Archive for the ‘Legalization’ Category
Marijuana Legalization Zeitgeist In America To Continue Into 2010: Federal Government Lags Behind The States
December 14th, 2009
Dakta Bourbon
Already Four States Have Marijuana Legalization Bills In Play; Californians To Vote On Legalization in 2010
It can readily be said that 2009 was one of the busiest and most productive years in cannabis law reform since NORML’s founding in 1970. However, it appears as if 2010 is going to be an even busier year–notably marked by the increasing number of actual state legalization bills and a voter initiative in America’s most important state.
Currently, there is legalization legislation pending in California, Massachusetts, Vermont, and a legalization bill was just introduced this week in Washington. Frankly, most of these bills do not have a strong prospect in passing this time out, Read the rest of this entry »
According to new poll, majority of Americans support marijuana legalization
December 11th, 2009
Dakta Bourbon
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many adults in the United States are willing to legalize marijuana, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 53 per cent of respondents support this notion, while 43 per cent are opposed.
Less than 10 per cent of respondents support the legalization of other drugs, such as ecstasy, powder cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine or “crystal meth” and crack cocaine.
The use of marijuana is illegal in the U.S. except in some regulated cases of medical use. The amount allowed for such purposes varies depending on the state. Some states have passed laws to reduce law enforcement for possession of small amounts of the substance. Read the rest of this entry »
Our America Initiative – The Gary Johnson Initiative
December 11th, 2009
Dakta Bourbon
Gary Johnson was the Governor of New Mexico, and he wants to legalize Marijuana!
Stay of Proceedings Application
December 10th, 2009
Dakta Green
I filed this application a few hours ago in the Auckland District Court. We go to court on December 21st 2009 to argue the merits. (I expect to win)
APPLICATION TO STAY PROCEEDINGS
May it please the Court;
1. My name is Dakta Green.
2. I am not a lawyer, nor do I have any special legal training. That said, I have chosen to represent myself in these proceedings because I seek to focus on my fundamental rights as a citizen, as opposed to any complicated legal arguments that may otherwise be advanced.
3. My application for a stay of proceedings is founded upon the following general propositions:
· Because of my pro cannabis beliefs I have been, and continue to be, subjected to “cruel or disproportionately severe treatment or punishment” in breach of section 9 of the New Zealand Bill or Rights Act 1990 (NZBORA).
· By denying me the right to possess cannabis, the State is subjecting me to “medical or scientific experimentation” without my consent in breach of section 10 of the NZBORA.
· I have been subjected to arbitrary arrest and detention in breach of section 22 of the NZBORA.
· Because the courts in New Zealand have not to date accepted medical necessity as a defence to any cannabis charges, my right to a fair trial under section 25(a) NZBORA has been breached.
· I contend that the current law prohibiting the personal use of cannabis is hopelessly outdated and plain wrong. This law is widely ignored and/or breached by members of our society such that the law should no longer be enforced by the courts of the land. This law is an “ass” and for the general good of the community it should be recognised as such.
Czech Govt Allows 5 Cannabis Plants For Personal Use From 2010
December 10th, 2009
Dakta Bourbon
The interim Czech government, led by chief statistician-turned-Prime Minister Jan Fischer, Monday took another step towards making casual marijuana smoking a worry-free affair.
Fischer’s cabinet defined what constitutes “small amounts” of cannabis for personal use, clarifying the country’s new penal code that from next year decriminalizes cultivation and possession of the plant by individuals.
As of Jan. 1 ordinary Czechs can grow up to five marijuana plants or have several marijuana cigarettes in their pockets without fear of criminal prosecution. Previously what constituted a small amount was not specified and the police and courts loosely interpreted the penal code case by case, Read the rest of this entry »
49% in California Favor Legalizing, Taxing Pot
November 24th, 2009
Dakta Bourbon
The plurality of voters in California continues to support legalizing and taxing marijuana in order to solve some of the state’s ongoing budget problems.
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state shows that 49% support the idea, while 38% are opposed. Just 12% are undecided.
Voters are slightly more supportive of the idea than they were in July, when 47% favored legalization and taxation of pot and 42% were opposed.
Nationally, 41% of voters think the United States should legalize and tax marijuana to help solve the nation’s fiscal problems, but 49% are against the idea.
California now faces a near $21-billion deficit over the next 18 months.
Most men in California (55%) support the legalization and taxation of marijuana, compared to 45% of women.
Democrats support the idea much more strongly than Republicans and voters not affiliated with either of the major parties.
A California state law passed in 1996 decriminalized marijuana for medical use, and in 2003 a ballot measure specified the drug could be cultivated and distributed to prescription-holding patients through nonprofit collectives.
Return sanity to Parliament – Vote Dakta Green
May 21st, 2009
Dakta Green
Before you vote on 13 June ’09 in the Mt Albert by-election, please view this movie. ‘The Union’. The most important documentary you will watch this decade.
Now cast your vote for Dakta Green.
They cannot sustain a lie.
Send Dakta Green to Parliament and this insanity will end.
Voters of Mt Albert – you have that power.
Thank You
Dakta Green