H.R. 5843: Removing Federal Penalties for Marijauana Use

Hey all,

Just wanted to recommend that everyone contact your US Representative and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 5843. Basically it would stop the DEA from being able to raid anyone who has been allowed by their state to use marijuana. You can find more information here.

This is a good first step towards ending the prohibition. Let's make our voice heard!

PM me if you want a copy of the letter I sent to my US Rep

~GG

i hope this bill even gets looked at. some bills tend to die out and collect dust, but we can pray!

I agree but, on an optimistic note, NORML's founder and legal director Keith Stroup helped write this law with the sponsor's (Barney Frank) staff. That might help give it a little more support as NORML seems to have quite a few people behind them. Also, according to NORML, it's the first cannabis decriminalization measure introduced in Congress in 24 years.

Contact your Congressman!

https://forms.house.gov/wyr/welcome.shtml

Bumped because more people should read this

OK, this is a double post. But, here!

August 14, 2008

Mr. Mockingbird
Saint Louis, MO

Dear Mr. Mockingbird:

This will let you know I received your recent Email message regarding HR 5843, The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act.

I appreciate your contacting me to express your interest in this legislation. I share the views you expressed. I believe that federal criminal penalties for the possession and not-for-profit transfer of small amounts of marijuana should be eliminated. I am cosponsoring this legislation and I will do everything I can to represent your interests on this issue in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Thank you for your correspondence. I hope you will continue to share your thoughts on the vital issues facing Congress.

Sincerely,

Wm. Lacy Clay
Member of Congress



Have YOU contacted your
House Member?

Haha I got the same response back from him. But way to go Mr. Mockingbird!

Fucking Lamar Smith... what a douche. I just sent him an email informing him that he is fired come November. I know that there is no way in hell this guy is voting in favor of H.R. 5843

• Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 200
• Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
• Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
• Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
• Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
• Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
• Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
• Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
• Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 199
• Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)

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