Remembering San Francisco's "Summer of Love"

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/fora/showthread.php?t=1424

Dr. David E. Smith, founder of San Francisco's Height Ashbury Free Clinics, reminisces on his experiences during that city's "Summer of Love" of 1967.

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"The Roots of a Counter-Culture" with panelists David E. Smith, Executive Medical Director, Prometa Center for Addiction, Founder, Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic; Wavy Gravy, Activist, Clown, Former Frozen Dessert; Wes "Scoop" Nisker, Author Radio Commentator; Paul Krassner, Writer, Founder, The Realist Magazine. Moderated by Peter Finch,Co-host, KFOG Morning Show.

In the summer of 1967, youths from all over the country converged on San Francisco and laid the foundation for a socio-political legacy. Forty years later, decisions made during the Summer of Love continue to have an impact on our national politics and our lives. Join in a discussion with panelists who witnessed the revelry and the repercussions of a summer that shaped not only a generation, but a way of life. - Commonwealth Club of California

Dr. Smith is a Visiting Research Physician, who is serving as State Medical Specialist for a substance abuse services grant at the Institute for Health and Aging at the University of California, San Francisco. In 1967, Dr. Smith founded the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics in San Francisco. He is a fellow and past President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He is also Medical Director at the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, and is Associate Clinical professor, Clinical Toxicology and Occupational Health, at the School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco. Since 1984, Dr. Smith has served as Research Director at MPI Treatment Services at Summit Medical Center in Oakland, California. In addition, Dr. Smith served as Visiting Associate Clinical Professor of Behavioral Pharmacology, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nevada Medical School, Reno Nevada. He recently founded the Free Clinic Cooperative, who mission is to reach out to and support free medical clinics nationwide.

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[Nikolaii257]

I wish to thank Dr. David Smith for his valuable help when I needed it. I remember some of the early use of acupuncure and electrical stimulation, much like a T.E.N.S. unit, which helped with pain issues. That guy did a lot of good. Thank you, David.

[rickryansworld2]

Thank God I never had to use the Free Clinic when I was there in 1967 & 1968.

I was too high on the music and free love from the wild women there.

Rick Ryan

[nerblebun]

@DirkjeA This old hippie agrees with you 100% . Peace.

[DirkjeA]

@nerblebun Oké, I had the year mixed up. But what I meant still stands. The feeling of unity, love and understanding was really strong. Doesn't mean ppl can't reunite and believe in something anymore. Looking at the Occupy Movement, and how this is spreading all over the world, looking at the "Whale Wars" against the Japanese and Norse govt., or the anti fascism mov in Europoe etc. makes my heart melt and makes me want to wave my hippie flag once more. I still believe in ppl who want to fight.

[nerblebun]

@DirkjeA 1967....Summer of Love.

[WNSoren]

@rickryansworld2 hope they shaved bro

[6749er]

Ciao @MARSICCHIA you showed up were it was 40 some years before. The good is still going on but not at the tourist places from 40 years ago. Haight was dead and over from what it was before the summer of 1967 was over. Your English is better than my Italian. Best to you.

[xwaystranger]

Smith (inherited a million dollar home). Nisker (Trustfund from East Coast) Timothy Leary (rich kid) Ram Das (father owned railroads) Peter Coyote (wealth unlimited) They all have everything is Common....MONEY From Their RICH ELITE families!! Social Action? LOL

[reivenlocke]

Nisker is such a mark for himself and he's probably the only guy on the planet that thinks he's funny. And anyone that nicknames themself "Scoop" has got issues.

[ANEWWORLD2012]

2012 a NEW SUMMER OF LOVE ? See the connection 2012 the song-Harry Loco

[atfatw]

why not put your photos and tapes on CD as they seem to be of historic importance