Let us celebrate all of those who have won legal battles or are currently in the middle of a legal battle to protect their state-given, voter-approved right to use medical marijuana.
By Michael Komorn
Independence Day. Labor Day. Memorial Day. Flag Day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Groundhog Day. Valentine’s Day. President’s Day. St Patrick’s Day. Tax Day… so why not Cannabis Defense Day?
Granted, some of these days of remembrance are more meaningful than others, but this country observes an absurd amount holidays without giving credence to all of those who have defended their right to use medical marijuana for ailments and diseases that have consumed their lifetimes with struggle.
Let us celebrate all of those who have won legal battles or are currently in the middle of a legal battle to protect their state-given, voter-approved right to use medical marijuana. It is time we raise awareness and hope for the growing masses that must struggle with not only accessing medicine that they need and have been given the right to but also defend that right in a court of law after being subject to misappropriation in the news and public eye.
We declare June 21st, the solstice and the longest day of the year Cannabis Defense Day. If you or someone you know has endured the struggle of defending their rights as patients to treat ailments or diseases with medical marijuana, let us raise our pipes, joints, bongs and blunts and fire one up and enjoy it together as Americans, human beings, and the growing majority of these United States that’s A-ok with our friend Mary Jane.
If you or someone you know is facing charges as a result of Medical Marijuana prescribed to you as a Medical Marijuana patient under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, contact Komorn Law and ensure your rights are protected.
Michael Komorn is recognized as a leading expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of theMichigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group with over 26,000 members, which advocates for medical marijuana patients, and caregiver rights. Michael is also the host of Planet Green Trees Radio, a marijuana reform based show, which is broadcast every Thursday night 8-10 pm EST. Follow Komorn on Twitter.
Fly-over action sends message to U.S. Attorney General Holder and launches advocates’ Peace for Patients.
By Michael Komorn
While U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder spoke at a UC Berkeley law school commencement ceremony, a plane flew overhead with a banner that read “Holder: End Rx Cannabis War. #Peace4Patients,” protesting the recent actions of the Justice Department in the Bay Area.
Medical marijuana advocates were handing out fake DOJ recruitment flyers outsides of the Harvest Greek Theatre, where Holder delivered his speech. The flyers detailed how the Obama Administration is using harmful tactics that are adversely affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients in California.
“Patients will not stand idly by while Attorney General Holder’s Justice Department continues to attack our community and endanger the lives of Berkeley residents” said Caren Woodson, one of theadvocates outside the ceremony. “We’re here today to call attention to the misguided policies of the Obama Administration and to ensure that his ongoing campaign against medical marijuana is stopped in its tracks.” The protest today was organized by Americans for Safe Access and California NORML.
Just a few days prior to Holder’s speech, his Justice Department served an asset forfeiture lawsuit on the landlord of Berkeley Patients Group, on the city’s oldest and most-respected medical marijuana dispensaries. Filed on May 2nd, the lawsuit was strongly denounced at a press conference Wednesday by Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates and four city Councilmembers.
“I think it’s time for the federal government, the president and the attorney general to wake up and stop these kinds of actions,” Mayor Bates said at the press conference. “Here is a group of people who have played by the rules and have had no problems in the city with the way they or their patients conduct themselves.”
Saturday’s efforts were also aimed at launching the Peace for Patients campaign, which calls on Congress to “end the war on patients.” The Peace for Patients campaign (#Peace4Patients and http://PeaceForPatients.org) has begun as a petition drive to help put pressure on Congress, but will expand to include a broader effort this summer using social media and grassroots meetings with legislators in order to help change federal policy.
If you or someone you know is facing charges as a result of Medical Marijuana prescribed to you as a Medical Marijuana patient under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, contact Komorn Law and ensure your rights are protected.
Michael Komorn is recognized as a leading expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of theMichigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group with over 26,000 members, which advocates for medical marijuana patients, and caregiver rights. Michael is also the host of Planet Green Trees Radio, a marijuana reform based show, which is broadcast every Thursday night 8-10 pm EST. Follow Komorn on Twitter.
Marijuana Prohibition Has Failed: To Legalize or Decriminalize?
By Michael Komorn
Most people agree that Marijuana Prohibition has failed. For the first time, 50% of Americans believe Marijuana should be legalized. In British Columbia, a referendum is in the works to change the Province’s Marijuana Policy. As the article below states, since 2005, arrests for Marijuana possession have doubled in the Western Province. Citizens in B.C., like in the States, believe that the time, energy, and resources of their police force would be better spent cracking down on violent crime. Sadly, Law Enforcement and the Courts are spending tax dollars and energy to punish citizens for simple possession, sending minor offenders of an archaic policy that less than half the population supports into the criminal justice system. The question then becomes do we legalize and regulate marijuana cultivation and distribution, or do we simply decriminalize it? The main concern about the Legalization route is that the tobacco companies become the only entities permitted to cultivate and distribute cannabis. It is time for reform, and we wish the people of British Columbia the best of luck with their referendum. To read the full article, please follow the link below.
If you or someone you know is facing charges as a result of Medical Marijuana prescribed to you as a Medical Marijuana patient under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, contact Komorn Law and ensure your rights are protected.
Michael Komorn is recognized as a leading expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group with over 26,000 members, which advocates for medical marijuana patients, and caregiver rights. Michael is also the host of Planet Green Trees Radio, a marijuana reform based show, which is broadcast every Thursday night 8-10 pm EST. Follow Komorn on Twitter.
