Spread the Word: Take your activism to the next level

[nicolethebuffydon]

Thank you MPP for the continued fight for our cause! People we can make a differance! If you can't take public action then by god donate! If you can't donate but shop on Amazon, visit the MPP web page and use the link provided to shop. a portion of your purchase goes to the MPP!

[fookii99]

previous comment i was entirely joking sorry for not making it obvious lol

[stivesixsixsix]

If you want to show your suport for the legalization of marijuana go to norml(.)org, click on take action, then click on what can I do, then click on contact repersentatives. From there you can send a prewriten E-mail to your state repersentatives in suport for legalization of marijuana or print one out to send yourself. Together we can make a difference!!!

[BadSmaxx]

Excellent post, unfortunately nearly everywhere this information is posted it has been marked as spam...

As you mentioned:

NORML has taken the task of writing to your representatives and made it extremely simple, they offer a pre-filled out letter or you can write your own, the best part is you do not need to search for where or to whom you need to send it!

This post is NOT SPAM! It is a way to do exactly what this video suggests we do!!

[actyme]

legalize Marijuana, nature's gift ^^

[BadSmaxx]

The symptoms I brought up are minimal, lying and trying to state no one has ever had withdrawals is not going to help with any type of legalization effort. Showing facts, statistics, scientific data does help believe it or not. It is the same way the pharmaceutical companies get their drugs approved for use, whether over the counter or prescription. So really, join the effort or don't, but don't knock those who are active, who have statistics that help the cause, not harm it as you believe.

[slingblade65]

Whatta bunch of BS-Just a way for retarded 420 morons to legalize !

[FUNCLEJ0E]

A court of law is for the protection of rights of every individual (not persons). If you admit you are a person bound by laws they created, and ones you would otherwise not give consent. You must give consent for any court to have power over you. If you agree that they do, well, who are they to argue, if you wish to go to jail or prison? I do not give consent to any court and I lawfully disobey laws that ham me. Lawful excuse is "it causes me harm and I do not wish harm upon myself".

[BadSmaxx]

Joe here is the deal as I have communicated to you in a personal message. Your theories all sound wonderful, but in the real world they don't work. And no a jury of your peers does not mean they have to all smoke marijuana. I don't know where you come up with all of this? Again it all sound great and in a Utopian society it just may fly, but in the real world, in this country, none of it will work. I truly hope you never have to find that out as you seem quite pleased with the world of your mind

[FUNCLEJ0E]

I offered nor stated any theories.

You would control what "your peers" are, if you are representing your own "person", and not being represented by a lawyer (you will loose). It is not just "my" world, it is ours brother.

[FUNCLEJ0E]

If you are FORCED to appear before a JURY, the JURY must be of YOUR PEERS. Meaning they too must smoke marijuana. Good luck to the courts in finding a jury of that nature. No jury of your peers will be found. If you trust a lawyer, you are submitting to a power outside of your own to represent you, and you will loose. Give no power away that you already have.

[FUNCLEJ0E]

If you petition the Government to legalize Marijuana, you will give them power over it. Do not give it to them, as it is your right to use it in the first place.

[FUNCLEJ0E]

If you SUBMIT a PLEA in ANY direction (guilty, not guilty, no contest), you give them power to continue with power. If you do not plea, they have no power to continue, as they just gave it to you to surrender. You will never find a successful court case for using Marijuana, because it will be dismissed, and removed from record. Case dismissed.

[FUNCLEJ0E]

ACTIVISIM,, is an ACT, which is SUBMISSION to the enemy of your individual power. Power in numbers is an illusion of Democracy. Democracy is against the constitution. The word Democracy does not appear once in that document. REPUBLIC, grants EACH the individual rights to lay claim to what ever they wish, so long as it does not cause harm or damage to another. That's it. PERIOD.. Anything else, is profit upon ignorance. Illusion of numbers, and support, when it is not required.

[BadSmaxx]

Joe have you ever read the Constitution? You would be surprised to know what is not in the Constitution, that is why there are Amendments. And much of what you quote is from the Amendments not the original Constitution. And unfortunately you have even managed to misquote the Constitution.

[FUNCLEJ0E]

Amendments are bodies of words to compliment another set of words, or to add information to it. The preamble, allows me to create even my own Constitution, and my own body of words. My constitution is Compassion, Love, Peace and is a law which governs the way to truth. Any body of words that do not contain "compassion", "Love", or "Peace", do not apply to me. Good luck with your body of words and your society.

[devouredbyzombies]

i dont care what you studied in some university, your still an idiot. there is no physical withdraw with weed period. maybe that small1% that might have some weird allergic reaction but i guess thats enough for you to write a paragraph about it like its common. you accuse me of hurting the cause when u sit there and write "withdraw! withdraw!" sounding like o riley or some other analyst on why to keep it illegal but your 4 legalization? dumbass! quit hogging comment space tryin to sound smart

[BadSmaxx]

You are mixing and mashing two people's statements. I never said anything about you hurting shit sherlock. You want to use you and your pothead buddies as examples of proof there there is no withdrawal excellent. I'm not trying to sound smart, then again I just can't get that dimwitted half-assed wording down that you have, sorry I don't meet your guidelines for being pro-pot! I'd peg you more as a huffer than a smoker from your dimwitted comments.

[BadSmaxx]

MPP is a 501(c)(4) (non-profit) lobbying organization before they came along marijuana for medical use was once again banned in every state. Due to their efforts and other like minded organizations and in no small part donors like yourselves, medical marijuana is legal in 13 states and well on the way in others. SO, in my opinion people need to get educate and put their money and time into helping out. Research, Stop spreading disinformation, write to Representatives, rally, and REFORM!

[frankguitar68]

A good way to get non users attention is the cancer facts. 1 out of 3 people will have to face cancer in there lifetime. Knowing that Cannabis can prevent and even cure cancer is a must know information for any human being. Also the way you name it is important, some terms have bad conotation. as an example, using the word Marijuana is bad because it as been created to bring a racial side to it, pot is not better nor grass, weed etc. the only term used should be "CANNABIS the holy plant"

[BadSmaxx]

Yes that is true, unfortunately many pro-Cannabis folks do more harm than good in the fight to legalize. devouredbyzombies is a perfect example. He and his stoner friends do great harm to legalization efforts. I have been a dues paying member of NORML for 26 years and a donor to MPP since 1998, I have participated in two university studies, 1 as a subject, 1 as a panel member, and have testified at the Capitol of both WI & MN yet I'm the stupid one? devouredbyzombies we don't need your "help".

[devouredbyzombies]

can you be more stupid? your lil physical withdraw comment is complete BULLSHIT!!! i have never seen nor heard of anyone having withdraw at all, and iv lived my whole life around pot, smoking it, and being around others who smoke it. iv quit many times for long periods of time. no tremors, or increased aggression or any of that crap you wrote. anxiety? digging deep on that one, loss of appetite? I wish, insomnia? what? and my favorite, increased salivation!! maybe as opposed to cottonmouth lol

[BadSmaxx]

Hey asshole, try reading facts, I'm pro-marijuana not some anti-marijuana bozo touting B.S. I quoted facts from a study I participated in at the UW of Madison. THE FACTS are available for anyone to read, and you clearly missed read my post. Did I say EVERYONE had ANY of the symptoms? NO. You want to walk around spew non-sense from you and your fellow potheads lifelong research you did in mommy's basement fine. But don't begin to pretend your own experience is scientific.

[FUNCLEJ0E]

You study legal documents, which are constructed to keep you barred from being a free man. You study ignorance and the language of law, which is constructed by a society bound by those laws. A free man is not bound to them, only a genius idiot is.

[BadSmaxx]

If legalization is actually considered do you think you and your pothead friends stating "eh man there ain't no stinking withdrawal, no fisical depantants" is going to help the cause? No dipshit it won't. You are nothing but a loud mouthed pothead who will do NOTHING to help legalize marijuana. Your type is why it remains illegal. I am an activist meaning I am actively engaged in reform. You sit at home blazed, uneducated and bitching does nothing but provide more fuel to keep it illegal.

[devouredbyzombies]

you are irrational. its really sad and pathetic. uneducated pothead sitting at home bitching. if thats your idea of someone who smokes marijuana then you are a contradiction to yourself. we dont need your help. i happen to be a college grad and a former cryptotechnician for the usn. i bet i make in 4 months what you make in a year. and my friends make a pretty good living as well. we are responsible smokers and if anything help the cause just by the example we set. good luck with your theories

[BadSmaxx]

Yeah, I bet you're making a fortune, let's see youv'e managed to watch 1500 videos on Youtube in less than 3 months. And until this more rational post you have acted and written like a burned out pothead. Now as far as you advancing the legalization efforts, no sitting around smoking weed will not help the cause. Being active is what it will take and you choose to be a cheerleader instead of a player, fine and good, but don't pretend to know what helps legalize it you haven't the 1st clue.

[devouredbyzombies]

digging pretty deep on that one maxxy. so what if i listen alot of music. your still an arrogant ass

[BadSmaxx]

I'm digging deep? You brought in how much more money you make than me, that you "were a Cryto Technician for the Navy". All irrelevant to the discussion.

The things I have brought has somehow upset you so you try to tell me what helps and does not help the legaliation efforts, yet the only thing you have done to help the effort is smoke weed... I am active in the effort, I know what has worked in other states for medical marijuana legalization, again educate yourself.

[devouredbyzombies]

it became relevant when you called me a pothead loser. youv done alot of bragging yourself. iv done this i do that. i appreciate your efforts to get it legalized but i feel that your descriptions of withdrawal are pushin it. if i believed you i wouldnt argue. i dont believe you. honestly i dont put forth the effort to help cause its just too easy for me to get quality stuff without the hassle of police as it is. it would be nice to have that legal dignity though. i am done with this topic. gl

[BadSmaxx]

Yep, just like the overwhelming majority that would rather see it legal, you dispute facts, tell people who are actively working at legalization they don't know what they are talking about, when handed proof, you dismiss it and say you don't believe it, then wrap it up by saying it is easier to get it illegally than to bother trying to help make it legal.

It has become the American way..

1. Leave it up to others,

2. Don't stand up for what you believe in,

3. Ridicule those that do.

[sturgismom13]

Active in the effort... then you know it is not a question of smoking cannabis. For medicine the best result is eating or vaporized, What keeps it from being legal is all the $ . Oil, plastics, textiles, paper,food, metal, and who knows how many other industries would have to change and retrofit their equipment to operate. Hmmm new jobs?

[BadSmaxx]

Well actually no, vaporized is the best method to avoid carcinogens, but most patients smoke it. As for the products, the first thing in my mind is to rid the world of petroleum based plastics. Hemp (or even corn) makes excellent plastic! And it is easily broken down. Then fuel, textiles, food, cosmetics etc. etc. the possibilities are limited only by our imagination.

But I think ignorance is still the biggest enemy and the ignorance is perpetuated by the government and many in law enforcement.

[wheydust]

Well put. When's the ignorance going to stop?

[BadSmaxx]

Hopefully soon? LOL. But the powers that be seem to think it is a personal assault on the government and law enforcement if they were to reverse themselves. Nothing could be further from the truth, but also unfortunately we have a very complacent society right now. Fewer and fewer people seem to know their rights, exercises their rights, and worse, how the government is SUPPOSED to be in place to protect our rights, not hamper them.

[sturgismom13]

Again you are engaged in a judgmental loop with this guy. Calling people "potheads","blazed" and "uneducated" is not a help to the plant.

[autocar3]

I was wondering how long before fookhead realized he said pot was legal? Must have been really drunk when fookiihead made that comment !

[maxb666555]

fookii99 complete dumbass look what u said "pot is extremely bad for you and has killed millions thats why its legal" thats why its legal its not legal u dumbfuck tard

[autocar3]

Fook you fookii99 you have no clue what your talking about ! You should know what your talking about before you shoot off your mouth.

[fookii99]

pot is extremely bad for you and has killed millions thats why its legal

[RickedRossed]

that is one of the most uneducated statements i have ever heard

please go and look up FACTS researched by medical doctors and scientists

you will soon realise it is almost harmless and about as addictive as caffeine

[xaviermockingbird]

Cannabis is less addictive than caffeine caffeine has a physical addiction which causes headaches when not taken cannabis has no addictive qualities other than its fun so its about as addictive as chocolate or bunnies .

[BadSmaxx]

BULLSHIT Marijuana can cause and often does, Physical Dependence.

Tolerance to THC (the active chemical in marijuana) develops. Withdrawal occurs in some users. The effects of this can be one or more of the following: anxiety, insomnia, loss of appetite, excessive salivation, decreased pulse, irritability, increased mood swings, and even an increase in aggressive behavior, and sometimes tremors. So say what you will. It is not a harmless drug. I for one however want it legalized...

[frankguitar68]

If Cannabis causes physical dependence then why stop it, keep smoking it and you will be fine, it prevent and cures cancer and so many illnesses it's impossible to list them all, so it should be mandatory for everyone to use it

[BadSmaxx]

Unfortunately for me I get drug tested for my job... So I have to stop smoking periodically. So far I have it down to a pretty good science with months of unofficial "notice" we are going to be tested. It has worked for the last 9 years. As for the cancer cures and other illnesses? Yep Frank, it is amazing to see the results of some of the new research. I recently read Marijuana actually reverses some tumor growths! I have been on the hunt for the actual study for 2 months now. Any help?

[sturgismom13]

I have never had withdrawal as you describe it. only irritation at having to wait for it or paranoia at being at a place to purchase and there being REAL drugs there. One becomes dependent on any thing that eases their pain at least cannabis will not give you an overdose that is deadly.

[BadSmaxx]

I guess I was not too clear on the subject of withdrawal perhaps? Most people, even daily users will NOT experience the withdrawal symptoms I mentioned, I thought I made that clearer than I did I guess. But yes some people get severe withdrawal symptoms, it is rare. But so is most of the severe side effects labeled on medication. But companies put it there because it does happen, even 2 out of 10,000 it is still a reaction to the medication. I'm running out of room will send a message.

[weaknotch]

actually 0 reported deaths by the cause of pot ! Get ur facts straight , and its not bad for u but its not good for u ,,,,, but i can be ,,,

[kmd546]

dude fookii99 u moron, Marijuana has never killed a sinlge person accept for thos fuckin immature faggots u see in the comercials shoottin them selfs in the head with a shot gun cuz they were high,

its time 2 wake up people, Marijuana is a plant, its a herb, it can be used 2 help millions with mental and physical problems...

[Jumanji0028]

i think he is joking

[legi0naire]

Why does youtube show the same video 3 times in my list, or do they delete the old ones?

I hope u guys win this war with the government and i hope we do to in Holland where there working on it to make it illegal again.

[FUNCLEJ0E]

There is no "war" against government. You do not have to mail letters to congress to support marijuana. The constitution protects the right to do what ever you want, so long as you do no harm. If you did not make a law against smoking Marijuana, then who did? We are a Republic, not a Democracy. The majority can not dictate the rights of a single person. That is the LAW of the Constitution, which protects EACH, not the majority. Instead of sending letters, read the constitution.

[RickedRossed]

but activism can still help change laws

lets take a quick look at history...

abolition

womens rights

prohibition

those three come to mind as great social rights victories that would not have happened if people had not stood up and voiced their opinion

[FUNCLEJ0E]

Prohibition, was unconstitutional and made criminals wealthy, and now still with taxation makes money for the corrupt government.

Women's rights, was created so that the government could tax both sexes, no other reason. More broken families and hardships from that then from war.

Social victories that aid no human to anything better, or anything that did not exist before hand. If you want to use marijuana, than smoke it, and then win in court. It only takes 1 person - verses petitioning enemy.

[BadSmaxx]

Wow insane much? Woman were taxed prior to the right to vote... No broken families came from taxes no matter who they taxed! What are you thinking your going to win in court? SMOKING MARIJUANA IS NOT LEGAL for recreational purposes anywhere in the USA you won't win shit, plead not guilty and let us know how it goes,

[FUNCLEJ0E]

No one can force anyone to "plea" anything. one can LAWFULLY ignore statutes. Only a "person" is liable for an act against a statute. I am a human being, with the God given right to do as I wish, so long as I do no harm/damage or cause loss to another. The truth is each individual retains the right to freedom and do what ever they wish, by the grace of God. Majority does NOT rule an individual to be free, else America is a prison of fools and slaves, with no power.

[BadSmaxx]

You're a dillusional idiot. If you smoke marijuana recreactionally and get arrested the ONLY way to test the "system" is to plea not guilty.

Now you want to bring your right under some mythical beast into the conversation? God is no more real than Zeus keep posting dimwit, you are a man of many words and no action.

[xaviermockingbird]

True the right to smoke cannabis would be protected by the constitution but because our federal government has made laws against cannabis this right is no longer considered valid and any judge or police officer will essectialy say fuck the constitution and imprison you anyway .

[BadSmaxx]

There never was a constitutional right to smoke marijuana, there is no constitutional right to even smoke cigarettes! Apparently you are confusing what used to be legal with a constitutional right. Have you ever read the constitution? Sorry but it does not sound like it, and if you did apparently you did not understand it. And we'll sum it up by saying police and judges don't need to say fuck the constitution to arrest you for smoking cannabis, it was never a constitutional right to begin with.

[xaviermockingbird]

It had been a while inbetween my last time reading it and my message I had a right from some other bill maybe an idealized one I made up included , your right there is no right to smoke cannabis and many rights I think people should have arent defined in the constitution .

[BadSmaxx]

Wow, I enjoyed your answer! And I agree with your statement about rights I think people should have not being in the constitution as well! Hmmm not the reply I was expecting...

Now if only we were ACTUALLY guaranteed the rights that are in the constitution, maybe we could move forward with some meaningful amendments to address the legalization of marijuana, at the very least for medical purposes.

Ok then.... Thanks for the clarification.

[sturgismom13]

Medical purposes may be a foot in the door but the industrial uses are the very thing that could save our economy.

[sturgismom13]

OK the Constitution came up....written on hemp paper by the founding fathers.

[BadSmaxx]

Yep, and one reason it still exists is because it is on hemp paper, I read had it been printed on other papers available at that time it would have been eaten by it's own acid by now even with preservation techniques.

[fortunate101]

I'm from Melbourne, Australia, how can I help?

(I'm not donating money)

[lifesblood]

set up a protest, hand out pamphlets, inform friends/family/anyone willing to listen, organize a smoke in. phone/write your members of congress. If you can't be bothered to do one of those, you really don't care to see marijuana legalized.

[grimysoldja]

"organise a smoke in" ?

(that sounds like something i could do)

[brn932]

I am to lol

[nectarineblue]

the more the none users of marijuana we can get on ourside the better..

[InKa4484]

I do not know if that really matters, i've met over 100 non users that don't support prohibition and that's been over the last 10 years and i live in a small town so i must assume there are a lot more out there. Yet prohibition is still in action. Maybe the problem is non users aren't motivated to end the prohibition.

[nectarineblue]

good point if it isnt something that effects their everyday activities they don't give it another thought.or any thought for that matter.

Well there is alot of light polls around here.. maybe if I print something out and stick to them.. Everyone else uses them.. lol

[BadSmaxx]

Unfortunately users are not much more motivated than non-users. I know about 100 recreational users, 2 of them are active in changing the laws....

Most don't want to be associated with an illegal substance publicly, some ignorantly feel that them smoking responsibly is evidence enough it should be legal! So truly we have a long way to go. I know more non-users that are active than users. But we cannot give up. Hopefully sooner than later the government will realize the will of the people.

[melodiccreepingdeath]

We shouldnt be as peaceful and pushed around, the goverment wants to fight marijuana WELL LETS GIVE EM ONE! xD After we stop at McDonalds!

[BadSmaxx]

A fine example of what I am referring to. While you talk about giving the Government a fight I seriously wonder if you have written to your representatives to let them know it is time to change the marijuana laws? We don't need to "fight" we need to make it clear it is time to legalize the use of marijuana for adults. That is how our government works! The problem is people, like many politicians, don't want to see it remain a crime, but also don't want to talk about it. Exercise your rights!

[nectarineblue]

none tokers benifit from the legalization of marijuana also, I wouldn't want to have children that could end up with no future just because they went off & experimented with marijuana..losing the change of a better job or higher education, and possible incarceration..It doesnt hurt to see things in the shoes of the none user .use it for the basis of the conversation, showing your willingness to see where they are coming from, making it easier for them to begin to see where we are coming from.

[BadSmaxx]

BRAVO! Good points made there, and don't forget marijuana has medical uses as well, and hopefully the government will realize HEMP is not marijuana and will begin allowing people to grow it again. The laws now in effect for growing hemp for seeds, textiles, rope etc. make it cost prohibitive, at least in Minnesota. It is insane what they demand, razor wire (like you see at prisons) on top of a 12 foot high fence, which that alone kills 90% of people's interest in growing it..

[wakeborder711]

Come on every body, speak up and start the process of changing!

[Fujimoto420]

I've donated to MPP in the past. It makes you feel good, knowing that you're money is going to a good cause. I gotta renew my membership though.

[SheepDogProductions]

I have convinced many people who were strongly opposed to everything marijuana, into people who believe that it should be legalized.

[xsabbathgamer]

don't convince people you are right convince them to research the information personally

[SheepDogProductions]

...Are you serious?

Do you even know why you wrote what you wrote??

Please, don't comment if you have nothing constructive to add.

[shutout309]

that actually makes perfect sense he wants the people to do research for themeselves

[SheepDogProductions]

Most of the time, people who are against the legalization of marijuana are closed minded (unwilling to even consider ideas that differ from their own). Telling someone to go do research on something they have made their mind up on is useless. YOU (I am not saying you're not educated on the subject) need to educate yourself, and then spread the information to others. Others being people who base their views on this subject off of lies and propaganda.

[xsabbathgamer]

I understand what you're saying, but i'm not for the idea of pushing alot of opinions, because thats how marijuana got illegal in the first place.

If everyone looked up facts instead of hersey from other people, marijuana wouldn't be illegal in the first place.

[SheepDogProductions]

But what I'm pushing is NOT an opinion. What I am doing is attempting to replace fears and ignorance based on lies and propaganda with THE FACTS.

[InKa4484]

i have to disagree when i think of the beginning of prohibition 3 factors come to mind, racism, profit, and propaganda. When mexican immigrants used to commit a crime they were just said to be crazy on marijuana, Timber companies lobbied to get marijuana banned because hemp is a cheaper way to make paper than lumber. Then they made propaganda videos to convince people that it would make them crazy.

[xsabbathgamer]

I wrote that so people won't be so one sided in the argument. If you tell people that they should do a little look up (unbias information) instead of hearing "legalize it" as a reason.

[abramstank1]

im under 18 can I still help?

[PhrexianReturns]

You can help, but not in the same way as we who are 18+

Just get out there and inform the public with whatever legal means you can.

[ryanmail2004]

even if you are under 18, you still have rights. Sure drugs aren't available to you legally but i don't see why a congressman wouldn't want your future vote.

[TheHersey]

Ya I got the Canadian problem(not really a problem, but in this case) too...

[EnJayy1111]

too bad i cant help out, being canadian, and under 18