abc7news.com: The Battle To Legalize Hemp In CA 2/19/07
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- abc7news.com: The Battle To Legalize Hemp In CA 2/19/07
- ALCP: Sick people risk arrest over cannabis laws
- Congress Considering Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007
- Elaborate marijuana growing operation uncovered.
- Cannabis loses appeal for young people
- Marijuana Relieves HIV Nerve Pain
- Stolen marijuana reported to police
abc7news.com: The Battle To Legalize Hemp In CA 2/19/07
abc7news.com – Feb 19, 2007
Charles Meyer, California farmer: “I looked for the crop that had versatility. Hemp is one of the most versatile we can grow. ” Hemp comes from the same plant as marijuana. Both are cannabis sativa, but hemp has only trace amounts of THC, the stuff that gets you high. Story continues below Advertisement digGetAd(“Rectangle”); Assemblyman Mark Leno, (D) San Francisco: “A good analogy would be industrial hemp has about as much THC content as the poppy seeds that your bagel has opium. ” State Assemblyman Mark Leno wants to let Charles Meyer and other California farmers try their hand at hemp. It’s already legal in at least 30 countries, including China, Canada and most of Europe.
ALCP: Sick people risk arrest over cannabis laws
Scoop.co.nz – Scoop.co.nz (press release) – Feb 19, 2007
This is simply because cannabis works forthem in ways that the highly addictive and potentiallylethal prescription medicines do not. Many of those legaldrugs have very nasty side effects. They cause hangovers asthough users had been up partying all night. But theyhaven’t been enjoying a party at all. Being in constantpain and discomfort is no fun… Police also do occasionally use theirdiscretionary powers and dispose of cannabis plant materialinstead of charging people with possessing it. It has beenclear to the ALCP that large pharmaceutical corporationshave been trying for years to make patentable medicines fromcannabis. This is because cannabis is an amazing plant. But its impossible to slap a patent on a plant in order tomake legal drug money from it, so they must painstakinglyseparate out each chemical from the plant, and find aparticular illness that might be effectively treated withit. At great length and cost. If finally permitted intothe country sometime in the distant future will these drugsbe expensive and subsidised by Pharmac Yes, you the Kiwitaxpayer will be responsible for paying. It is also worthpointing out that only a tiny fraction of this extensivecorporate research has been reported on by NZ media and as aresult the general public are blissfully unaware of howeffective cannabis is as a medicine.
Congress Considering Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007
Wisconsin Ag Connection – Feb 19, 2007
The chief sponsor of H. 1009, the “Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007,” is Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) and the nine
original co-sponsors are Representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Barney Frank (D-MA), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Maurice
Hinchey (D-NY), Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), Jim McDermott (D-WA), George Miller (D-CA), Pete Stark (D-CA) and Lynn
Woolsey (D-CA). The bill may be viewed online at www… html”It is indefensible that the United States government prevents American farmers from growing this crop. The prohibition
subsidizes farmers in countries from Canada to Romania by eliminating American competition and encourages jobs in industries
such as food, auto parts and clothing that utilize industrial hemp to be located overseas instead of in the United States,” said
Paul. “By passing the Industrial Hemp Farming Act the House of Representatives can help American farmers and reduce the
trade deficit — all without spending a single taxpayer dollar. companies that manufacture or sell products made with hemp include Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, a California company
who manufactures the number-one-selling natural soap, and FlexForm Technologies, an Indiana company whose natural fiber
materials are used in over 2 million cars.
Elaborate marijuana growing operation uncovered.
Free with registration – Macon Telegraph – AccessMyLibrary.com – Feb 19, 2007
–> COPYRIGHT 2007 The Macon Telegraph Byline: Liz Fabian Feb. 19–Lamar County Sheriff’s Office investigators are following leads after a sophisticated operation to grow marijuana without soil was discovered in a house Friday in the northeast section of the county. The house at 158 Mann Road contained a hydroponics marijuana garden in the 1560 sqare.
Cannabis loses appeal for young people
abc.net.au – Feb 19, 2007
The report by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre has found half of people think cannabis can lead to schizophrenia and depression. It also found half of people under 30 have friends who use cannabis, but a third of those surveyed find the practice unacceptable. The centre’s Paul Dillon says marijuana is becoming uncool amongst young people, and that is mainly to do with education campaigns. “We’re not focussing on the long-term health effects or even necessarily the psychological effects, we’re looking more at the social impacts, the way that it will affect your relationship, how will it affect your financial situation – these are the things young people really relate to,” he said. Mr Dillon says there is a sense the drug is anti-social. “I think we’ve done a pretty good job of educating, particularly young people, that getting stoned is not a particularly fun thing to do,” he said. The Federal Government says the figures are proof its war on drugs is working.
Marijuana Relieves HIV Nerve Pain
Medical News Today – Feb 19, 2007
Participants in the study reported no serious side effects. Researchers say similar results were reported in two recent placebo-controlled studies of marijuana-related therapies for nerve pain associated with multiple sclerosis. The study was supported by the University of California Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research and conducted at the National Institutes of Health-funded General Clinical Research Center at San Francisco General Hospital. The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 20,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to improving patient care through education and research. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. For more information about the American Academy of Neurology, visit.
Stolen marijuana reported to police
Gainesville Sun – Feb 19, 2007
Two men entered his apartment, one of whom said, “I’m trying to eat. Give me the stuff,” according to the police report. He said he gave the men the marijuana and money before they fled. The violent crimes task force, formed last month in the wake of several high-profile crimes, investigated the home invasion. Kameg said police were able to locate and arrest the suspects over the course of the night. Chu said the robbery made him concerned for his safety and the safety of his girlfriend. He said it was logical to call police, despite more recent advice he’s been getting to the contrary.