2009 National NORML Conference

I'm back from San Francisco and the 2009 National NORML Conference. I also brought back with me some gross kind of illness that put in bed for two days. My body ached my head hurt and i was freezing but i made the best of it and i feel much better today.

For those who haven't had the privilege of attending a NORML Conference let me tell you what your missing. Depending on the event there are 300 - 500 Lawyers, Doctors, Teachers, Students, Mothers, Daughters, Brothers and Fathers get together and discuss the marijuana movement. Its 24 hours of meetings and lectures but don't worry, it isn't all talk... Just outside the hotel doors usually in the large open patio dozens of people come to talk and medicate. Its a chance for everyone to meet up, smoke, get some sun or just talk outside without interrupting the conference. The hotels that are chosen are very laid back and respect the fact that we are going to smother the hotel in marijuana smoke.

Paul Armentano started the conference off the first day which strictly focused on medical marijuana. Throughout the whole conference over 40 doctors and attorneys spoke for the crowd, including Colorado's own high profile attorneys Rob Correy (pictured here) and Warren Edson. All three days were great. Some many people so little time. I reached out to everyone I could introducing myself and the chapter.. More pictures to come soon...

Attention We Need Your Support...

Three weeks before the 2008 4/20 Rally, Miguel Lopez and Team 420 were soliciting contributions for the 420 rally in front of the Denver Pavilions in Downtown Denver when Security Guard Gus Rupel came out to complain about there presence on the 16th Street Mall. Security Guard Rupel ridiculously claimed to Denver Police that the group was "trying to get kids high." Later On April 8th of that same year. Miguel Lopez went into the Pavilions to purchase some rolling papers when Rupel physically assaulted Lopez and charged him with trespassing. Miguel was not soliciting nor had he been warned not to enter the Pavilions, so his presence there was legal; he did not trespass.

Rupel commented false arrest and lied to Denver Police. He targeted Miguel because of his political views and violated his civil rights in an attempt to silence him. The Pavilions still employs Rupel and has failed to repudiate his outrages conduct.

PLEASE CALL TODAY THE GENERAL MANAGER REED BENNETT at 303-260-6001 AND DEMAND THAT THEY FIRE RUPEL AND APOLOGIZE FOR ASSAULTING ONE OF ITS PATRONS. PLEASE BOYCOTT ALL BUSINESS IN THE PAVILIONS UNTIL THERE MANAGEMENT COMPLIES.

PLEASE COME SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR MIGUEL!!!
WHERE: COURTROOM 150F, DENVER CITY HALL, 1437 BANNOCK ST.
WHEN: WEDS. SEPT 23 AT 8:30AM. PLEASE ARRIVE AROUND 8:15

Recap: Marc Emery Rally @ Skyline Park

Thousands across this country and all over the world protested the incarceration of Marc Emery on Saturday the 19th and the turn out in Denver was fantastic! Thanks to all who came and voiced there opinion.

At 4:20 the place was packed and the speaker at the time Attorney Rob Corry took a moment to recognize the time, The crowed cheered and a hush fell over the place and the air was quickly filled with a Grey haze. The police were absent and there were no altercations as people smoked freely on the busy outside mall, all except for one lonely motorcycle cop that sat in the back at the mouth of the outside mall, he didn't bother anybody but watched closely and scribbled a few notes. So be it.

Again thanks to everyone who came out and we will see you at the end of the month on the west steps of the capital! The link to some great pics are coming soon!

For more info on other rallies across the globe:
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HUD Agrees to Give Medical Marijuana Patients a Second Chance

An agreement has been reached in the case of Colorado licensed medical marijuana patient Bill Hewitt and The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The agreement allows for the reinstatement of Mr. Hewitt’s federal housing voucher provided he agrees not to engage in the illegal use of a controlled substance as defined under state and federal law.

Mr. Hewitt, who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy, had his housing voucher rescinded shortly after being featured in an article in the local newspaper regarding his use of medical marijuana. Mr. Hewitt then filed a discriminatory complaint against the Montrose Housing Authority and the Colorado Division of Housing alleging that by rescinding his housing voucher they had failed to make reasonable accommodations for his disability.

This precedent setting case is very important to medical marijuana patients who are receiving federal housing assistance and unknowingly violate the terms of their housing agreement by using medical marijuana in their homes. Thanks to Mr. Hewitt and his attorney, Bradley Switzer, medical marijuana patients who are receiving federal housing assistance now have second chance!

According to Sensible Colorado's blog

'Marijuana is SAFER' book review

This book is a MUST Read for Everyone in America!

I finished reading the book "Marijuana is SAFER... So why are we driving people to drink?" for a second time just recently and literally I couldn't put the book down reading it a second time with a yellow highlighter in hand.


This book is Absolutely Fantastic! This should be a real eye opener for anyone who is still hypnotized by "Reefer Madness". This book Exposes the Lies, Racism and false propaganda that is responsible for much of today's crime and gang problems, responsible for the extreme petroleum era damage to our earth, and the ruining or ending the lives of 100's of Millions of People Worldwide.

The book is authored by 3 of the great minds on the subject of Prohibition today. Steve Fox MPP, Paul Armentano NORML'S Deputy Director and Mason Tvert of SAFER based here in beautiful Denver, Colorado. With a wonderful forward by Former Police Chef Norm Stamper now a Director with LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition)

This in-depth book is broke down into 3 parts...

Part One: The Choice: Marijuana vs. Alcohol
According to a study 90% of Americans have drank alcohol while 45% of Americans have smoked marijuana. Being that marijuana is still illegal, it is hard to come up with accurate numbers on users nation wide but in the study America came in, of course #1 in marijuana uses by adults world wide. Americans spend just over $130 billion a year on alcohol making it the number 1 way Americans alter there natural state. The marijuana industry in American alone tops an estimated $110 million and that's with $0.00 in advertising giving alcohol a run for its money.

Part Two: Choice, Interrupted
"Prohibition... goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." Abraham Lincoln (1809-65) 18 Dec. 1840, to Illinois House of Representatives

Part Three: Freedom to Choice
In this chapter they have an excellent vision of the future with a story of someone getting off a long hard day at the office, driving home stopping at the movie store then heading to the local marijuana store. A licensed and regulated business that sells locally grown cannabis by the gram to legal aged adults. Its a great vision of the future and I know after reading this book i am ready to fight for it as well. Are you?

Sept 19th World Wide Rally for Marc Emery

Marc Emery is a well-known activist, Vancouver retail store owner, and editor of Cannabis Culture Magazine. He was raided by Canadian police and the US DEA on July 29th, 2005, and arrested for selling marijuana seeds over the Internet.

Marc is expected to be sentenced in the Seattle Federal Court of Ricardo Martinez on or around Monday, September 21. The plea agreement is for a 5-year sentence in US Federal Prison. The global rallies in support of Marc will be on Saturday, September 19th @ Skyline Park (16th Street Mall and Arapahoe) Downtown Denver from 3 - 5 pm with guest speakers and great music Skyline Park Info