Marc Emery needs our support

[del...]

and seeing as how they don't enforce sales tax on interstate sales, i can't see that one flying very far. the whole deal centers on the fact he's being charged with crimes in the states for the same ones he's been committing in the open in canada for over a decade (except that laudering charge but that'll be interesting to watch to see how they can tie in donations to a political cause to money laundering...it'll open up a whole new can of worms!). i doubt if this will get far in the courts but will be an extreme financial burden on those involved, probably their intent as a "2nd best" outcome.

[ArtRollins]

Marc Emery is a victim of a ridiculous war against a weed. The deep and horrible tendrils of the corporate United States government are reaching out to make a political statement to the world. Marc is no enemy. He is a friend. He is a stoner. He stands for Liberty and Freedom not just for a plant, but also for humanity. Without the liberty and freedom to choose, what does one have?

Marc is committed to the cause of liberty. His life is based on ones liberty to choose ones own medication. The corporate United States government wants to tell Marc he canâ??t let Americans make their choices. Americans are weak knee wipes that canâ??t stand for their rights. They lost it eons ago and march to whatever tunes the president decrees in his next presidential order (ever see authority for presidential orders in their Constitution?) That country is controlled by a corporation in Washington DC. Can you justify a limited liability corporation being "responsible" to the people? How does responsibility fall on limited liability?

But being that as it may, Marc is for real. The guy gives his profits away. Why keep something they (the government) would steal from you if you had? We do need to help. So read that page, I want to steal it and put it on all my sites. Stoner freaks cant get off the duff to do some stuff, come on, that's nuff yuall

Art Rollins
Cannabis Farmer

[ArtRollins]

(except that laudering charge but that'll be interesting to watch to see how they can tie in donations to a political cause to money laundering...it'll open up a whole new can of worms!). i doubt if this will get far in the courts but will be an extreme financial burden on those involved, probably their intent as a "2nd best" outcome.

If you saw this week the Patriot Act, the most un-patriotic act ever produced by a government, has in it a new crime called narco-terrorisim. It may be coincidence that it passed as they grabbed our friend, but I believe they want to use that law. I hope that the lawyers up their realize that once in the US, other charges, such as treason as read in the new narco-terrorist provision in the Patriot Act may be applied. America is no land of freedom or Liberty. A hostile force holds it, unaccountable to the people. Do not give Marc up to them. The money laundering is easy once you understand the "rule of law." You see, Marc send money over borders to individuals working to "change the laws of the United States." The United States, in that Patriot act defines treason as "disagreeing with the laws of the United States." Do you not think this fits quite well?

Art - American in Exile
Cannabis Farmer

[del...]

it is something every american should/must fear! this so-called patriot act goes against everything this country was founded on! now bush wants to make it part of the constitution instead of yearly or bi-yearly (whatever it is) renewals like it is now. now why does bush feel such a need to make this permanent???

[duppy man]

or just shop at the cc store...

http://www.cannabisculture.com/newst...page.cgi?num=0

going to have a look the guy is a hero we should all lend our support

[gs8778]

Fuck Emery, I hope the bastard rots. Overcharging for inferior product that doesnt even get where it's sent. If you've dealt with him you'd know he's a scumbag.

[kablam]

...now why does bush feel such a need to make this permanent???

Because bush and his administration are all about one thing... taking money and power and maintaining it on a long term basis. The want to keep control by scaring the pants off of everyone. Playing up the terrorist boogieman that we all need to be protected from, by him and his people, military, ect. Anyway, this belongs in the political forum and there is a reason I don't visit that one...

[FunkyMonkey]

Well said Art and Del. As a Canadian I appreciate your position. You recognise the implications of this issue on both sides of the border and the world at large as a result. This will be a prescedant setting case for American foreign policy and relations between our two countries.
I am confidant that we can show the powers that be that we the people have the power and are prepared to use it. All we have to do is change that premise into action in as many people as possible. Our combined voices have the power to be heard if we can just inspire more people into standing up for what they hold in their hearts in the face of these bullies.We are many, but not as organised as they. The fear mongering that set the stage for this action has reached many people. We need to reach them with truth. When I say 'we' I mean everyone who cherishes their freedom and can see the lies that threaten it.
I am not as educated on American policy and recent changes in power structures as you are and I appreciate the opportunity to learn as we together fight this fight.
Peace.

[FunkyMonkey]

GS8778:
Yea youre right man. Forget all that crap we've been spewing about human rights, personal freedom, international bullying, access to medication and all that petty unimportant stuff. Lets get to what is REALLY important here.
We should drag him over the border to face persecution and life imprisonment while the funds that move the Marijuana legalization machine are spent on lawyers and bail . WE should do that because the mailman lost your fucking seeds.
Then we can all watch as they go from one target to the next and persecute anyone who refuses to acknowledge the supremacy of the American government over all sovereign nations and their peoples.


You, kiddo, have a lot of growing up to do before you can sit at the grownups table to talk. In the mean time go educate yourself pal. Do some reading on Marc and his life and how the risks and shit he has taken have benefitted you, then come back with your public apology.
Peace, and happy reading.

[gs8778]

Just saying the man's a real asshole. obviously you've never dealt with him. And ask some other's that have been around here longer than you. newbie