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Topic: Bizarre Genetically modified 'Marijuana food' contest could end prohibition by Dave Stancliff (Libertarian) Sunday, September 7, 2008 http://www.nolanchart.com/article4747.html Are you ready for some Cannabis cantaloupe? How about some Ganga Grapes? And don't forget the Bong Beans! These seemingly fantastical fruits and beans could be in your food lexicon some day according to a nationwide group of marijuana legalization advocates. Their having a contest to grow "marijuana food," where the winner (they claim) could easily be a multi-millionaire. All the organizers are looking for is someone to develop any common food that produces the active ingredients in ma…

"Law without Justice is Tyranny" says cannabis campaigner PR Cannazine News 9 September 2008 http://pr.cannazine.co.uk/content/view/643/27/ The recent conviction of cannabis campaigner Neil Morgan of of Heol Tawe, Ystradgynlais, South Wales for the possession and cultivation of cannabis in his private abode, begs the question of exactly what is one’s Private Life under the Human Rights Act. Alun Buffry, a spokesman for the Legalise Cannabis Alliance (LCA) said after the conviction: “Mr Morgan grew and possessed cannabis plants in his own home - there was no suggestion of supplying others - in fact nobody other than police officers were involved at all. “There is n…

The latest current updates(Sept 2008) of the Victorian Legislation The most significant change is the new legal requirements of reporting by doctors anyone who uses Medicinal Cannabis to the Minister totally breaching doctor/patient confidentiality and patient privacy which is leading to a situation where many doctors who are conflicted by the obligation are simply refusing to treat any one who admits to medical cannabis use See Part 3 section 7 http://www.cannabisfacts.info/sites/defaul...les/08-017a.pdf

This is the response I recieved regarding the idea of submitting a petition to the Council of civil liberties. "That's a very interesting idea. I see two immediate problems, firstly that you would need a lot more than a thousand signatures to make an impact (eg 50,000), and secondly a lot of people would be reluctant to sign for fear of police follow-up. Current QCCL policy is for legalisation of possession for all the currently illegal substances, plants, pills and powders. In 1993 we made extended submissions for the legalisation of cannabis, as per below. I would have thought Getup (http://www.getup.org.au/)would be the best way to go about getting a…

New magistrate once ran for marijuana party MICHAEL BENNETT 11th August 2008, 8:15 WST http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?Men...ContentID=90444 Attorney-General Jim McGinty has defended the appointment of a new magistrate after it emerged yesterday that he had been a candidate for the Australian Marijuana Party at the 1996 State election. Paul Roth, who was appointed by Mr McGinty last week and will be based in Port Hedland, stood as an Upper House AMP candidate for the South-West. Yesterday he confirmed he had been a member of the singleissue party which advocated legalisation of marijuana but said he was no longer connected to the party. “I had a particul…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rimonabant To me it sounds completely terrible. Look at the side-effects section, it says because it's the opposite to cannabinoids it increases risks of Alzheimer's etc. etc. Why would anyone want to abuse their perfectly good CB1 receptor like this? Me thinks it's a government plot to ruin people's cannabinoid receptors so they can't get high anymore.

Prosecutors Threaten Pot Dispensaries Posted on: Saturday, 6 September 2008, 00:00 CDT By Allison B. Margolin Red Orbit News http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/154565...t_dispensaries/ Last week, California Attorney General Jerry Brown issued guidelines to regulate medical-marijuana-related activities in California. Ostensibly, he issued these guidelines to clarify the boundaries regarding patients, caregivers, collectives and law enforcement. Ultimately, however, the vagueness of the guidelines will only further motivate law enforcement and district attorneys throughout the state who are sincerely trying to follow the laws. In 1996, California voters passed Pr…

well I was pretty shocked when i heard about this. Even though I always thought the Iemma was a massive douchebag. Anyway the story goes this Rees fellow, is a self made left wing labour member, who worked as a garbage man before going into politics. Even more interesting is that before that he was a greenskeeper after finishing year 12. He's only 40 years old and is often described as 'street smart'. He seems like a good bloke, when he first joined parliament he was working under the minister for aboriginal affairs. Talk about a strong candidate for a spokesperson for medical pot. I'd be very interested to see his stance on my beloved. any thoughts?

Tip-off stops drugs getting on streets Hayley Sultanie September 6th, 2008 goldcoast.com.au http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/0...-top-story.html POLICE seized $60,000 worth of cannabis hidden in the main bedroom of a Molendinar home yesterday. About 6.30am police raided the Sexton Court house where they found more than 3kg of cannabis in sealed bags under a mattress, in bags in a backpack and on a chair. Acting Senior Sergeant Laurie Shevlin from the Southport Police Station said the packages were clearly marked for distribution throughout the Gold Coast and could have been on the street within days. "It was quite evident ... they had stumbled upon at le…

Schapelle.net Responds to ABC's Admission of Schapelle Corby Reporting Errors 5 September 2008 Media Wire http://www.emediawire.com/releases/schapel...rweb1289804.htm ABC have today admitted a breach of their own 'Editorial Policies' as they apologize and broadcast a 'correction'. The UK based Schapelle.Net group, however, have questioned to what extent this really compensates for the additional suffering of Schapelle Corby. Download this press release as an Adobe PDF document. (PRWEB) September 5, 2008 -- ABC have today admitted a breach of their own 'Editorial Policies' as they apologize and broadcast a 'correction'. The UK based Schapelle.Net group, however, h…

Campaigner’s cannabis call By Laura Kitching Daily Echo, Dorset Echo 12:30pm Friday 5th September 2008 http://www.thisisdorset.net/display.var.24...nnabis_call.php Comment | Read Comments (10) A CAMPAIGNER handed a 5,000-signature petition to 10 Downing Street demanding a re-think on cannabis laws. Jim Starr, 34, from Dorchester, suffers from severe lower back pain and is fighting for the right for medicinal cannabis users to be able to self-medicate without the fear of prosecution. He said: "I'm someone who never ever took chemical drugs before I was in pain from my disability and have been forced to take morphine as I cannot cope with the pain I suffer. "Wit…