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Aug
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Filed Under (Politricks, InterActivist) by TitaniumDreads on 03-08-2008

Laws governing Marijuana use in the United States could charitably be described “Fucktarded.” In an interview, Barney Frank said that many politicians recognize this obvious truth but are afraid to act on it. Realizing that he’s got political tenure Frank decided to go all bullworth and introduce legislation that would decriminalize Marijuana at a Federal level. Which is awesome and surprisingly rational. Of course, he needs help so please sign a Marijuana Policy Project petition asking your politician to cosponsor the bill HERE.

++ Disclaimers ++
* Despite having huge hippy dreadlocks, I don’t smoke weed because it’s not fun or beneficial to me. However, drug laws are major contributors to the prison industrial complex.
* To the person who says “There is no way in hell this will pass, so I’m not going to waste time signing this.” Several studies have shown that the future is very hard to predict and successful legislation is largely a function of how much time, money and energy people put into it. If you’ve ever been annoyed by Marijuana laws, take 20 seconds and sign. If you know anyone who’s been busted for marijuana use, sign and donate money to Marijuana Policy Project.



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4 Comments posted on "Quick Change: Marijuana Policy Project + Barney Frank"
Drew on August 8th, 2008 at 2:48 pm #

My big concern is medical patients, who this drug helps immensely. I’m talking cancer patients and AIDS-wasting patients who use it for a pain killer and apatite stimulator.

Also, not to belittle your post, but the MPP is for shit when it comes to lobbying. They’ve got one 20-something lobbyist prick in Washington who runs around pissing everyone off (I’ve met the guy). Your time and money is much better spent with a handwritten letter to your state/local reps.


TitaniumDreads on August 8th, 2008 at 5:23 pm #

That’s an interesting point about the lobbying efforts of MPP. Anyone that you think is better? also how did you meet him?

My view is that power is best exercised in numbers, and while I certainly wouldn’t keep anyone from writing a letter to their reps I would say that it’s also important to get involved with organizations working to solve the problem. I know the aclu drug policy project is doing some work here, do you know anything about them?


peterheins on September 16th, 2008 at 12:48 pm #

As Marijuana is used as a pain killer but it effect the brain longterm basis,this should be considered by the doctors before suggesting to their patients.
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peterheins


TitaniumDreads on September 16th, 2008 at 12:53 pm #

Do you have any supporting evidence for that claim?


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