Cannabis and the Corona Virus? The World Health Organization Was Right!

Field Report by Weed Warrior
Filed March 24, 2020


As the Corona virus spreads around the world, the actions of international, federal, state and, local governments is astonishing. A declaration by the World Health Organization of a global pandemic caused governments to, limit public gatherings and, people being ordered to stay in their homes under the threat of fines or arrest. While everyone is staying locked down, the world around us has come to the realization that Cannabis is not a dangerous drug. 

#LetWeedomRing for the health of our planet.

The World Health Organization made a declaration to remove Cannabis from the international controlled substances list. They declared that marijuana has medical use and, is beneficial to people suffering with various medical conditions. Many countries adapted to the change with minimal effort. However, there are some elected leaders that dismissed science and sent their nations into a global recession because of their blatant disrespect of subject experts. Countries like Canada and Mexico were okay with the change and others were not. 

In a direct quote from the World Health Organization.  

"At its November 2017 meeting, the WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) concluded that, in its pure state, cannabis does not appear to have abuse potential or cause harm. "

The ECDD made a recommendation for a YES vote to permanently remove Cannabis from the dangerous substances list. Unfortunately, in March 2019, member nations of the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime, led by the United States of America prevented that vote from taking place. At their annual meeting in Vienna Austria, the excuse given was more time was needed to do research on the Cannabis plant. As of this writing there is no plan to take up the legislation again.

Website(PDF): UN Agenda Item 9(a) Cannabis Rescheduling 

Website: World Health Organization Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis (Forbes 2019) 

The policy toward the treatment of cannabis users is a pandemic of epic proportions. Depending on what country you live in, you will be arrested, convicted and, in some countries the given death penalty.  

By re-classifying cannabis, international prisoners of pot like Marc Emery of Canada and Danny Trevino of Lansing Michigan, Mike Thompson of Flint Michigan and others would be subjected to immediate eviction from their public housing units and allowed the freedom of international travel. 

Roads, Runways and, Highways can be rebuilt with concrete developed from the Hemp Plant. This  change in policy would remove the farming industry from bankruptcy and, independent farmers from SNAP/Bridge Cards programs creating lots of jobs. For instance, the need for mass production of ventilators will dictate to employers to stop drug testing people for cannabis as a condition of employment.

TAKE ACTION NOW!!!

What you can do is to let elected officials that are applying or re-applying for their jobs in August and November elections to support the cause of adding a new amendment to the United States Constitution to specifically addressing Cannabis. This plant is human right, essential to our environment, and will help  stabilize the world economy. Issues like climate change and incarceration will be greatly affected to benefit the USA and the World if this effort results in a new law. In order to add a new amendment to the US Constitution 38 out of 50 states need to approve the update to the articles. 

Finally, you must demand that the current or future person that is elected to the Office of the President of the United States, orders a YES vote for global cannabis reform at the next meeting of the UNODC in Vienna Austria.

Yes it can be done.
Yes indeed..
#FreeTheWeed

Website United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime

Website: Contact the President of the United States

Website:  United States House of Representatives 

Website:  Instructions to Contact a United States Senator 

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Field Report: Medical Marijuana Patients Are Not Criminals at Ports of Entry

By Cannabis Across Borders:

CAB with Canada's Princess of Pot
Mrs. Jodie Emery - August 2014

The World Health Organization was right about Cannabis not being a dangerous drug. Therefore at ports of entry we are not criminals because use of Cannabis is a humanitarian right as defined by international treaties law.  As the Year 2019 progresses, things seem to be improving regarding international medical marijuana patients at ports of entry into Canada.





5 years after the US Drug Enforcement Agency arrested a Canadian citizen by the name of Marc Scott Emery, imprisoned him for 5 years and deported via the Detroit/Windsor Tunnel for Marijuana Crimes, New Canadian law for has been established for users of cannabis as their medicine. Persons entering Canada with a valid Medical Marijuana card from another country will not be subject to arrests or fines if the person:

1. Declares their Medical Marijuana Card to border officers
2. Posses 8 grams or less of cannabis

If are selected to go to secondary inspection and, you have ANY amount in your possession, then you must turn it in to Canadian Border Security Agency officers. By declaring your card you are protected under international law and you will not be arrested, strip searched, or fined.  Then you will be allowed access into Canada and back. Anything over that amount will get you arrested fined and refused entry into the country. YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR MEDICINE BACK!

Returning Citizen Marc Emery from 5 years of imprisonment
for Marijuana Crimes of selling seeds.

This is a major change in policy from the Canadian government on the treatment of American Medical Marijuana patients at ports of entry into Canada. Prime Minister Trudeau is to be commended for taking such bold action on implementing sensible cannabis policy.  We hope that Canadian citizens who are medical patients are given the same treatment when they come to the United States. As a favor we hope the Trudeau Government will have storage lockers for patients who mistakenly bring their Canada so that when you return home to Detroit, you can retrieve your medicine at the Duty Free before you leave the country. This man deserves re-election because we don't need another Donald Trump in the great white north. Anybody in Washington D.C. wanting to start a war with Canadians is a damn fool.

Canada says YES to Canabis

With regards to military service, the Canadian Government takes care of their veterans by subsidizing their Cannabis use to treat the PTSD effects of military service.  When it comes to Unions, the Laborers International Union of North America have successfully negotiated treatment for Medical Marijuana into their collective bargaining agreements to fight the Opioid crisis.  Nationwide Canada is doing well with their national legalization effort despite what you hear from their citizens. As in America, home grown Cannabis is better that the Government brand and, if you are a good grower, your products will reflect your work. 

Mexico says YES to Cannabis!

While Mexico has legalized the use of recreational cannabis nationwide the United States of America is dragging its feet and wants to take the world with them. Suppressing the vote at the UN by continually postponing it because the FDA needs more time to "figure things out" is a international embarrassment to democracy. The executive leadership of the United States of America must cease and desist their policy of procedural insubordination through executive orders and de-legislation by stepping up to the plate and amending the International Treaty as recommended by the World Health Organization. 

America, c'mon man!
We the People agreed,
 that the weed shall be freed

Meanwhile, Cannabis Across Borders is wishing everyone a Happy 420 day.  Do not eat too many medibles, make sure to visit both sides of the river and, with continued pressure from citizens on both sides of the border victory will be complete and the weed will truly be freed.






Yes Indeed.
#LetWeedomRing

Building A Bridge of Unity With Cannabis Reform on 4/20/2019

By Cannabis Across Borders

"The City of Detroit shall not be a point of no return for "Marijuana Crimes" against the United States of America"  - Cannabis Across Borders

On April 18, 19, and 20th the first legal cross-border celebration of Cannabis will occur on the Detroit River.  Starting with a 3 day festival in Windsor Canada all the way to Detroit Michigan and back, people will have the opportunity to sample each others products. If you have a passport, enhanced ID and, no marijuana in your possession, you can freely go back and forth on the tunnel or the bridge. If you have a boat, good for you too! Upon entry into Canada, you must declare your medicine at customs and give it to them instead of getting arrested for drug possession.

The historic Detroit River was the goal line when it came to escaping from slavery. People swam and walked over ice flows to freedom. It is a popular spot for deportation of immigrants and cannabis criminals like Canadian Marc Scott Emery. Now it represents the future of North America in fighting the war on opioids with 2 new bridges, Cannabis and, a tunnel.

With a change in policy, people will be able to posses their medicine at ports of entry without arrest, fines, or conviction. Instead of a wall of division and prisons, we can build bridges of inclusion, with no delusion, ending the war on Cannabis at all ports of entry into Canada. 

Now is the time to petition Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to stop arresting American medical marijuana patients at ports of entry into Canada on humanitarian grounds. At the same time we must lift all penalties for international travel by expunging all marijuana crimes of Canadian citizens entering the United States of America. Especially Marc Emery because he was kicked out of America through the Detroit/Windsor Tunnel like Dolemite from San Antonio Texas with $150 dollars in cash, a new pair of Nike shoes, and a gourmet meal in handcuffs. American citizens like Charlo Greene of Alaska, would not be arrested and strip searched at Canadian Ports of Entry.  

One Day There Will Be, BC Bud at the Duty Free
Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau

We applaud Canadian union Laborers International Union of North America Local 625 (www.liuna625.ca) for writing medical marijuana into their bargaining agreement to fight the nationwide Opoid epidemic. 

If you feel that you are going to get stopped at Canadian ports of entry you must declare that you are a medical marijuana patient at the customs booth. Your medicine will be confiscated and you will be allowed entry. Another benefit of declaration is that if thought you cleaned out your car and they find a roach, depending on the Border Security Officer's mood at the time, you will not be arrested, strip searched, fined and sent back to Detroit. 

Website: Instructions for Declaring Med. Marijuana at Ports of Entry into Canada

Instead of fines and deportation, a duty tax of $20 declared at customs will help the State of Michigan pay off the loan for the new Gordie Howe Bridge. This will settle out of court the compensation to the owners for the new Ambassador Bridge re-construction with a rail line, foot traffic and bike lanes. The USA and Singapore must quit dragging their feet at the United Nations by continuing to postpone the recommendations of the World Health Organization on rescheduling cannabis from a drug with no medical use to a medicine and a manufacturing product.

We the People have told you all, to Free The Weed and, F- the Wall!
(Where "F-" is a variable in the statement)
Time to quit the BS at the United Nations in Vienna and Vote YES for Cannabis

Otherwise, these products belong at the duty free shops at Detroit/Windsor Tunnel and Ambassador Bridge because, the majority of the citizens on both sides of the Detroit River accept the use of Marijuana as a medicine. 

Therefore the members of Cannabis Across Borders are requesting of the Canadian Government a 70 Gram limit of declared medicine at customs subject to duty tax of no more than $20 on the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit/Windsor Tunnel.

Website: Forbes Medical Marijuana Delay at the United Nations
Website: www.news.medicalmarijuanainc.com UN Marijuana Rescheduling

UN Commission on Narcotics and Drugs Punk Out On The Cannabis Vote

By Cannabis Across Borders

On Monday March 18^th, 2019 in Vienna Austria, the United Nations Commission on Narcotics and Drugs decided to kick the can down the road by agreeing not to vote on recommendations by the World Health Organization to decriminalize medical use, possession, and manufacturing of products made from the Cannabis plant.

The vote was rescheduled with the support of the delegates led by the United States, Singapore, Russia. The official reason is that the International Narcotics Control Board needs more time to figure things out. With strong objections by delegates from Uruguay, Canada, Mexico, Israel and, other nations in support of the change, the actual reasons are the interest groups like big pharma and, for profit jails  who want to continue status quo, have excessive influence on the process.

While youth and law enforcement officials are being injured and killed on Fentanyl worldwide, this and other opioids are freely accepted at ports of entry. The same excuses of youth exposure and a threat to society brought by the opposition, seem overwhelmingly contrary to the evidence provided by medical professionals on the benefits of Cannabis. Now that the vote has been delayed AGAIN, the time is now to get the delegates to amend the documentation to include a 70 gram personal use exemption at ports of entry for member nations who’s citizens use Marijuana as their medicine.

Stop the delay at the FDA!

As for recreational use in member nations, cannabis products should be available at duty free retail shops at ports of entry. In the INCB documentation they talk about how US States like Colorado, Alaska, Michigan and others are poorly regulating Cannabis use and sales. This despite the fact that states like Michigan made millions from Cannabis business transactions.  There was no respect given to member states like Uruguay who went recreational like Canada. Delegates from China, United States, Russia and Singapore who are clinging to the Harry Anslinger theology of reefer madness shut down the entire process with procedural rules to extend the voting for an additional 3 months. This is the second and third time that this group has done this at this conference.  

@CND_tweets unanimously adopts procedural decision to postpone the consideration of @WHO cannabis-related recommendations, to provide MS with more time to consider the recommendations @UNODC @UN_Vienna #CND2019 #CND62 pic.twitter.com/22HKADFQub

— CND (@CND_tweets) March 19, 2019

The INCB can run but they cannot hide from the inevitable truth. The WHO has said they were sorry and, we want to make up to the mis-information that was previously reported about Cannabis related products. Border security means allowing medical patients who use Cannabis all rights and privileges as a human right of declaration of medicine at ports of entry.   Duty taxes if any should not excessive to a point of harming low to moderate income individuals. Citizens in member nations must allow foreign nationals legal redress in their respective courts of law and promote commerce and trade with cannabis imported and exported between member nations.

Citizens Want Cannabis in America

Therefore, citizens in member nations must elect and employ elected officials who have their best interests at heart. Especially in nations like Canada, Uruguay, Mexico, and others in the world that want to finally put and end to this international war on the cannabis plant. Because by the next conference in Vienna at #CND2020 and #CND63, a vote must be taken in the affirmative to atone for the lies and fake news being spread about Cannabis.

Urgent Message for International and Domestic Medical Marijuana Patients at Ports of Entry

By Cannabis Across Borders


It is the position of the United States of America to oppose the recommendation of the World Health Organization regarding the re-scheduling of Cannabis products at the United Nations before the Commission of Narcotics and Drugs on Monday March 18th, 2019 in Vienna Austria.  This is contrary to the popular vote of American Citizens in 30 states and, the passage of the Farm Act law by congress in 2018. 

Border Security means protecting patients at ports of entry...

Your voice is needed to tell your representative at the United Nations about how you feel that the United States of America should vote YES on all recommendations by the World Health Organization to reschedule Cannabis including plants and extracts.  This vote will direct the legislators in Washington DC to remove Cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act by making House Resolution 420 the law.

Let Weedom Ring

Please make your comments and upload supporting files to the FDA  before March 14th, 2019 11:59pm EDT by using this link. (Click Here to Enter your Comments) due by Thursday March 14th, 2019 @ 11:59p Eastern Standard Time 

Tell your US/UN Representative to vote YES vote on Agenda Item 9(a) at 62nd Session 3/18/2019 from 3-6pm. Findings of the UN Social and Economic Council Committee

 Agenda of the United Nation Office of Drugs and Crime Commission on Narcotics and Drugs 62nd Meeting in Vienna Austria


Thank you, 
Cannabis Across Borders






The Official Position of the United States of America regarding Cannabis 

At this time, it is uncertain whether the above notification from WHO of recommendations for proposed scheduling action on cannabis and cannabis related substances will be acted upon by 62nd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (from 14 to 22 March 2019). The Bureau of the 62nd Commission is currently considering whether to postpone voting on the cannabis-related recommendations until the reconvened meeting in December, or the 63rd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, March 2020. If voting is deferred to a later date the comment period will be reopened.

Although WHO has made specific scheduling recommendations for each of the drug substances, the CND is not obliged to follow the WHO recommendations. Options available to the CND for substances considered for control under the 1971 Psychotropic Convention include the following: (1) Accept the WHO recommendations; (2) accept the recommendations to control but control the drug substance in a schedule other than that recommended; or (3) reject the recommendations entirely.

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a plant known by biological names Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica. It is a complex plant containing multiple cannabinoids and other compounds, including the psychoactive substance THC and other structurally similar compounds. Cannabinoids are defined as having activity at cannabinoid 1 and 2 (CB1 and CB2, respectively) receptors. Agonists of CB1 receptors are widely abused and are known to modulate motor coordination, memory processing, pain, and inflammation, and have anxiolytic effects. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.

The principal cannabinoids in the cannabis plant include THC, CBD, and cannabinol. These substances are controlled in Schedule I under the CSA. The synthetically derived single pure stereoisomer, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (also known as dronabinol) is the active ingredient in two approved drug products in the United States, MARINOL (dronabinol) capsules, also available as a generic, and SYNDROS (dronabinol) oral solution. MARINOL is controlled in Schedule III, while SYNDROS is controlled in Schedule II under the CSA. Both MARINOL and SYNDROS are approved to treat anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with AIDS, and nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional treatment.

CBD is another cannabinoid constituent of the cannabis plant. In the United States, one CBD-containing product, Epidiolex oral solution, has received marketing approval by the FDA for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, in patients 2 years of age and older. On September 28, 2018, the Drug Enforcement Administration placed FDA-approved product Epidiolex to be marketed into Schedule V of the CSA. Currently, CBD that is not contained in an FDA-approved product with less than 0.1 percent THC is controlled as a Schedule I substance under the CSA. CBD is not specifically listed in the schedules of the 1961, 1971, or 1988 International Drug Control conventions.

FDA, on behalf of the Secretary of HHS, invites interested persons to submit comments on the notifications from the United Nations concerning these drug substances. FDA, in cooperation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse, will consider the comments on behalf of HHS in evaluating the WHO scheduling recommendations. Then, under section 201(d)(2)(B) of the CSA, HHS will recommend to the Secretary of State what position the United States should take when voting on the recommendations for control of substances under the 1971 Psychotropic Convention at the CND meeting in March 2019.

Comments regarding the WHO recommendations for control of Cannabis and Cannabis Resin; Dronabinol (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol); Tetrahydrocannabinol (Isomers of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol); Extracts and Tinctures of cannabis; Cannabidiol Preparations; Preparations Produced Either by Chemical Synthesis or as Preparation of Cannabis; under the 1961 Single Convention will also be forwarded to the relevant Agencies for consideration in developing the U.S. position regarding narcotic substances at the CND meeting.

Dated: February 25, 2019.

Lowell J. Schiller,

Acting Associate Commissioner for Policy.

[FR Doc. 2019-03662 Filed 2-28-19; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4164-01-P

FDA (USA: www.regulations.gov) 

Cannabis Across Borders Supports Breaking Treaties at Ports of Entry. Take it to the Ambassador Bridge

By Cannabis Across Borders

Now is the time to contact your international representative at the United Nations regarding Medical Marijuana at international ports of entry. On March 14 through 22 the 62nd convention of the Commission on Narcotics and Drugs will be meeting in Vienna Austria. One of the topics will be to reclassify Marijuana worldwide. The commission is composed of a 53 member nation board to vote on proposals made by the World Health Organization, after admitting that they were wrong about Marijuana.

Let Weedom Ring!

The new international classification for Marijuana will stop all arrests, fines, and convictions of patients at ports of entry.  By breaking this treaty  medical marijuana patients would be allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces (70 grams) of medicine for personal without arrest, fines, or deportation. This is the only treaty that we can break and no one will get arrested at the Ambassador Bridge or Tunnel.
   






Now that Federal Farm Act, Mexico, Canada and, over 30 US States have passed some type of marijuana reform law the time for change is now. Therefore you must call your international representative today, tomorrow, and the next day after that and tell them to adapt the resolutions!


Contact Information:

• United Nations Home Page    www.un.org
• United Nations Commission on Narcotics and Drugs www.unodc.org/unodc/commissions/CND
• United Nations Rule Of Law: www.un.org/ruleoflaw/contact/
• International Court of Justice: www.icj-cij.org/en
• United States Food and Drug Administration/United Nations Comment Page (Click Here to Enter your Comments) due by Thursday March 14th, 2019 @ 11:59p Eastern Standard Time
• Instructions on how to send your comments to United States of America representatives at the United Nations via the FDA (USA: www.regulations.gov) 
• UN Social and Economic Council Sub-Committee document www.undocs.org/E/CN.7/2019/12

In state and local news, the 2019 Michigan Democratic Spring Convention was a success in electing pro-cannabis friendly candidates. As a result of voting in November 2018, Michigan  Attorney General Dana Nessel has already dismissed over 100 marijuana cases that were inspired by the Bill Schuette anti weed Jihad movement.  Attorney General Nessel is supporting the Affordable Care Act in federal court and, removing all barriers to employment with the State of Michigan for anyone who uses marijuana as their medicine in possession of a Michigan Medical Marijuana Card that will include your picture.

John Sinclair

Currently the State of Michigan is a defendant in a lawsuit brought by Mr. John Sinclair regarding Marijuana being classified as a Schedule I drug with no medical value.  Attorney General Nessel has the option of joining the lawsuit as a plaintiff, similar to what Judge Robert Colombo did in the late evening in January 2018 to the voters in Detroit Michigan, invalidating election results of a marijuana ballot initiative, after supporting the right to place the issue in the November 2017 general ballot.  A default judgment in favor of the plaintiff will send a signal to all 435 US House of Representatives in Washington DC to support HR 420 removing Marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act.



Facing organized opposition, certain cities and townships have chosen to ban facilities in their community through zoning restrictions. These elected officials who choose to subvert the will of the voters may be recalled and replaced by people who support marijuana businesses despite the restrictions. Examples are townships like Royal Oak Michigan where Proposal 1 passed by a 2 to one margin, elected officials who oppose business may be removed from office through the recall process.

To change any zoning requirement in the State of Michigan, a protest petition must be filed and approved by 20% of the land owners in a city or township. With the passage of Proposal 1, this is the proper procedure to follow to change any zoning restriction. Townships like Sumpter, Royal Oak, and cities like Highland Park will be able to establish zoning regulations for their municipalities.

The cana-economy is here to stay and the question remains what to do with it. Removal of pre-employment drug testing for Marijuana in Michigan will remove the last vestiges of Harry Anslinger from our workplaces. Serving the public will become much more user friendly when you have more people working as elected officials, teachers, civil servants, lawyers, fire fighters, police, and information technology professionals. There will be more people working and creating products from the cannabis plant while helping the environment at the same time.

BUD INSTEAD OF WALLS..

Forbes Magazine: World Health Organization admits wrong judgement on Marijuana

Agenda 62nd UN Commission on Narcotics and Drugs  Vienna Austria March 11-22

After the Weed has been Freed, What Do The People Really Need? Effective Jan 1st, 2019

By Richard C. Clement 

Stripping the mask of mis-information from marijuana has been a long and tedious battle, starting from 1939 with Harry Anslinger, the Rainbow Farms massacre in Vandalia Michigan and, the ill-advised profit driven war on weed that finances the prison for profit industry. Many of us have sacrificed things like careers in corporate and, other establishment jobs to make this day happen. It was the right thing to do in the long run and monetary profit was not the prime motivator. With time, temperament, reading, research and following the rules, this moment in Marijuana will be a placed in history for those who sacrificed so much.

Official Poster...

Now that the weed is free what can we do as a people to insure that marijuana gets things done?

One thing that must be done is when the new NAFTA trade agreement is going through the congress to be approved, it must include the removal and decriminalization of marijuana at ports of entry into and out of Canada, Mexico and the United States. Encourage new US Rep Rashia Talib to take her bullhorn on the house floor and shout "Free The Weed", introduce the bill and, get the new NAFTA into law.

"Can weed cure the need for better roads, schools, reasonable transportation and fair insurance rates?"

When we have a corporation like General Motors with a Bus and Truck division that can be building passenger rail cars for a new regional/national railroad system, using green technology for a fuel source will create green jobs. There is ample evidence that switching fuel sources to industrial grade hemp will slow down a few of those Category 4, 5, and 6 hurricanes that are popping up all over the place because of climate change.

At Rainbow Farms - Vandailia Michigan

Now MSU and other like minded agricultural educational institutions can study the use of HEMP to create products to improve the quality of life and, finance the debt to pay for the misdeeds of former employees. Increased job opportunities in green jobs have inspired a degree program at Northern Michigan University. As for public schools, science teachers will get new love from school administrators teaching students how to grow this new plant in programs sponsored by extension institutions like they do now.  Urban farming will take on a whole new meaning for everyone like a new and redesigned Tuskeege experiment manufacturing products from male plant leaves.

The best way to protect the children is to quit lying to them. The children are so good with the tablets and electronics that I watch them to get tech lessons. Strongly encourage them to use their tablets, phones, and other electronic devices to achieve knowledge from their teachers instead of dogging out substitute teachers and disrupting the classroom. When the battery runs out on the device and, the technology is not available, using a pencil and paper is a skill that never fails.

Retirees and Senior Citizens vote in large numbers and frequently patronize Marijuana based businesses. They also have Children and Grandchildren that we love, cherish and, not old enough to cast a vote. All children are in need of strong parenting rules and regulations while they are living within your home. Civics lessons are needed in the K-12 system to improve to quality of life in a community. With the passage of Proposals 2 and 3, voting registration and participation will be made easier.

With the legalization of Marijuana in Michigan, places like Highland Park Michigan can re-establish a school district under local control again.  There was no need to tear down buildings and remove an entire school district but for purposes of private profit at $7,500 for each child under 18. After further review the Emergency Manager concept was a big ponzi scheme inflicted upon the citizens in Cities and Townships within Michigan.

After January 1^st, 2019 and beyond, this mismanagement of our resources will be easily corrected by new leadership in Lansing. Lots of executive orders and appointments to boards and commissions will redirect the negative impact of abusive managers who were appointed in a manufactured emergencies. 

The proper reinvestment of Marijuana revenue into rebuilding education with functional school districts for the benefit of the children instead of the stock market must be a priority. 

We are counting on the leadership of Governor Whitmer to review and implement programs to get the job done for the sake of:

• Restoring the commitment to education and civic responsibilities with the help of teachers
• Fixing the damn roads
• Fixing the damn auto insurance rates
• Evicting and expunging all marijuana prisoners from jails, prisons, and probation
• Creating green jobs to stimulate the economy with Industrial Hemp Development and research.

On Jan 1^st Michigan residents will be able to apply for Marijuana licenses on the new LARA website. If you all really believe that it takes two years to establish a new procedure will be pleasantly surprised.  Your new Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrest implemented, established and maintained the City of Detroit’s Marijuana Information System’s online application system in 30 days as the Director of Information Systems.  

Garlin Gilcrest

The new Attorney General, Dana Nessel will reassign attorneys in the Secretary of State’s to appropriate legal duties instead of Information Systems work. Then the pictures will be transferred LARA’s marijuana unit to be placed on the card after 10 years of misuse of technology resources at the direction of the Attorney Generals office.

Come January 1^st , the lame duck will be plucked with executive orders and directives to re-direct the revenue to a new and brighter Michigan. When this is done young people with families and retirees can get to places in a timely manner.

Stay Tuned. 

Voting Straight D to Keep the Weed Free. 2014 Lame Ducks and The Future of Marijuana Law Reform

By Weed Warrior (with quotes from voters)

“When I Vote this time, I will remember in November what happened last December” -  UAW member and Medical Marijuana Patient.

"I am Voting the 420 Slate (click here) to get the economy straight" - A customer at Baker's Keyboard Lounge

The future of Marijuana as we know it is in danger, if you don’t vote straight Democratic and, for Supreme Court Judges Bernstine, Murphy, and Thomas.  People who want you to believe that legislators in Lansing will pass progressive Marijuana laws in Lame Duck session after the election will be lied to again. Just ask the Unions regarding Right to Work legislation that was passed after November 2012 election.  Another example is the Voter suppression involved to prevent the repeal of the Emergency Manager Law. Changing a law after the election so that the voters cannot change again is clear example of Voting Fraud. 

"When you replace the letter U with an I in Lame Duck, this is what we will get in Lansing if we let those same guys win again like 2010"  - A Unidentified Female shopping at Mejiers on 8 mile and Woodward.

On a national level, electing Congressional Representatives and Senators that are Cannabis friendly, Marijuana would be removed from the Controlled Substances List. Leaders like Brenda Lawrence and John Conyers will pass laws allowing dollars to be transferred from incarceration into education, infrastructure upgrading like streets, sewers, lights, and other things needed.  To negate the effect of Statewide voter photo ID laws, taking a selfie at the polls with your provisional ballot in your hand is a possible legal answer to the problem. As long as you are a citizen outside of a Jail, you have the right to vote and have it counted by law.

Chef RA
R.I.P.

In 2014 the State of Colorado has made $45 million dollars in tax revenue from legal Marijuana sales in eight months. They are on track to make $62.5 million dollars in twelve months at the current rate of sales. In Michigan, land is being revitalized by people who have opened up compassion centers in Cities all over Michigan. The State is in line to make $100,000+ million dollars through the development of agricultural Industrial Hemp and, Cities that will have a new source of revenue from Marijuana sales and distribution.

With Mark Schauer in power, untapped revenue will appear in the State Budget from the discontinuance of asset forfeitures, arrests for Marijuana, and the empty jail cells that will be created afterwards. Godfrey Dillard will finally allow the technology to use your driver’s license picture on the Michigan Medical Marijuana so that you can use it as a valid photo id. Your card would be honored like every other government id at any bank, grocery store, or to cast a vote. Finally we will have an upgrade in the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Michigan. We are a Mark Totten away from green jobs and prosperity in Michigan. We will have responsible Attorney General in Mark because he will protect children and respect the will of the voters regarding Medical Marijuana, Emergency Mangers and, restore the integrity of the office to consumers.

Michelle Alexander has written a book called the New Jim Crow (Click Here) regarding the War on Drugs and how it adversely affects people of color.  I urge you to read it when you have time or before you cast your vote. (Listen to Michelle Alexander's Video - Click Here) 

I urging you to Vote Early from Now until November 3^rd  2014 at the following locations:

Detroit Election Bureau on 2978 Grand Boulevard Detroit MI 48202  8a-5p Mon-Fri

Wayne County Community College two locations 10/13-11/3   9a-5p Mon-Fri

8200 Outer Drive Detroit MI 48219

5901 Conner. Detroit MI, 48213

Parking is free at WC3 so, Vote Straight D, to keep the Weed Free!

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For Supreme Court Judge: 

Vote B.M.T. for Victory!      Richard Bernstine, Bill Murphy, and Debra Thomas

November 4th, 2014 General Election - 420 Cannabis Slate of Candidates

by  the Weed Warrior

"Take your Blunts to the Ballot Box"

420 Cannabis Slate Endorsements

Office Sought	Candidate Name
Governor	Mark Schauer
Attorney General	Mark Totten	Nov 2014
Secretary of State	Godfrey Dillard	Nov 2014
US Senate	Gary Peters
US Rep Dist 13	John Conyers
US Rep Dist 14	Brenda Lawrence
MI State Rep Dist 2	Alberta Tinsley Tilab
MI State Rep Dist 3	Wendel Byrd
MI State Rep Dist 4	Rose Mary Robinson
MI State Rep Dist 5	Fred Durhal
MI State Rep Dist 6	Stephanie Chang
MI State Rep Dist 7	Laytoya Garrett
MI State Rep Dist 8	Sherry Day-Gagnogo
MI State Rep Dist 9	Harvey Santana
MI State Rep Dist 10	Leslie Love
MI Senate  Dist 1	Coleman Young
MI Senate  Dist 2	Bert Johnson
MI Senate  Dist 3	Morris Hood
MI Senate  Dist 5	David Knezek
Wayne County Exec	Warren Evans
Wayne County Prosecutor	Kym Worthy
Wayne County Sheriff	Benny Napolean
Wayne County Probate Court	Rohn Mitchell
Justice of the Supreme Court	Richard Bernstine
Justice of the Supreme Court	Bill Murphy
Justice of the Supreme Court(I)	Deborah Thomas
Detroit Public School Board	Lamar Lemmons
Canadian Prime Minister	Justin Tredeau	Sep 2015

The following voters guide is based on a candidate's support of Green Jobs through the use, cultivation and, manufacturing of the male and female cannabis plant. While states like Colorado and Washington are benefiting from the explosion in green jobs, current Michigan legislators have been very lackluster when it comes innovation and job creation benefits from the acceptance of "The Plant".

The candidates endorsed on this slate would be the best fit to:
1.  Create a friendly environment for cannabis based businesses in the State of Michigan and regulate it's use as a free market commodity.
2.  Reverse the changes in the Michigan Medical Marijuana law that imposes senseless restrictions of the transporting of marijuana in a vehicle and, other changes that are designed to increase the pipeline to prison and, asset forfeiture cash cow that communities rely on.
3.  Creating Green jobs through the cultivation of  Industrial Hemp for products like fuel and building materials for homes, roads repair, and automobiles.
4.  Modify and remove restrictions on felons allowing them to be caregivers in the Michigan Medical Medical Marijuana program. Being honest on giving someone who made a mistake a true chance to succeed and, create jobs if so inclined to do so.

Where to Vote?

Before Nov 4th:

Detroit Elections Bureau 2978 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226

Vote in Person from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday.

Parking $5.00

Wayne County Community College Campus (2 locations):
Vote in Person from 8am-4pm Monday through Saturday

5901 Conner  Detroit MI 48213   (313) 922-3311

8200 W. Outer Drive  Detroit MI 48219  (313) 943-4000

Parking: Free.

Cast your ballot in person or take it home with you and mail in.

You can drop off your filled out absentee ballot there also.  Save a stamp!

On Nov 4th:  Click Here to find your Polling Location