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Crime pays as 500 prison guards cut in privatisation purge ANDREW WEST 9/12/2008 http://wingham.yourguide.com.au/news/natio...spx?storypage=1 UP TO 500 prison security jobs, including almost 200 in country towns, will be privatised in a move that could weaken security around dangerous criminals, argues the public sector union. The Government has confirmed it will outsource the Court Escort Security Unit, which transports inmates between courts, jails and police lock-ups, as part of its reform plan - "The Way Forward" - outlined in last month's mini-budget. The unit employs 500 officers, two-thirds of them in metropolitan Sydney. "The number of staff required by the …
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Road Trip In this 1hr + film Jason and family go on a road trip to Vancouver to celebrate World Aids Day additionally to see some friends while in town. In this video we hear from a few guests while we introduce the heart of Vansterdam with a tour of the BC Marijuana Party Headquarters (BCMP). Special thanks to Michelle for the wonderful welcome and Medicinal Michelle T-Shirt. Michelle was real busy with mom there preparing for a serious operation. She bravely joked about always being so busy and showed no fear of the pending operation. Best wishes and prayers for Michelle, Jeff, & family during this trying time. What a strong and courageous woman! Jason inte…
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Dear Sirs, As you can clearly see we have governments and their ministers breaking Australian law with complete knowledge they are doing so. Here under ; Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 Part I—Preliminary 6 Ministers etc. to have regard to Convention The Minister for Health, the Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce, the Secretary or the CEO shall, in exercising any power or performing any function conferred on him by this Act, have regard to the obligations of the Commonwealth under the Convention and to no other matter PREAMBLE The Parties, Concerned with the health and welfare of mankind, Recognizing that the medical use o…
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Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 Part I—Preliminary 6 Ministers etc. to have regard to Convention The Minister for Health, the Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce, the Secretary or the CEO shall, in exercising any power or performing any function conferred on him by this Act, have regard to the obligations of the Commonwealth under the Convention and to no other matter SA Legislative Council – Thursday, 27th November, 2008 – page 1052 The Hon. SANDRA KANCK MP: "The message is absolutely and abundantly clear that the signatories to this convention, despite problems that might be associated with narcotics, have an obligation to ensure availability of narcotic…
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California Supreme Court Unanimously Limits Medical Marijuana Defense 25 November 2008 Drug Policy News http://www.drugpolicy.org/news/112508mentch.cfm Roger Mentch, a medical marijuana patient who provided medical marijuana and advice to several other medical marijuana patients was arrested in 2003 for distribution of marijuana. During his trial, he was not allowed to put forth a defense that his actions were protected as a primary caregiver under California’s Compassionate Use Act. Mentch was convicted and given three years of probation. He later appealed his case, but this Monday the California Supreme Court upheld the trial court’s original ruling in a 7-0 decisio…
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Council adopts cannabis standards – 25 November 2008 The Arcata http://www.arcataeye.com/index.php?module=...amp;format=full ARCATA – When the new medical marijuana land use standards go into effect Dec. 19, Arcata’s many cannabis patients will have simple, legal options for meeting their medicine needs. And neighborhoods blighted by grow houses will have options, too. With a doctor’s recommendation, patients with a green thumb – or a caregiver with the knack – will be able to set up a home grow in up to 50 square feet. This might yield an ounce of cannabis per week – more than enough for most patients. Those with special needs may request more grow space. Or, the …
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Creeping Jackboots, part two Marc Emery 1 December 2008 WesternStandard.ca http://westernstandard.ca/website/article....928&start=3 In part two of his continuing series on the ominous expansion of state power through the war against the peaceful pot culture, libertarian publisher Marc Emery looks at the use of seizure and confiscation laws that seek to financially wipe out marijuana producers. Marc Emery - December 1, 2008 “We’re really right now at the cusp of the exponential growth in the use of civil forfeiture as police services begin to use it in the way that precedents have set, now that Ontario’s highest court has ruled that it is constitutional.” – Ontario…
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Swiss stub out cannabis decriminalisation bid 1 December 2008 AFP http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/artic...vJzsDfqE4AJRlvg GENEVA (AFP) — Swiss voters on Sunday rejected a proposal to decriminalise cannabis by a clear majority in a nationwide referendum, Swiss news agency ATS reported. Switzerland is the heaviest user of cannabis in Europe according to a recent study but the proposal to decriminalise the drug failed to win popular support in the majority of cantons, ATS said. While national figures were not yet available, ATS reported that the strongest opposition to the proposal was in the canton of Neuchatel where 71.5 of voters said "no," while in Fribourg it…
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Glaucoma patient turns to marijuana 'to ease my suffering' by Denise Ford-Mitchell The Saginaw News 29 November 2008 Saginaw News http://www.mlive.com/saginawnews/news/inde...ns_to_mari.html Unlike former president Bill Clinton, Charles H. Snyder III inhales. On bad days, he heats up marijuana three times a day. On good days, it's less. However, on bad days -- when the chronic pain from glaucoma and the rare genetic disorder Nail-Patella syndrome becomes unbearable -- the 31-year-old Genesee County resident sniffs more marijuana through an electric vaporizer. "For seven years, doctors tried to find the right formula of pain pills to help me lead a more normal lif…
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I asked the members of my class what their views were on legalization. Here are their comments: 1) just trying to play devil's advocate here...supposing we were to make it legal... some questions we would need to ask: who is going to grow it? would it be more lucrative for american farmers than growing, say, staples like corn and wheat? would that affect global food prices? who is going to regulate the product for safety? how and where is it going to be sold? will making it legal make it easier for children to get a hold of because they could "steal" it from their parents? who is going to get rich off of selling it? where are people going to be allowed to smoke it? how…
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Steve Kubby: How the law became a sword instead of a shield November 27th, 2008 · 6 Comments Independent Political Report http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/...ad-of-a-shield/ Steve Kubby was a candidate for the Libertarian Presidential nomination in 2008, and the runner up for the party’s VP nomination in 2008 and 2000. He was also the party’s candidate for Governor of California in 1998. He is currently working on a new business venture in the medical field. Disclosure: I worked on his presidential campaign. The Law and those who enforce the Law, have made a fundamental, immoral, illegal and unconstitutional shift in their Rules of Engagement. As a medical ca…
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New York songbird's lament for Schapelle Eamonn Duff 30 November 2008 Sydney Morning Herald http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/new-yo...7491892588.html AN AMERICAN musician has gained notoriety after penning a political song about convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby. New York-based singer-songwriter Tara Hack has attracted rave reviews and 1000 hits on YouTube after releasing the track earlier this month. Titled Saya Tidak Bersalah, I'm Not Guilty - Corby's final words before being sentenced - the song highlights her imprisonment and attacks the Australian Government and the media for their lack of support for the 31-year-old Queenslander. It includes the lyric…
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Some of you may have had a chance to see the tell Kevin thread that was removed (still waiting on a reply as to why OZ) this is the email I sent to Kevin Rudd Subject: HUMAN RIGHTS, FREEDOM OF CHOICES AND THE COST OF PROHIBITION Comment: To the Hon Kevin Rudd Enough is enough Mr Rudd, My family are in fear of the police, my complaints against the police are dealt with by the police and I have no avenue of recourse at all. I have sought assistance from every possible avenue. Mr Rudd it needs to stop. You need to stop it. you need to stop drug prohibition related crimes. It is costing more than money! it is costing lives! Mr Rudd I would like for you to view m…
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International Medical Marijuana Day Rally In this our 6th year of celebrating this event speakers Ted Smith ad Jason Wilcox address a small group at the Minister of Health building located in downtown Victoria. We hope to see this event grow again as it did back in the early 1990s! Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRw7z_vO6Cs Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Cheers! Jason Wilcox
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Health Canada & the MMAR This weeks speaker Jason Wilcox addresses some of the history of the MMAD and governing MMAR. This while addressing current medicinal issues facing legal medicinal cannabis users. www.cbc-canada.ca or www.hempology.ca Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Cheers! Jason Wilcox
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