>Thank you in advance for your generosity, <br/> <br/> <br/>Don Duncan <br/>California Director <br/>Americans for Safe Access <br/> <br/>P.S. For more information, please see ASA's page about the Garden Grove case @ http://www.americansforsafeaccess.org/article.php?id=4412 <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 1 reply </div>

FREEkaya 2008-03-22T08:36:08Z FREEkaya http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/a4948317-9112-4ecd-9f05-b32a79e8934f 2008-03-22T08:34:19Z 2008-03-22T08:34:19Z

<div>Weekly Round Up <br/>1. a. California Supreme Court Affirms ASA Win in Return of Property Case! <br/> b. ASA, Operators, and Advocates Call on State to Protect Tax Revenue <br/> c. DEA Raids 5 Los Angeles Dispensaries <br/> d. Dr. Molly Fry and Dale Schafer Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison <br/> e. Local Updates: Santa Barbara Approves Dispensary Ordinance and Sacramento Votes Against ID Cards <br/> <br/> <br/>Chapter and Affiliate Meetings <br/>2. Tuesday, March 25, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting <br/>3. Wednesday, March 26, Oakland: East Bay ASA Meeting <br/>4. Tuesday, April 1, Sacramento: Sacramento ASA Meeting <br/>5. Thursday, April 3, Santa Rosa: Sonoma County ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>Court Support <br/>6. Wednesday, March 26, Oakland: General Appearance for Tainted Inc. Employees <br/>7. Thursday, April 3, Sacramento: Change of Counsel Motion Hearing for David Davidson <br/> <br/> <br/>Special Events <br/>8. Tuesday, March 25, Los Angele: Rally at the Federal Building to Protest the DEA Raids <br/>9. Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, 2008: Patients Out of Time Fifth National Conference <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>Weekly Round Up <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>1. a. California Supreme Court Affirms ASA Win in Return of Property Case <br/> b. ASA, Operators, and Advocates Call on State to Protect Tax Revenue <br/> c. DEA Raids 5 Los Angeles Dispensaries <br/> d. Dr. Molly Fry and Dale Schafer Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison <br/> e. Local Updates: Santa Barbara Approves Dispensary Ordinance and Sacramento Votes Against ID Cards <br/> <br/> <br/> a. California Supreme Court Affirms ASA Win in Return of Property Case <br/> From California Campaign Director, Don Duncan <br/> <br/> <br/>On Wednesday, the California Supreme Court declined to review or "de-publish" the landmark ruling in City of Garden Grove v. Superior Court of Orange County (Felix Kha case) that upheld the right to return of wrongfully confiscated medical cannabis, despite federal law! The decision in Felix Kha's case was a huge victory for patients, but we feared the worst after the City of Corona asked the Supreme Court to review the case. The Court might have "de-published" the case, making it impossible to cite as a precedent in other litigation. Today's ruling was an about-face from the Supreme Court's unconscionable ruling allowing employment discrimination against legal patients in Ross v. Raginwire Telecommunications. <br/> <br/>Now that the Felix Kha decision has been vindicated, patients and caregivers can challenge the wrongful confiscation of medicine in any court in the state. This will leave local law enforcement with a tough choice - obey California law or face a torrent of litigation under this decision. No longer can they hide behind the illusion of enforcing federal law. We have been waiting a long time for a ruling that would put some teeth in Proposition 215. This is a big incisor! <br/> <br/>ASA spent years identifying this test case, preparing for the fight, and arguing in court. That is the kind of long-term, big picture thinking it is going to take to break the culture of resistance among some California police officers. This summer, ASA will beef up its return of property campaign to be sure every patient and caregiver in the state enjoys the full benefit of this precedent. Have a look at ASA Staff Counsel Joe Elford's blog on this topic at http://www.AmericansForSafeAccess.org/blog/?p=74 <br/> <br/> b. ASA, Operators, and Advocates Call on State to Protect Tax Revenue <br/> <br/> <br/>On Tuesday, advocates and dispensary operators from throughout the state met up in Sacramento to testify at the Board of Equalization's hearing to help protect safe access and sales tax. The group met with the Board to encourage them to protect an important source of revenue - $100 million in sales tax collected annually by medical marijuana dispensaries. <br/> <br/> <br/>ASA's Chief of Staff, Rebecca Saltzman testified first saying that dispensaries' tax revenue is in danger, due to increased federal interference in the state medical marijuana program. In 2007 alone, the DEA raided more than 50 medical marijuana providers, and they embarked on a new strategy, sending more than 300 letters to landlords of dispensaries, threatening property owners with criminal prosecution and asset forfeiture. She also mentioned House Judiciary Committee Chairman Conyers' intent to hold the DEA accountable for their actions against patients in future oversight hearings. Read Saltzman's report on the hearing on ASA's blog. <br/> <br/> <br/>Following Rebecca Saltzman was Californial NORML's Dale Geiringer who broke down the numbers for the BOE, focusing on the amount of tax revenue dispensaries produce. He also discussed the problem of the DEA seizing assets from dispensaries. <br/> <br/> <br/>Geiringer was followed by several dispensary operators and former operators from Berekeley, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and Sonoma who explained the DEA threats they have been forced to face. Read more in Rebecca Saltzman's blog about the hearing. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> c. DEA Raids 5 Los Angeles Dispensaries <br/> <br/> <br/>On Thursday, the DEA raided 6 dispensaries and the private residence of an operator in Los Angeles. All of the dispensaries are from a single family of collectives. The collectives raided were: <br/> <br/>The Holistic Caregivers, Compton <br/>Western Caregivers Group, LA <br/>Crenshaw Holistic Caregivers Group, LA <br/>THC Gardena, Gardena <br/>Southern California Caregivers Group, LA (SFV) <br/>Med Ex, LA <br/> <br/>No arrests were made and the collectives, which took only minor losses due to careful precautions, are expected to reopen today. During one of the raids, acitivists at the site protesting over heard one of the DEA officers tell the others that "the alert has gone out" and "they're on the way." This further shows that ASA's Raid Response Emergency Text Messaging system is working! Sign up for ASA's Emergency Response Text Messaging System to receive instant alerts about raids in your area. Visit www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/RaidAlert <br/> <br/>Look for an announcement over the next few days about LA ASA's response to the raids at Los Angeles City Hall and the downtown Federal Building on Tuesday morning. <br/> <br/> d. Dr. Molly Fry and Dale Schafer Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison <br/> <br/>Federal Judge Frank C. Damrell sentenced Dr. Molly Fry and her husband, Dale Schafer to five years in prison for "conspiracy to grow marijuana and manufacturing it in a medicinal marijuana case." During the four hour sentencing hearing, Judge Damrell said he had no choice but to issue the statutory minimum of five years in federal prison with an option to appeal the decision. The couple has posted bail at $25,000 per person as they await appeal. <br/> <br/> <br/>On September 28, 2001, the DEA raided the Cool, California (El Dorado County) clinic of medical marijuana physician and breast cancer patient Mollie Fry and her husband, attorney and hemophilia and chronic pain patient Dale Schafer, and seized patient records. Almost immediately after the Raich decision, on June 22, 2005, Fry and Schafer were arrested and indicted for marijuana found on the premises during the raid. In 2002, the federal government also successfully revoked Fry's DEA license to practice medicine. <br/> <br/> <br/>In order to convince the jury to convict on charges of cultivation of more than 100 plants, the U.S. Attorney took the unusual and controversial step of aggregating the plants in gardens from three different years. Additionally, Judge Damrell did not allow them to explain to the jury that the El Dorado County Sheriffs and District Attorney had previously given them active permission to grow their relatively modest garden. <br/> <br/> <br/>Fry &amp; Schafer are currently caring for three beautiful children and two grandchildren in their home. <br/> <br/> <br/>Read more about the hearing in the Sacramento Bee. <br/> <br/> <br/> e. Local Updates: Santa Barbara Approves Dispensary Ordinance and Sacramento Votes Against ID Cards <br/> <br/> <br/>This week, the Santa Barbara City Council unanimously voted to approve a citywide dispensary ordinance. The vote came after a 6-month moratorium which began last summer. The Santa Barbara ASA chapter has been diligently working to urge the city council to develop and implement a dispensary ordinance for over a year. Santa Barbara has seven dispensaries. Under the new regulations, only one dispensary will be in full compliance. The city council foresaw this problem and placed an addendum to the ordinance allowing the current dispensaries three years to fall into compliance with the new ordinance. <br/> <br/> <br/>While the Santa Barbara City Council was voting for new regulations to protect safe access for patients, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted against implementing the state medical cannabis ID card program. The County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 against the program. Many patients testified at the hearing asking the board to adopt the program, but the board refused. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department and District Attorney testified against the program citing concern that the program would encourage marijuana use. <br/> <br/> <br/>Thank you to Sacramento ASA chapter, Aaron Smith from the Marijuana Policy Project, and all of the other medical cannabis advocates who have been working for months to urge the Board of Supervisors to adopt the program. <br/> <br/> <br/>To read more about Santa Barbara and Sacramento read the Santa Barbara Independent Article and the Sacramento Bee Article. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>Chapter and Affiliate Meetings <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>2. Tuesday, March 25, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>Join SF ASA on March 25. We will discuss the latest in medical cannabis politics, laws, science and activism. Also, we will be planning for the 6th annual Highway 420 party and other exciting upcoming events! <br/> <br/>When: 7:30-9:00pm <br/>Where: Bowers Pizza on 11th street in SF <br/> <br/>For more information, contact: aaaFranco@yahoo.com <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>3. Wednesday, March 26, Oakland: East Bay ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>Join the East Bay ASA Chapter as we continue to fight for safe access in California. We are excited to have California Director, Don Duncan, joining us at our East Bay meeting to give us the latest updates on California's campaigns. We will be also discussing upcoming court dates, a recap on the civil disobedience training, and national updates. <br/> <br/>When: 7:00pm <br/>Where: ASA Headquarters <br/> 1322 Webster St. Suite 402 (just 2 blocks from 12th St. BART!) <br/> Oakland, CA <br/> <br/>For more information contact: Rebecca@AmericansforSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>4. Tuesday, April 1, Sacramento: Sacramento ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>There are several medical marijuana activities over the next month. Please come and find out how you can get involved. We will be discussing current state campaigns, reaching out to condition-based groups, and many more events on the horizon. <br/> <br/>When: Tuesday the 19th at 7:00pm <br/>Where: Crusaders Hall <br/> 320 Harris Ave. Suite H in Sacramento <br/> <br/>For more information, contact Lanette: CannaCare@earthlink.net <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>5. Thursday, April 3, Santa Rosa: Sonoma County ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>Please join Sonoma County ASA as we discuss pressing local, state, and federal safe access issues. <br/> <br/>When: Thursday, April 3, 5:00-7:00pm <br/>Where: South City View Room <br/> Department of Public Health <br/> 625 5th St., Santa Rosa, CA (Between Humboldt and Mendocino) <br/> <br/>For more information, contact Sarah@AmericansforSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>Court Support <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>Thank you to Vanessa Nelson for helping ASA stay on top of upcoming court dates! <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>6. Wednesday, March 26, Oakland: General Appearance for Tainted Inc. Employees <br/> <br/>Please come out and show your support for the four former Tainted Inc. employees. On September 26, 2007, the DEA raided five locations in Oakland and San Leandro, allegedly confiscating hundreds of edibles and 460 plants, and arresting Jessica Sanders (30), Michael Anderson (42), and Diallo McLinn (35). After a press conference on October 4, Michael Martin (33), who had been on vacation during the raid, voluntarily turned himself in. All four are charged with conspiracy to manufacture or distribute controlled substances and are out on bail. Tainted Edibles were available for patients as an alternative to smoking at dispensing collectives across the state. <br/> <br/>When: Mar 26, 2008 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm <br/>Where: 1301 Clay St., Oakland CA (Judge Wilken's <br/>Courtroom) <br/> <br/>For more information contact: freetainted@yahoo.com <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>7. Thursday, April 3, Sacramento: Change of Counsel Motion Hearing for David Davidson <br/> <br/>Medical marijuana patients David Davidson &amp; Cynthia Blake were raided in 2003 by Tehama County Sheriffs and were arrested on federal charges in January 2004. Blake took a plea deal in 2007 in which she received an 18-month sentence in exchange for cooperation. Davidson is now facing manufacturing and conspiracy to manufacture more than 1,000 plants and is currently incarcerated in Sacramento, with Tony Serra as his representation. <br/> <br/>When: April 3rd at 9am <br/>Where: Before Judge Morrison England, Jr <br/> U.S. District Court (E.D., CA), <br/> Courtroom 3, 15th Floor at 501 "I" Street in Sacramento <br/> <br/>For more information, contact Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>Special Events <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>8. Tuesday, March 25, Los Angele: Rally at the Federal Building to Protest the DEA Raids <br/> <br/>The DEA raided six medical cannabis dispensing collectives and one private residence in the Los Angeles area yesterday, the latest attack on patients’ access in a continued campaign of federal interference and intimidation. We need a show of support for the victims and opposition to the DEA. Join advocates at the Los Angeles Federal Building downtown on Tuesday morning to make your voice heard! <br/> <br/>What: Medical Cannabis Protest at the Federal Building <br/> <br/>When: 11:00 AM * Tuesday, March 25, 2008 <br/> <br/>Where: The Federal Building (and DEA offices) * 255 W. Temple St., Downtown Los Angeles <br/> <br/>Bring signs and banners! Invite your friends! Take a stand for safe access! Details to follow this weekend. <br/> <br/>For more information contact Don@AmericansforSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>9. Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, 2008: Patients Out of Time Fifth National Conference <br/> <br/>Question: Have you registered for the Patients Out of Time national conference yet? If not, please register today! <br/> <br/>Save the date for the Fifth National Patients Out of Time conference for April 4th and 5th. For more information and to register visit www.MedicalCannabis.com/registration <br/> <br/>The Patient Out of Time Conference will feature patients, activists, doctors, and researchers gathering to discuss the latest research on medical marijuana. This important conference only happens once every other year, so if you are a patient, doctor, researcher, and/or supporter, we strongly encourage you to look into attending the conference, which will be held at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula. <br/>-- <br/> <br/>Sonnet Seeborg Gabbard <br/>Field Coordinator <br/>Americans for Safe Access <br/>AmericansForSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/>Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. <br/> <br/>Join us today... AmericansforSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/>Headquarters <br/>1322 Webster St Suite 402 <br/>Oakland, CA 94612 <br/>P: 510-251-1856 ext. 321 F: 510-251-2036 <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 0 replies </div>

FREEkaya 2008-03-22T08:34:19Z FREEkaya http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/33fcc29c-5b66-475b-a477-2727c2a3471c 2008-02-15T02:46:20Z 2008-02-15T02:46:20Z

<div>http://www.alternet.org/drugreporter/76698/ <br/> <br/>Making Pot Legal: We Can Do It -- Here's How <br/>By Paul Armentano, AlterNet <br/>Posted on February 12, 2008, Printed on February 12, 2008 <br/>http://www.alternet.org/story/76698/ <br/> <br/>This month marks my 13th year working for marijuana law reform. During this time I've witnessed many successes and many more signs of progress. Nevertheless, it remains frustratingly clear that despite sincere efforts and millions poured into campaigns, very little headway has been made toward attaining the larger, essential goals of the movement -- specifically, abolishing the criminal laws that result in the arrest and prosecution of more than half a million Americans every year for possessing even small amounts of herb and establishing a framework for regulating legal access to marijuana to adults. <br/> <br/>Is either one of these goals achievable? Certainly. Is either goal realistic? Not until we as a movement instigate significant shifts in both public attitude and political opinion. <br/> <br/>Identifying the problems <br/> <br/>For several decades, various organizations have pushed for the establishment of a legal and regulated market for adult cannabis use in the United States. Yet, despite extensive educational efforts and millions poured into various legislative campaigns, it's consistently been shown in opinion polls and at the voting booth that only between a third to 46 percent of Americans endorse legalizing the personal use of cannabis for adults. <br/>As a result, the marijuana law reforms that have been enacted over the past several decades have been limited in scope. Specifically, these legal reforms fall into two distinct categories: "decriminalization" (exempting adult cannabis users from incarceration, but not necessarily arrest, under specified circumstances) and "medicalization" (exempting certain state-authorized medical marijuana patients from state-specific criminal sanctions). To date, 12 states -- almost one-third of the U.S. population -- have enacted limited versions of "decriminalization." Twelve states have also adopted various versions of "medicalization." <br/>Both of these concepts -- unlike legalization -- enjoy majority support from the public, with national polls consistently finding that roughly 60 percent of Americans back "decriminalization" and nearly eight out of ten support the medical use of pot under a physician's supervision. But political support for these reforms has been historically weak, limiting the extent of their implementation. <br/> <br/>In order to effectively move the debate forward, there has to be a clear sense of why -- despite years of public outreach -- we have failed to persuade a majority of the public that broader pot law reforms are needed. In addition, we must also identify why -- despite years of lobbying -- we have failed to persuade a majority of politicians that even incremental reforms are needed. <br/> <br/>Changing the political landscape <br/> <br/>All hot-button political issues -- most notably the struggle for "gay rights," immigration reform, and reproductive autonomy -- have faced significant political opposition, particularly from "conservative" or "right-wing" legislators. Similar political antipathy (e.g., opposition from religious or so-called "pro-family" organizations) has obstructed sensible federal marijuana law reforms. Why are political leaders typically unwilling to embrace marijuana law reform as a core, civil rights issue, and what must be done to change this? Below are four suggestions. <br/> <br/>Media complacency <br/> <br/>Mainstream media coverage of the cannabis issue is often inaccurate and rarely criticizes government policy. Alarmist stories about the alleged dangers of pot often get widespread coverage while evidence that refutes these claims is minimized or ignored. Finally, news reporters typically give greater credence and coverage to government officials espousing the need to maintain the "status quo" while granting far less weight to experts who disagree. <br/> <br/>To combat this media bias, pot reformers must do a better job providing consistent and resonant messages to reporters, as well as establishing long-lasting, personal relationships with key journalists and opinion makers. Advocates could consider dedicating resources for print and media advertising campaigns to offset the federal government's anti-drug advertising budget, which annually spends some hundred million dollars in taxpayers' dollars and matching funds to buy television and radio commercials warning about the alleged dangers of pot. <br/> <br/>Law enforcement opposition <br/> <br/>The law enforcement community is a multifaceted and persuasive lobby group that holds tremendous sway with politicians. More than any single interest group, cops are the most vocal opponents -- in the media and as witnesses at government hearings -- of all aspects of marijuana law reform. In addition, law enforcement typically continues to oppose pot liberalization policies even after such policies have become law -- thus making their implementation that much more difficult (and, often times, less effective). For example, legislation passed last year in Texas allowing police to ticket, rather than arrest, minor marijuana offenders has thus far been implemented in only one county -- despite having been passed nearly unanimously by state politicians. <br/> <br/>The drug law reform movement must engage in greater and more active outreach within the law enforcement community. While some groups are already engaging in such efforts, these actions too often rely on the recruitment of retired members of law enforcement and the criminal justice community. Only by recruiting active members of law enforcement can we begin to build necessary credibility and support among politicians, and provide a persuasive counter to the lobbying activities of various state and federal criminal justice associations. <br/> <br/>Victims of pot prohibition lack a public face <br/> <br/>While there are countless victims of marijuana prohibition -- over 10 million Americans have been arrested for violating U.S. pot laws since 1990 and an estimated 45,000 of them now sit in state or federal prison -- there are few if any publicly recognized "poster children" that embody the excesses of the government's war on weed. Without parading the images and stories of sympathetic victims of various ages, races, and economic strata before the public, most Americans are unlikely to be convinced that the country should amend its pot laws. <br/> <br/>Marijuana law reform is often presented by the activist community as a broad political concept (e.g., "Hemp can save the planet!"). It is not. At its core level, it is an effort to bring civil justice to millions of Americans who have been targeted, persecuted, and in many cases, have had their lives ruined for no other reason than the fact that they chose cannabis rather than alcohol to relax. <br/> <br/>The harsh penalties associated with a minor marijuana arrest are rarely attacked as extreme or counterproductive. These sanctions include probation and mandatory drug testing, loss of employment, loss of child custody, removal from subsidized housing, asset forfeiture, loss of student aid, loss of voting privileges, loss of adoption rights and the loss of certain federal welfare benefits such as food stamps. <br/>Thousands of Americans suffer such sanctions every day -- at a rate of one person every 38 seconds. Our movement must do a better job of humanizing this issue to the public by emphasizing the personal stories and tragedies endured by the millions of individual Americans who have suffered unduly and egregiously under criminal prohibition. We must also do a better job of recruiting high-profile celebrities and human rights advocates to publicly speak out on these victims' behalf. <br/> <br/>Victims of pot prohibition lack sufficient political or financial resources <br/> <br/>Criminal marijuana enforcement disproportionately impacts citizens by age. According to a 2005 study commissioned by the NORML Foundation, 74 percent of all Americans busted for pot are under age 30, and one out of four are age 18 or younger. Though these young people suffer the most under our current laws, they lack the financial means and political capital to effectively influence politicians to challenge them. Young people also lack the money to adequately fund the drug law reform movement at a level necessary to adequately represent and protect their interests. <br/> <br/>Marijuana enforcement also disproportionately impacts citizens by race. According to NORML's 2005 report, adult African-Americans account for only 12 percent of annual marijuana users, but comprise 23 percent of all marijuana possession arrests in the United States. In some jurisdictions, such as New York City, minorities comprise more than 80 percent of all individuals arrested for pot offenses. However, despite the law's disproportionate impact on minorities, marijuana law reform is seldom portrayed as a racial equality issue. <br/>The marijuana law reform movement must do a better job of engaging with organizations working toward racial equality to properly convey to politicians and the public that this issue is about racial justice and fundamental fairness. Additionally, reformers must do a better job allying with organizations that speak on behalf of youth, particularly urban youth -- who are most at risk of suffering from the lifetime hardships associated with a marijuana conviction. Finally, reformers must reach out to the parents of young people and urge them to become active members of the cannabis law reform movement, which needs the majority of parents to join its ranks as both financial contributors and as political advocates in order to gain the political support necessary to bring about a change in the country's pot laws. <br/> <br/>Changing the public's mindset <br/> <br/>A strong majority of Americans -- nearly 75 percent -- say that they oppose jailing pot offenders, yet fewer than 50 percent support regulating cannabis so that adults no longer face arrest or incarceration for engaging in the drug's use. Why this apparent paradox? In large part, this ambivalence may be a result of the shortcomings of the drug law reform movement. <br/> <br/>Though historically reformers have been effective at presenting persuasive arguments critical of prohibition's failings, we as a movement have devoted far less time and resources educating the public to the numerous societal benefits offered by the alternative: allowing states the option to restrict, tax and regulate the use and sale of marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. The focus must change. It is time for the drug law reform movement to move beyond offering criticism and begin providing solutions. If our solution is a model of legalization -- with state-mandated age controls and pot sales restricted to state-licensed stores -- then we must begin to consistently and repeatedly articulate the details and advantages of this alternative to the public. <br/> <br/>Finally, in order to move public support for such a regulated system above 50 percent, the marijuana law reform movement must adequately identify those demographic groups -- such as parents of teenage children and/or women -- that tend to voice lower support for legalization as compared to other populations, such as "twenty-somethings" or college educated males. (Notably, a 2006 poll by NORML found that, among all age groups polled, the least amount of support for regulating pot was among those aged 30 to 49!) Once these groups are properly identified, reformers must create distinctly tailored messages and talking points to effectively target their unique concerns. I've listed three of these concerns, as well as suggestions for how best to respond to them, below. <br/> <br/>Legalizing cannabis like alcohol will increase teens' access and use of pot <br/> <br/>One of the great ironies of prohibition is that criminalization's proponents allege that the existing policy is one of drug "control." In fact, prohibition is just the opposite. <br/> <br/>Cannabis prohibition is responsible for driving the production, sale and use of marijuana underground. Under the current system, clandestine marijuana suppliers produce pot of unknown quantity and sell it in an unrestricted market to customers of any age. By contrast, a regulated and restricted system would limit the supply of cannabis to young people, while bringing the production and sale of pot for adults within the framework of an above ground, readily accountable marketplace. As reformers, we need to stress to parents that it is only through the implementation of marijuana legalization that they can begin to regain the sense of control that they have lost under the existing anarchic regime. <br/> <br/>Legalizing cannabis like alcohol will send a public a message that pot is "OK" <br/> <br/>Of all the concerns commonly expressed by the public, fears that marijuana regulation will imply that pot is "OK" may be the easiest to respond to. Why? Because compared to the use and abuse of other legal intoxicants -- most notably alcohol and tobacco -- the responsible use of marijuana is, by typical societal standards, "OK." Pot lacks the dependence liability of tobacco or booze and, unlike alcohol -- or even aspirin -- marijuana consumption is incapable of causing a fatal overdose. According to government survey data, the majority of Americans who use pot do so intermittently -- not daily -- and most voluntarily cease their habit by time they reach their early 30s. (Compare this use pattern to most people's use of cigarettes, a habit that often continues unabated throughout one's lifetime.) Of course, inhaling marijuana smoke over time may be associated with certain pulmonary risks, such as wheezing and chest tightness. However, most of these adverse effects can be mitigated by vaporizing cannabis -- a practice that heats marijuana to a temperature where active cannabis vapors form, but below the point of combustion. <br/> <br/>It is time for marijuana law reformers to embrace rather than dispute the notion that the responsible use of cannabis by adults falls well within the ambit of choice we permit individuals in a free society. Reformers shouldn't be afraid to educate the public as to the relative safety of cannabis, particularly when compared to the use of other common intoxicants. Recently, a regional education campaign comparing and contrasting pot use with alcohol launched by the group SAFER (Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation) resulted in a majority of Denver voters electing to do away with minor marijuana law enforcement within the city's limits. The enactment of a similar marijuana "image enhancement" campaign by reformers on a national level would arguably result in a significant increase in public support for broader legalization. <br/> <br/>Legalizing cannabis like alcohol will lead to an increase in incidences of drugged driving <br/> <br/>According to a 2007 Zogby poll of over 1,000 registered voters, only 36 percent of respondents agreed with the statement, "Should marijuana be legally taxed and regulated like liquor, tobacco or gambling?" By contrast, 44 percent of these same respondents voiced support for legalization "if police had a roadside impairment test for marijuana like they have for alcohol." In other words, the public's concern about traffic safety significantly impedes their support for broader cannabis legalization. Reformers need to address this public concern by offering potential solutions to mitigate incidences of driving while impaired by cannabis. <br/>For example, the marijuana law reform movement should encourage the development of educational or public service campaigns targeting drugged driving behavior. Such campaigns should particularly be aimed toward the younger driving population age 16 to 25 -- as this group is most likely use cannabis and report having operated a motor vehicle shortly after consuming pot. Reformers should also encourage additional funding and training for DREs (drug recognition experts) to better identify drivers who may be operating a vehicle while impaired by marijuana. Finally, the development of cannabis-sensitive technology to rapidly identify the presence of THC in drivers, such as a roadside saliva test, would provide utility to law enforcement in their efforts to better identify potentially intoxicated drivers. Reformers' endorsement of these and other traffic-safety specific campaigns will increase support among the public (and arguably law enforcement) in favor of regulating cannabis by assuaging their concerns that such a policy would potentially lead to an increase in drugged driving activity. <br/> <br/>The long-expressed goals of the marijuana law reform movement to end the arrests of responsible adult pot smokers and enact a regulated system of cannabis access and sales are achievable. However, these goals will continue to remain unattainable unless this movement begins to better address the political and public hurdles that have plagued it for more than 30 years. <br/> <br/>Paul Armentano is the senior policy analyst for the NORML Foundation in Washington, D.C. Armentano is an expert in the field of marijuana policy, health and pharmacokinetics. He has spoken at numerous national conferences and legal seminars, testified before several state legislatures and federal bodies, and assisted dozens of criminal defense attorneys in cases pertaining to the use of medicinal cannabis and drugged driving. <br/> <br/>© 2008 Independent Media Institute. All rights reserved.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 0 replies </div>

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<div>ASA California Weekly Alert: February 8, 2008 <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>*Make Sure We Stay On Top of It:* If you wish to have a medical cannabis event, meeting, federal trial, and/or city or county hearing listed in the ASA CA Weekly Alert, please send information to Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org no later than Thursdays by 3:00pm. <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>Weekly Round Up <br/>1. a. Fullerton City Council Rejects Dispensary Ban <br/> b. Placer County Votes to Implement the Medical Marijuana State ID Card <br/> c . Medical Cannabis Providers Plea Guilty to Federal Charges <br/> <br/>Take Action <br/>2. Celebrate Medical Marijuana Week, February the 11th-17th <br/> <br/>Chapter and Affiliate Meetings <br/>3. Saturday, February 9, Willits: Mendocino ASA Meeting <br/>4. Monday, February 11: Fresno ASA Meeting <br/>5. Tuesday, February 12, San Diego: San Diego ASA Meeting <br/>6. Wednesday, February 13, Newport Beach: Orange County ASA Meeting <br/>7. Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles ASA Meeting <br/>8. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: ASA Affiliate Compassionate Coalition Meeting <br/>9. Thursday, February 21, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>City and County Hearings <br/>10. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: San Francisco Board of Supervisors to Vote on Resolution to Support Rep. Conyers' Pledge to Hold DEA Oversight Hearings <br/>11. Tuesday, February 19, Fullerton: City Council to Discuss a Dispensary Ordinance <br/> <br/>Court Support <br/>12. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: Sentencing Hearing for Jeff Sanderson <br/>13. Friday, February 22, Fresno: Evidentiary Hearing for California Healthcare Collective <br/> <br/>*Medical Marijuana Week Activities <br/>14. Sunday, February 10, San Francisco: Medical Marijuana University <br/>15. Monday, February 11, Marin County: Showing of In Pot We Trust <br/>16. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: Know Your Rights Legal Training <br/>17. Wednesday, February 13, Oakland: Sneak Preview of a New Medical Marijuana Movie <br/>18. Thursday, February 14, San Francisco: Valentine's Spread the Love Seed Planting <br/>19. Friday, February 15, Oakland: Patients' Testimonials Video and Photo Shoot <br/>20. Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles: LA ASA Meeting and Special Guest Speaker, Jahan Marcu <br/>21. Saturday, February 16, Oakland: Civil Disobedience Training for Emergency Response <br/>22. Saturday, February 16, Berkeley: Medical Marijuana Movie Matinee <br/>23. Sunday, February 17, San Francisco: SF ASA 215 Party <br/>24. Saturday, February 23, Sacramento: Sacramento Medical Marijuana Patients Art Show* <br/> <br/>Special Events <br/>25. Sunday, February 10, Palm Springs: Comedy Event Fundraiser for Senior Medical Marijuana Defendants* <br/>26. Save the Date: April 4-5, 2008: Patients Out of Time Fifth National Conference <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/> <br/>Weekly Round Up <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>1. a. Fullerton City Council Rejects Dispensary Ban <br/> b. Placer County Votes to Implement the Medical Marijuana State ID Card <br/> c . Medical Cannabis Providers Plea Guilty to Federal Charges* <br/> <br/>a. Fullerton City Council Rejects Dispensary Ban <br/> <br/>This week, the Fullerton City Council met to discuss a proposed ban of medical cannabis collectives or adopt regulations to protect patients and the community. Activists, patients, and providers voiced their opposition to a ban and shared their concerns and need for safe access at the City Council's hearing. The city council responded to the community's plea and by voting 3-2 against a ban and in favor of dispensary regulations. <br/> <br/>This victory for safe access is the first step in securing access in Fullerton. The city council voted to continue the hearing. The council will be meeting on February 19 to discuss adopting regulations. Please see the "City and County Hearings" section for more details on the upcoming hearing.* <br/> <br/>b. Placer County Votes to Implement the Medical Marijuana State ID Card <br/> <br/>Placer County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of implementing the state medical marijuana ID card program. The Board of Supervisors passed the state ID card program with a unanimous vote. The only debate the supervisors' had was the fee for the card, which after discussion was set at $125.00. <br/>The ID cards are scheduled to be available for Placer County patients on March 1st. ASA will keep you updated on any new developments regarding Placer County and the ID cards as news comes in. <br/> <br/>c . Medical Cannabis Providers Plea Guilty to Federal Charges <br/> <br/>The Compassionate Caregivers defendants all pleaded guilty this week to federal charges. The Compassionate Caregivers owners and employees were charged with federal charges in 2005, after the DEA, IRS, and ATF investigated and raided several of the dispensaries in the Compassionate Caregivers network. <br/> <br/>Larry Roger Kristich, the former owner of the seven medical cannabis dispensaries, Compassionate Caregivers, who recently returned to the U.S. from Costa Rica plead guilty to federal narcotics and money laundering charges. Compassionate Caregivers operated dispensaries in Bakersfield, West Hollywood, Oakland, San Diego, San Leandro, Ukiah, and San Francisco (Mission Street Caregivers), all of which are now closed.The other two defendants in the case also pleaded guilty to federal charges. <br/> <br/>To read more about the case click here &amp;lt;http://lawfuel.com/show-release.asp?ID=16865>. <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>Take Action <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>2. Celebrate Medical Marijuana Week, February the 11th-17th <br/> <br/> <br/>To celebrate the growing support for medical cannabis and the spread of safe access in medical cannabis states throughout the nation, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has organized Medical Marijuana Week 2008. To find out about this year's activities visit: www.AmericansForSafeAccess.org/MMJWeek. This will be the sixth annual Medical Marijuana Week, held during the week of 2/15 to commemorate the passage of Proposition 215, California's medical cannabis law. <br/> <br/>This year, we are calling on you and advocates nationwide to take action every day this week. Celebrate Medical Marijuana Week with us by educating your community, meeting with your U.S. Senators, writing letters to the editor, and more! <br/> <br/>Get ready to take action next week! For a sneak preview visit www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/MMJWeek today! <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>Chapter and Affiliate Meetings <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>3. Saturday, February 9, Willits: Mendocino ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>Come celebrate Medical Marijuana Awareness Week with Mendocino ASA at our monthly potluck and meeting. Medical cannabis supporters are welcome! <br/> <br/>When: Saturday, the 9th at 12:00pm <br/>Where: The Ping Pong Club at 475 E. Valley Rd. in Willits <br/> <br/>For more information, contact Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>4. Monday, February 11: Fresno ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>The Fresno Chapter of ASA will be meeting on Monday February 11. We have a lot of topics to cover regarding safe access, so please join us. <br/> <br/>When: February the 11th at 6:00pm <br/>Where: Fig Garden library located in the shopping center on Marks &amp; Bullard. <br/> <br/>If you have any questions please contact Diana at fresnocagal@sbcglobal.net <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>5. Tuesday, February 12, San Diego: San Diego ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>Join us at the San Diego ASA meeting this month. Our San Diego chapter of ASA has been busy lately and needs you to get involved. We will be discussing important local issues including medical marijuana week. It is time to get involved and protect safe access! <br/> <br/>Twiggs Coffee House <br/>4590 Park Blvd. <br/>In the Green Room <br/>7:00-8:00 p.m. <br/>For more information, contact: sdasa420@yahoo.com. <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>6. Wednesday, February 13, Newport Beach: Orange County ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>Please attend the meeting next Wednesday as we celebrate Medical Marijuana Awareness Week and discuss other pressing local, state, and national campaigns. <br/> <br/>When: 7:00pm <br/>Where: Law Offices of WENTWORTH, PAOLI &amp; PURDY, LLP <br/> 4631 Teller Avenue, Suite 100 <br/> Newport Beach, CA 92660 <br/> <br/>For more information, contact Bill: OCLawyer@aol.com. <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>7. Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>The next LA-ASA meeting will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 16. We will be talking about our Emergency Response plans, local regulations, and the latest news in the statewide campaign. We will also be hosting a special guest for an exciting presentation. Please see the "Medical Marijuana Week Events" section below for more information. <br/> <br/>What: LA-ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>When: 1 PM * Saturday, February 16, 2008 <br/> <br/>Where: Patient ID Center, 470 S. San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048-4107. <br/>(The cross street is Drexel, between Wilshire &amp; 3rd St.) <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>8. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: ASA Affiliate Compassionate Coalition Meeting <br/> <br/>There are several medical marijuana activities over the next month. Please come and find out how you can get involved. We will be discussing Medical Marijuana Awareness Week, upcoming campaigns, reaching out to condition-based groups and many more events on the horizon. <br/> <br/>When: Tuesday the 19th at 7:00pm <br/>Where: Crusaders Hall <br/> 320 Harris Ave. Suite H in Sacramento <br/> <br/>For more information, contact Nathan at: nathan@CompassionateCoalition.org <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>9. Thursday, February 21, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>The Humboldt County Chapter of Americans for Safe Access will be meeting Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 6 p.m. in the community recreation room of the Bayview Courtyard Senior Housing Complex at 550 Union Street, Arcata. <br/> <br/>ASA of Humboldt meets on the third Thursday of every month. Park across the street in the Arcata Community Center parking lot. Limited Handicapped parking is available on site. All interested persons should call (707) 445 8154 or email asa-humboldt@sbcglobal.net for further information. <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>City and County Hearings <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>10. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: San Francisco Board of Supervisors to Vote on Resolution to Support Rep. Conyers' Pledge to Hold DEA Oversight Hearings <br/> <br/>*The San Francisco County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hear a resolution on Tuesday, February 12 which would show their support for the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee's, John Conyer's, statements in support of holding DEA oversight hearings investigating the DEA's escalating attacks on medical cannabis patients and providers. <br/> <br/>Please come out and show your support for the resolution. <br/>When: 2:00pm on February the 12th <br/>Where: Supervisors chambers on the second floor <br/> 1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl in San Francisco <br/> For more information, contact Alex at: aaaFranco@yahoo.com <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>11. Tuesday, February 19, Fullerton: City Council to Discuss a Dispensary Ordinance <br/> <br/>After voting 3 to 2 against a ban on dispensaries the Fullerton City Council will be discussing the development and implementation of a dispensary ordinance. Please come out and show your support for safe access. <br/> <br/>Download ASA's talking points about dispensary regulations. &amp;lt;http://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=2717> <br/> <br/>What: Fullerton City Council Meeting <br/>When: Beginning at 5:00 PM * Tuesday, February 19, 2008 <br/>Where: 303 West Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832 <br/> <br/>For more information, contact Don@AmericansforSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>Court Support <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>12. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: Sentencing Hearing for Jeff Sanderson <br/> <br/>On August 14, 2006, a local-federal task force arrested Plumas County patients Jeff Sanderson (who also serves as a caregiver for nine other patients) &amp; Alice Wiegand in a raid for allegedly growing more than 260 plants. Though they were released from Plumas County jail within several days, on September 5, 2006, Sanderson was rearrested by federal agents and is being prosecuted on federal charges of ­manufacturing and conspiracy to manufacture more than 100 marijuana plants. Authorities confiscated all of the plants and medicine, and have initiated asset forfeiture proceedings on their home and family farm. Sanderson is currently being detained in Sacramento County Main Jail awaiting sentencing and both he and Wiegand have agreed to accept plea bargains. <br/> <br/>When: Tuesday, the 19th at10:00am <br/>Where: Before Judge Frank C. Damrell, Jr. in U.S. District Court (E.D., CA), <br/> Courtrooom 2, 15th Floor at 501 "I" Street in Sacramento. <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>13. Friday, February 22, Fresno: Evidentiary Hearing for California Healthcare Collective <br/> <br/> <br/>This hearing is subject to change based on witness availability. After the City of Modesto failed to shut down the California Healthcare Collective by banning dispensaries, it called in the DEA. On September 27, 2006, the DEA raided the collective and arrested four people (owner-operators Luke Scarmazzo and Ricardo Montes and two staff members) on charges of distribution of marijuana and conspiracy to distribute. Scarmazzo and Montes were also charged with possession of firearms and money laundering. Later, an additional five people were indicted, bringing the total to nine people being prosecuted by the federal government. In the raid, the DEA allegedly seized more than 100 pounds of marijuana, one thousand plants, multiple firearms, and more than $200,000 in cash. The raids were the result of a 15-month investigation between the DEA and the Modesto Police Department. Since Judge O'Neill finally decided to release Monica Valencia on bail after 7 months in federal prison, all defendants have been released on bail pending trial. Recently, Bradley Heinmiller, Bradley Wickliffe and Stephen DeMattos have pled guilty to avoid trial, and only six defendants (Scarmazzo, Montes, Valencia, Lucky Boissiere, Jose Malagon, and Antonio Malagon) remain. The trial confirmation hearing is expected to occur on March 14, 2008 at 8:45am, and the trial is expected to begin on April 15th, 2008 at 9am. For more info, see Vanessa Nelson's article &amp;lt;http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/155/1/> <br/> <br/>When: Friday, the 22nd at 1:15pm <br/>Where: Before Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill in U.S. District Court (E.D., CA) <br/> 2500 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA. <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>Medical Marijuana Awareness Week Events <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>14. Sunday, February 10, San Francisco: Medical Marijuana University <br/> <br/>When: 1:00-4:00p.m. <br/>Where: The Women's Building <br/> 3543 18th St # 8, San Francisco <br/> <br/>Join us for the 5th Annual Medical Cannabis University. Come get your diploma in Medical Cannabis Law, Research, and Cultivation! <br/> <br/>Sponsored by Americans for Safe Access, San Francisco <br/> <br/>For more information, please contact asasf@gmail.com <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>15. Monday, February 11, Marin County: Showing of In Pot We Trust <br/> <br/>Screening with the Star of Showtime's in Pot We Trust <br/> <br/>For time &amp; location e-mail: medicalmaryjane@hotmail.com <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>16. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: Know Your Rights Legal Training <br/> <br/>When: 7-9pm <br/>Where: Medical Marijuana Activist Resource Center (next door to Hope Net Dispensary) <br/> 223A 9th Street between Howard &amp; Folsom. <br/> <br/>Come practice how to deal with law enforcement encounters through a series of roleplays. Learn what do when you get pulled over, police show up at you door, or what happens after you are arrested. <br/> <br/>Sponsored by ASA SF <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>17. Wednesday, February 13, Oakland: Sneak Preview of a New Medical Marijuana Movie <br/> <br/>What: Sneak Preview of an unreleased docu-commedy on Cannabis. <br/>Where: Oaksterdam University <br/> 410 15th St. Oakland <br/>When: Door 7pm, Movie 7:30 (90 minutes) <br/> <br/>Featuring well-known comedians and includes footage of Don Duncan and protests of the DEA raids in L.A. <br/> <br/>For more information please call: 510.251.1544 <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>18. Thursday, February 14, San Francisco: Valentine's Spread the Love Seed Planting <br/> <br/>Help us deliver a Valentine to Mayor Newsom! Bring plants and seeds to plant in Civic Center. <br/> <br/>When: 4:20pm <br/>Where: San Francisco Civic Center Plaza <br/> <br/>For more information, contact asasf@gmail.com <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>19. Friday, February 15, Oakland: Patients' Testimonials Video and Photo Shoot <br/> <br/>Calling All Patients in the Bay Area! <br/> <br/>Are you a medical marijuana patient? Are you willing to share your story with the world? Are you interested in being the new face of ASA and having your picture on our website? If so, please join Americans for Safe Access at our headquarters in Oakland on February 15, during Medical Marijuana Awareness Week, for our YouTube video testimonials and photo shoot day. On Feb.15 we are asking patients willing to share their story on camera to come in and film a short 1-3 minute video testimonial to be posted on YouTube and ASA's website to help educate the world about medical marijuana and why people need safe access. <br/> <br/>If you would rather do a written testimonial and have your picture on the website, please come in and join us that day for a photo shoot. The video and photo shoot will take place at ASA headquarters on February 15th, 11:00am-7:00pm. <br/>In order to participate in this event, we need you to sign up for a time slot. To sign up, RSVP to Josie@AmericansforSafeAccess.org or call (510) 251-1856 . Time slots are going to be fillied on a first come first serve basis so sign-up today! We will also need you to sign a release when you come to the shoot to allow ASA to share your story. <br/> <br/>Please join us for a fun and important day of filming and photo shoot! <br/> <br/>When: Friday, February 15th, 11:00am-7:00pm <br/>Where: ASA Headquarters <br/> 1322 Webster St., Suite 402 <br/> Oakland, CA <br/>How: RSVP to Josie@AmericansforSafeAccess.org or call (510) 251-1856 to sign up for a time slot! <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>20. Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles: LA ASA Meeting and Special Guest Speaker, Jahan Marcu <br/> <br/>Medical cannabis researcher Jahan Marcu will be our special guest speaker on February 16. Jahan is currently investigating cannabinoid synergy at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, and effectively translates complex scientific concepts to a lay audience. As the youth member of ASA's Medical and Scientific Advisory Board, Mr. Marcu represents the future of cannabinoid research, and is developing international networks of key cannabis researchers. He has served as a volunteer for ASA since 2003. He has lectured on the subject of cannabinoids at Cannabis Cooperatives and at New College of California. At San Francisco State University, he investigated the therapeutic applicability of whole plant cannabinoid ratios, correlating these ratios to effects reported by medical cannabis patients and in clinical trials. He is currently completing his Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology at San Francisco State University. <br/> <br/>What: LA-ASA Meeting with special guest speaker, Jahan Marcu <br/>When: 1 PM * Saturday, February 16, 2008 <br/>Where: Patient ID Center, 470 S. San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048-4107. <br/>(The cross street is Drexel, between Wilshire &amp; 3rd St.) <br/> <br/>Visit http://www.ASAaction.org to find a map and public transit information. <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>21. Saturday, February 16, Oakland: Civil Disobedience Training for Emergency Response <br/> <br/>What: Civil Disobedience Training for Emergency Response <br/> When: 12-2pm <br/> Where: 1322 Webster Suite 402 in Oakland, CA <br/> <br/>For more information, contact Rebecca@AmericansforSafeAccess.org or call (510)251-1856 . <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>12. Saturday, February 16, Berkeley: Medical Marijuana Movie Matinee <br/> <br/> What: Medical Marijuana Film Festival <br/> When: 2-9pm <br/> Where: 48th and Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley <br/> <br/>Movies to be announced. <br/> <br/>More info available on nberkhills@sbcglobal.net <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>22. Sunday, February 17, San Francisco: SF ASA 215 Party <br/> <br/>Celebrating California's State Law, Prop 215 inspiring Medical Marijuana Awareness Week <br/> <br/>Featuring: Live Music and DJ's: Reggae, Hip Hop and Latin Beats. Door Prizes, Community Awards and Much Much More... <br/> <br/>When: 8:00pm <br/>Where: 2700 16th Street at Harrison <br/>Other Details: $10 Admission. Hemp Ale &amp; Cuban Food Available <br/> <br/>For information check out sf.safeaccessnow.org <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>23. Saturday, February 23, Sacramento: Sacramento Medical Marijuana Patients Art Show* <br/> <br/>More details to come.... <br/> <br/>The Brick House 2837 36th Street <br/>Time: 7:00pm <br/>For more information contact: 916-325-9000 <br/> <br/>All of this information is available at SF ASA's website: <br/>sf.safeaccessnow.org <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>Special Events <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>24. Sunday, February 10, Palm Springs: Comedy Event Fundraiser for Senior Medical Marijuana Defendants <br/> <br/>Like many high desert senior citizens, JoAnn and Rich McCabe find that marijuana provides safe, effective symptomatic relief for the ailments of advancing years and use it specifically to manage their arthritis, insomnia and chronic back and joint pain. For following state law and doing what the voters of California said they could do, they are now paying a terrible price -- a price they cannot afford. <br/> <br/>Please come out and help JoAnn and Rich McCabe and have a great time as well! <br/> <br/>What: Benefit Show Featuring Celebrity Impersonators at CopyKatz Showroom <br/>When: Sunday, February 10 at 3:00pm <br/>Where: CopyKatz Showroom and Backstage Bistro located at 210 South Palm Canyon in downtown Palm Springs <br/> <br/>Other details: A $20 cover charge to attend will be requested with all funds from the cover charge and auction going directly to the defense fund. <br/> <br/>For more information, contact Lanny Swerdlow at: 760-799-2055 . <br/> <br/>------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br/>25. Save the Date: April 4-5, 2008: Patients Out of Time Fifth National Conference <br/> <br/>*Question: Have you registered for the Patients Out of Time national conference yet? If not, please register today &amp;lt;http://www.MedicalCannabis.com/registration>! <br/>Save the date for the Fifth National Patients Out of Time conference for April 4th and 5th. For more information and to register visit www.MedicalCannabis.com/registration &amp;lt;http://www.MedicalCannabis.com> <br/> <br/>The Patient Out of Time Conference will feature patients, activists, doctors, and researchers gathering to discuss the latest research on medical marijuana. This important conference only happens once every other year, so if you are a patient, doctor, researcher, and/or supporter, we strongly encourage you to look into attending the conference, which will be held at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula. <br/>-- <br/> <br/>Sonnet Seeborg Gabbard <br/>Field Coordinator <br/>Americans for Safe Access <br/>AmericansForSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/>Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. <br/> <br/>Join us today... AmericansforSafeAccess.org <br/> <br/>Headquarters <br/>1322 Webster St Suite 402 <br/>Oakland, CA 94612 <br/>P: 510-251-1856 ext. 321 F: 510-251-2036 </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 0 replies </div>

FREEkaya 2008-02-15T02:43:20Z FREEkaya http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/a2a9a120-282e-46da-ad76-c619839d869f 2008-02-15T02:41:01Z 2008-02-15T02:41:01Z

<div>Hello, ASA Members and Friends. The next LA-ASA meeting will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 16. We will be talking about our Emergency Response plans, local regulations, and the latest news in the statewide campaign. I will be returning from a visit to Sacramento the day before, and hope to bring good news! <br/> <br/>What: LA-ASA Meeting <br/> <br/>When: 1 PM * Saturday, February 16, 2008 <br/> <br/>Where: Patient ID Center, 470 S. San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048-4107. <br/>(The cross street is Drexel, between Wilshire &amp; 3rd St.) <br/> <br/>Visit http://www.ASAaction.org to find a map and public transit information. <br/> <br/>Medical cannabis researcher Jahan Marcu will be our special guest speaker on February 16. Jahan is currently investigating cannabinoid synergy at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, and effectively translates complex scientific concepts to a lay audience. As the youth member of ASA's Medical and Scientific Advisory Board, Mr. Marcu represents the future of cannabinoid research, and is developing international networks of key cannabis researchers. He has served as a volunteer for ASA since 2003. He has lectured on the subject of cannabinoids at Cannabis Cooperatives and at New College of California. At San Francisco State University, he investigated the therapeutic applicability of whole plant cannabinoid ratios, correlating these ratios to effects reported by medical cannabis patients and in clinical trials. He is currently completing his Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology at San Francisco State University. <br/> <br/>Please post agenda items you would like to discuss here. Invite your friends... all medical cannabis supporters are welcome! <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/>Don Duncan <br/>ASA California Campaign Director <br/>Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 0 replies </div>

FREEkaya 2008-02-15T02:41:01Z Casper Leitch http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/fbcab80d-6bd7-4ab8-97a7-cd7bdeb672cb 2008-01-30T04:47:10Z 2008-01-30T04:47:10Z

<div>Marc Emery is called the 'Prince of Pot' and claims to have sold more marijuana seeds than anyone in the world. To date, no one has disputed that claim. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, he is the founder of Cannabis Culture magazien, and considered by the U.S. government to be the biggest drug kingpin in history. <br/> <br/>Just days before embarking on his 16-city 'Farewell Tour Across Canada' (and a few short weeks before entering prision for a 10-year stay), Marc was nice enough to sit down and take Time 4 Hemp. <br/> <br/>Featured Music Artists: <br/> <br/>The Individuals <br/>Muck Sticky <br/>Negative Index <br/>Bob Marley <br/>John Lennon <br/> <br/>If you get a few minutes of free time, check out my new MySpace Time 4 Hemp Group Site at: <br/>http://groups.myspace.com/ATime4Hemp <br/> <br/> <br/>Please be kind enough to share this information with everyone who you know would enjoy these free downloads. <br/> <br/>Keep Strong! <br/> <br/>Casper Leitch <br/>Creator/Host: Time 4 Hemp <br/>http://www.Time4Hemp.com <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 0 replies </div>

Casper Leitch 2008-01-30T04:47:10Z Poster_Boy http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/b4978c7f-546f-4eda-a4d2-723851baf41a 2008-01-29T11:43:42Z 2008-01-27T01:08:12Z

<div>Bad news I am afraid. It's about Marc Emery. <br/> <br/>Please go to the original link here, and help keep this topic open. Please post a reply expressing your concern: <br/> <br/>http://uspolitics.tribe.net/thread/7e39f67d-5273-441d-8420-d037264d3cb7 <br/> <br/>Marc Emery, a Canadian cannabis and libertarian activist, is considering a plea bargain to save his two friends from going to prison in the United States. In the following interview on CBC National News, Emery explains the situation. <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4uc98rM33M <br/> <br/>The plea bargain will most likely sentence Marc to a five-year prison term. In consideration of possible incarceration, Emery is “thinking of embarking on a Farewell Tour across Canada to speak to the people one last time.” The following is the proposed schedule: <br/> <br/>St. John's, Newfoundland - Feb. 19 <br/>Halifax, Nova Scotia - Feb. 21 <br/>Moncton, New Brunswick - Feb. 22 <br/>Quebec City - Feb. 23 <br/>Montreal - Feb. 25 <br/>Ottawa - Feb. 26 <br/>Toronto - Feb. 27 <br/>London - Feb. 29 <br/>Sudbury - March 1 <br/>Winnipeg - March 3 <br/>Regina - March 4 <br/>Saskatoon - March 5 <br/>Calgary - March 6 <br/>Edmonton - March 7 <br/>Whitehorse - March 8 <br/>Kamloops - March 10 <br/>Victoria - March 12 <br/> <br/>Emery is also asking for help to raise funds for this tour. It’s estimated that the cost will be approximately $12,500. Once $3,000 is raised, the flights will be booked. The 16-city tour has one message, "Ending Prohibition in Our Time: My Crusade to Free The Cannabis Culture." <br/> <br/>You can donate to the FAREWELL TOUR in the following ways: <br/> <br/>1) PayPal bank transfer: <br/>Send to jodie_giesz@hotmail.com, or donate to the ChipIn <br/> <br/>2) Cheque or money order: <br/>Made out to "Marc Emery", memo "Farewell Tour" <br/>307 West Hastings Street <br/>Vancouver, BC <br/>V6B 1H6 <br/>Canada <br/> <br/>3) Cash donations: <br/>Contribute in person at Marc Emery's Cannabis Culture Headquarters, 307 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC (Deliver only to Marc Emery or Jodie Emery in the CC magazine office downstairs, or to Anna, Rhiannon, or Brandon in the CC Headquarters store on the main floor.) <br/> <br/>Additional information on this case and the Cannabis Culture available through the following documentary: The USA vs. Marc Emery. <br/> <br/>It’s difficult to explain what it means to witness our society condemn a human being for selling seeds to a plant. Maybe even having the need to explain such a horror, explains why we are at the tipping point, facing extinction due to our destruction of the environment. We, human beings, will never win a war against nature, and by waging it, we are destroying the ecosystem and condemning future generation to a miserable existence on a planet devoid of diverse life. <br/> <br/>While we wait for Marc Emery’s future to be decided, we can enjoy and learn from the following documentaries, explaining in detail some of the benefits of Cannabis and the complete disaster known as the ‘War on Drugs’ (Please note that the first few minutes of the first movie are in Dutch, but the rest is in English). <br/> <br/>War on Drugs (The Prison Industrial Complex) (1999) <br/>http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=864268000924014458&amp;hl=en-CA <br/> <br/>Hemp Revolution part 1 of 2 <br/>http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3070358204716119824&amp;hl=en-CA <br/> <br/>Hemp Revolution part 2 of 2 <br/>http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8376961766517588127&amp;hl=en-CA <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 2 replies </div>

Poster_Boy 2008-01-27T01:08:12Z FREEkaya http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/2276c691-ed71-4319-8512-d387c2f9b86e 2008-01-07T19:40:40Z 2008-01-07T19:40:40Z

<div> The next LA-ASA meeting is on Saturday, January 19, at 1 PM. <br/> <br/>The meeting will be at the Patient ID Center, <br/> <br/>470 S. San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048-4107. <br/> <br/>(The cross street is Drexel, between Wilshire &amp; 3rd St.) <br/> <br/>Visit http://www.ASAaction.org to find a map and public transit information. <br/> <br/>You dont have to be a memeber or a patient to attend so Please invite your friends. Everyone is welcome. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 0 replies </div>

FREEkaya 2008-01-07T19:40:40Z schmokin-oake http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/dc18ec8c-e886-4e4b-bbe8-23dfe1845985 2008-01-07T04:29:21Z 2007-12-15T16:33:58Z

<div>i am an extremely light user...................took a couple of hits over the thanksgiving weekend and then, weeks before a few more............ <br/>i have to pass a urine test for a new job this week...............what should i be eating, drinking, etc? <br/>your help is much appreciated, <br/>oke</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 3 replies </div>

schmokin-oake 2007-12-15T16:33:58Z NewlyInsane http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/07a21626-b5df-44b9-997a-2e5253227389 2007-12-11T22:51:17Z 2007-12-11T22:51:17Z

<div>SAN FRANCISCO <br/>December 15th <br/>Peir 23 <br/>Doors open at 7pm <br/>Tickets are $50 <br/>21 and over <br/>For tickets visit: www.safeaccessnow.org, call 510-251-1856 or email kerstin@safeaccessnow.org</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow">Americans For Safe Access</a> - 0 replies </div>

NewlyInsane 2007-12-11T22:51:17Z NewlyInsane http://tribes.tribe.net/safeaccessnow/thread/47e128bd-6676-43d8-89b3-b7bab0db9ed9 2007-12-11T22:42:47Z 2007-12-11T22:42:47Z

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