Happy 4/20 Everyone.
Sunday, April 20th, 2008Well, It’s that day again. The one holiday where you don’t necessarily have to get together with the whole family for a dysfunctional dinner. No, this holiday is for you. Relax, smoke a few bowls. Or joints. Or gravity bong hits. Or Vape hits. Whatever does it for you.
But remember tomorrow (at least if you live in the USA) that last week simultaneous legislation was introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate calling for the decriminalization of possession of up to 3 1/2 ounces of marijuana!
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.
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 Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) in 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.
So, tomorrow morning, click on over to NORML’s online advocacy system and write to your senator and congresspeople. Only with lots of voter support does this bill stand a chance at passing. So show our government that normal, American voters support this bill. They can’t ignore us forever!
Enjoy the holiday!
