Love how they incorporated the 8-bit 3D vibe, not so much the beats. Thought I’d share this find:

Gnarcade from Mike Benson on Vimeo.

A letter was addressed to Attorney General Eric Holder by current and former DEA heads to challenge California’s legalization proposition if it passes in November.

During a press conference, with said DEA flunkies, Daniel Pacheco, a Columbian student from Georgetown U and member of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, asked  Gil Kerlikowske (Obama’s new Drug Czar) what his thoughts are to Mexican leaders’ assertions that the US legalize Cannabis in order to deprive drug cartels of revenue.

Gil, instead of defending prohibition, quibbled over facts that were later confirmed by testimony to the Senate from both FBI & DEA as true.

“I cannot recall any previous collaboration of former DEA administrators of this kind. If our national marijuana prohibition policy were not so clearly failing and not so close to being replaced with real controls, they would never have mobilized in this way to defend it. If Prop. 19 were not proposing a system of control that is so logical and straight forward that it is widely politically attractive, they would not be mobilizing this kind of collaboration.”  - NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano

It is because of groups like SSDP (students for Sensible Drug Policy) the Just Say Now coalition who are on the war front, creating awareness and bringing supporters together that will  end this senseless and failing war on drugs.

Resources:

http://firedoglake.com/justsaynow/about

http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1879306,00.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/16/marijuana-use-arrests-up-kerlikowske_n_719989.html

Quote taken directly from the statement:

“The Libertarian Party of Clark County is outraged at the recent medical marijuana raids in our county.
Voters spoke some time ago about this issue and agreed that medical marijuana should be legal in our state.

We support the right of citizens of Nevada to decide and in conjunction with the Constitution of the United States; we hold emphatically this supersedes any federal law on this matter. As a reminder, President Obama promised that states laws concerning this matter would be respected and that the federal attacks would end. However, it seems that resources are still being wasted targeting patients and law abiding Americans.

What occurred was nothing less than government-sponsored theft. The fact that no arrests were made adds to the reasoning that no crimes have been committed. These businesses have been given no answers or reasons for the seizures and the Libertarian Party is stating that these raids are illegal and that the targets are innocent of any wrongdoing.

We are also questioning Metro’s involvement, as local officers are to enforce the laws of the state they live in first and federal officers alone should have conducted any federal action.

This is the front line and to accept these actions would be to take a step backward in the unjust War on Drugs. We call on our lawmakers and other outraged citizens to demand answers from not only our local police, but also those in charge of making these decisions to attack sick people. Surely there are more pressing issues and areas we could spend money on that would keep the public safer than arresting law abiding people seeking medicine.

This affront to our laws in this state will not stand or go unchallenged. The Libertarian Party looks forward to making those responsible held accountable and to making those affected by these illegal actions get the justice they deserve.”

Ed Klapproth
Libertarian Candidate for U.S. Congress, District 1

William Hols
Libertarian Candidate for Assembly 34

Joseph P. Silvestri
Libertarian Candidate for U.S. Congress, District 3

Tim Hagan
Libertarian Candidate for Clark County Commission G

Arthur Forest Lampitt, Jr.
Libertarian Candidate for Governor

Sean P. Morse
Libertarian Candidate for Clark County Assessor

Nathan Santucci
Libertarian Candidate for Assembly 22

Wayne Rudolph
Libertarian Candidate for Clark County Public Administrator

Erin Lale
Libertarian Candidate for Assembly 29

It is no surprise to me that there have not been any press releases concerning  medical cannabis raids on the DEA’s website. Despite Obama & Attorney General Eric Holder’s promise to end raids – the DEA continue to do so.

Seems like the only thing that has changed since Obama’s empty promises during his campaign compared to Bush’s reign is… they just stop telling us.

Hermes told The Daily Caller:

“Either these are rogue DEA agents and U.S. Attorneys operating in violation of Holder’s memo, or the DEA and the DOJ want to be able to go about continuing a policy of undermining state marijuana laws without drawing attention.” Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2010/09/13/speak-no-evil-dea-doj-stay-mum-on-medical-marijuana-raids/#ixzz0zXB2uac6

Seems like the U.S. Attorney has digression on what gets releases and what doesn’t. Maybe someone should hit up good ol’ Daniel G. Bogden and see what he has to say…

I’m sure many have heard about Prop 19, but here is a rough break down:

Legalization of personal marijuana-related activities:

Persons age 21 and older:

• May possess up to 1 ounce (28 g) of marijuana for personal consumption.
• May use marijuana in a non-public place such as a residence or a public establishment licensed for on site marijuana consumption.
• May grow marijuana at a private residence in a space of up to 25 square feet (2.3 m²) for personal use.

Local government regulation of commercial production and sale:

• Local government may authorize the retail sale of up to 1 ounce of marijuana per transaction, and regulate the hours and location of the business.
• Local government may authorize larger amounts of marijuana for personal possession and cultivation, or for commercial cultivation, transportation, and sale.
• Allows for the transportation of marijuana from a licensed premises in one city or county to a licensed premises in another city or county, without regard to local laws of intermediate localities to the contrary.

Imposition and collection of taxes and fees

• Allows the collection of taxes specifically to allow local governments to raise revenue or to offset any costs associated with marijuana regulation.

Authorization of criminal and civil penalties:

• Maintains existing laws against selling drugs to a minor and driving under the influence.
• Maintains an employer’s right to address consumption of marijuana that affects an employee’s job performance.
• Maintain existing laws against interstate or international transportation of marijuana.
• Any person who is licensed, permitted, or authorized to sell marijuana, who knowingly sells or gives away marijuana to someone under the age of 21 results in them being banned from owning, operating, or being employed by a licensed marijuana establishment for one year.
• Any person who is licensed, permitted, or authorized to sell marijuana, who knowingly sells or gives away marijuana to someone older than the age of 18 but younger than 21, shall be imprisoned in county jail for up to six months and fined up to $1,000 per offense.
• Any person who is licensed, permitted, or authorized to sell marijuana, who knowingly sells or gives away marijuana to someone age 14 to 17, shall be imprisoned in state prison for a period of three to five years.
• Any person who is licensed, permitted, or authorized to sell marijuana, who knowingly sells or gives away marijuana to someone under the age of 14, shall be imprisoned in state prison for a period of three, five, or seven years

This is all info I pulled off of wikipedia.

Proposition 19 was initialed by a small group of like minded individuals, like Richard Lee – owner of Oaksterdam University, marijuana legalization activist and medical marijuana provider based in Oakland, who got together & informed themselves if the laws & started the movement. They gathered resouces and created the group Just Say Now and appointed members to help drap up the proposal and created a brand to help spread the word.

Together they have raised over 5 times more funds than anti-Prop 19 forces to create awareness and change public outlook on cannabis.

“But freedom is something that speaks to the very core of us all. That’s why regular citizens are giving so much to Prop 19 – even citizens who don’t live in CA. A chance to defeat prohibition in any way possible is a cause many feel the need to get behind, despite the stigma.” Joe Klaire – 420 Times

That shows you just how powerful a united community can be. Let us hope we are able to do the same here.

http://justsaynow.com

http://yeson19.com/about

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Proposition_19

http://the420times.com/2010/08/citizens-outspending-cops-on-ca-prop-19/

A meeting of the minds took place, a group of both caregivers and patients discussing the recent raids on local clinics. The general atmosphere was quite intense despite the cool and relaxed environment. The discussion initially was meant to provide information to local card holders about local law and how to stay legal. The conversation took a turn as caregivers discussed the unfairness of the raids and how it has crippled a means of life. My heart weeps for both parties as it seems none can catch a break. We live in interesting times of radical change, I consider this an awkward transitional period chock full of growing pains.

Katie from news13

On a lighter note, my time was spent predominantly lounging in the cafe area meant for non card holders providing support for patients, who would be picking up their medication behind the locked door meant for cardholders only.

snapshot of the coffee cup while lounging in the cafe area.

I ordered a coffee and quietly took a seat at one of the quirky tables with a checker board pattern on it. As I finished my coffee I was offered a free refill by the staff on a few occasions. Mind you this is while the shop is packed to capacity with a camera crew and local supporters.

Check out Katie’s side of the Story

Give our friends at Bluebird a vistit

It has been confirmed that Federal Agents have/are raiding Las Vegas Medical Cannabis Dispensaries.’Among the shops raided are the Happiness Consultants (Saharah Location).

Photo by News 3 producer Eric Wiener

I’ll keep ya posted, once I get more intel.

I give all dispensary owners much respect for sticking their necks out for us patients. I hope that they can recover from this.

A buddy of mine sent me this article from Esquire Mag, written by a John Richardson.

In it, he explains the process of getting legal (Dr.Kush) & his first experience with a caregiver (Medical Kush Beach Club). I, being new to the medical cannabis community, have been wanting to experience the scene out in California. This article has inspired me to make that happen, sooner rather than later.

The way he described it, you can go in pay $80-$150, tell the Doc what ailment you have and 10 minutes later you’re legal. After I started my process to get legal here in Vegas, I thought to myself ”why haven’t I done this sooner?”.

John also brings up a good point in regards to our policies/laws and how ass-backwards our justice system is… But, you can read the article for yourself and form your own opinion, then  share it with us.

All I know is, a trip to Venice Beach is in order… whos comin’ with me?

Now don’t get too excited it’s not like anyone is going to pull onto the side of the road and start smoking their rear view mirror. The car’s body is made with a hemp based composite material. (much like carbon fibre) If you’r into cars or hemp, then this article will definitely tickle your fancy.

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