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The NCPIC
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SPEECH IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Wednesday, 24 September 2008 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (PALLIATIVE USE OF CANNABIS) AMENDMENT BILL The Hon. SANDRA KANCK: I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill is not about how we approach illicit drugs: rather, it is about how we ought to use science to assess the medical benefit of a drug-in this case, cannabis. We do not, for instance, have difficulty in allowing the use of morphine, from which heroin can be derived. Instead, we rely on the advice of doctors and researchers to assist in preparing safeguards, but the reduction of suffering that can come from using that drug is still allowed. However, in the c…
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Law reform 1 2 3
by leafy-
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I think Australia needs more than one mardi grass, and it needs to be near every capital city.. if it were made as big as moomba as in melbourne, and more attractive to the public, we might actually have a chance at cannabis reform. Remember this is a war of propaganda, and we want to win it, if we are able to spread our views to more people, we might actually have a fighting chance. The current view is "filthy stoners" we need to change that to "happy friendly stoner who loves everyone" most people still hold the view marijuana leads to heroin addiction and death... lets thank "reefer maddness" for that one. I think there is nearly enough of us here to start a new…
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So just because the commisioner is unaware does not mean it's not happening! Is the Commisioner aware of everything that happens? I highly doubt it. http://www.bigpond.com/news/breaking/conte...928/2376202.asp Qld police deny journalist probe September 28, 2008 - 1:20PM Source: ABC There are claims journalists' private records have been examined The Queensland Police Service says it is unaware of any internal investigation targeting officers who talk to and associate closely with the media. The Police Union says it has been approached by members about an internal Ethical Standards investigation into police officers who associate with journalists. Police Union ge…
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20 Million Arrests, and Counting By Paul Armentano September 25, 2008 In These Times http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3918/t...s_and_counting/ Young people suffer the most under anti-pot laws, but they lack the financial means and political capital to lobby politicians to change them.Share Digg del.icio.us Reddit Newsvine This November, moments before millions of voters flock to the polls to elect America’s 44th president, law enforcement officials will make their 20 millionth marijuana arrest. Yet in the days leading up to this appalling milestone, it’s unlikely either candidate will call for — or even so much as entertain — any change in U.S. pot policies. It’…
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HI everybody i recently had a drug raid threw my house the reason for the raid was i kicked out my meth addicted son inlaw for stealing from me an tryn to coax my 9 year old doughter into his habit and this piece of shit told the police i was a drug dealer after been busted himself. The police were rather polite in there raid as i suspected they didnt really believe his story but felt obligated to do a walk threw,But as a casual smoker they ended up finding an incomplete dismantled pipe that hadnt been used for years ...nothing else Apparently been in possesion of an incomplete dismatled pipe is against the law in QLD,they didnt even need a confession as to what it was …
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Dutch court allows cannabis cultivation for therapeutic use 17 September 2008 AFP http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iDCD6d...1doC-76xOsMkOEA THE HAGUE (AFP) — The Dutch Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a landmark appeal court ruling that made it legal for a patient with multiple sclerosis to grow cannabis for therapeutic use. Upholding the October 2006 ruling, the higher court said that "exceptional circumstances" meant an "illegal scheme can be justified when committed out of necessity. "The state of necessity is established," it added. The judgement followed a decision by the public prosecutor's office to challenge the appeal court's ruling which allowed MS suf…
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Legal challenge to Australia's cannabis laws
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Some of you may be aware of lightning and littlbit's pending court case - there's been a few threads on the topic here, lots of discussion and feedback, and things are finally moving. You can find details about the case and information on how you can get involved and help here: www.CannabisFacts.info The guys are in urgent need of support and donations. They are on disability pension and the cost of travelling to and from Court is now forcing them to choose between petrol and food on the table. I've donated $200 and helped out with costs where I can. If you can possibly afford to donate something to these guys it will make a big difference. They are fighting for …
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Galvanise! Chemical Brothers don't hold back... cause you woke up in the mornin, with initiative to move, so why make it harder... don't hold back... if you think about it, so many people do, be cool man, look smarter.... don't hold back... and you shouldnt even care, bout those losers in the air, and their crooked stares... don't hold back... cause there's a party over here, so you might as well be here, where the people care... don't hold back... -- the world, is holdin back... the time has come to... the world, is holdin back... the time has come to... the world, is holdin back... the time has come to... galvanize! c'mon, c'mon c'm…
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Thought this may be helpful for those who want to come out of the closet Cannabis Consumers Campaign PR Cannazine 9 September 2008 http://pr.cannazine.co.uk/content/view/640/27/ The goal of the Cannabis Consumers Campaign is to create public policy changes by: 1) dispelling the myths and negative stereotypes that perpetuate marijuana prohibition and all its harsh consequences and 2) providing a more positive and accurate image of adults who consume cannabis. By coming out of the closet, we demonstrate to the general public, the media, and our political leaders that pot smokers are good, responsible, contributing members of society who deserve equal status and…
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End the holy war 1 2 3
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It is time to end the dark ages and turn on a light. The "War on drugs" is a Holy War waged on the peoples of the world by the governments of the world, it is in fact nothing less than the continuation of the witch trials of the inquisition. According to the 1994 report to the Australian Government on Legislative Options For Cannabis. Page3 "Cannabis has been used for many thousands of years. It has been used for the production of material products such as clothing and rope; for its medicinal properties; and for its psychoactive properties. Cannabis was used medicinally in Australia until the mid-1960s (Emphasis added) and is currently used in many parts of the w…
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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…
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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?
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Campaigner
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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…
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“Amnesty” for NSW Police Drugs Users Operation Abelia – Research and investigation into illegal drug use by “some” NSW Police Officers. Police Integrity Commission website <http://www.pic.nsw.gov.au/InvestigationReports.aspx> The report consists of 4 volumes - it’s a lot of reading so I have extracted a few sections from volume 1 of the summary report ... still a lot to read A few things to note: 1.The meaning of Amnesty: “an act of grace on the part of the state which effectively obliterates some wrong doing.” (The CCH Macquarie Dictionary of Law) 2.The word minimise is used consistently throughout the report – not “drug free” or “zero tolerance.” 3…
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California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr Issues Medical Marijuana Guidelines for Law Enforcement and Patients News Release August 25, 2008 Contact: Christine Gasparac (916) 324-5500 http://ag.ca.gov/newsalerts/release.php?id=1601 Medical Marijuana Guidelines PDF http://ag.ca.gov/cms_attachments/press/pdf...aguidelines.pdf SACRAMENTO--California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today released guidelines that, for the first time since California’s Proposition 215 was passed in 1996, clarify the state’s laws governing medical marijuana and provide clear guidelines for patients and law enforcement to ensure that medical marijuana is not diver…
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