An impassioned plea for help.

As the people of California have spoken, so shall the California government act Aren’t they supposed to represent us, their constituents? We as supporters of cannabis usage (medicinally or recreationally) have been oppressed, lied to and incarcerated for the sole purpose of feeding a union controlled police state and to ensure the profits of privately held prisons. All with the approval of the pharmaceutical industry which certainly does not need a competition for their products that has no lethal side effects and has patenting issues, let alone that it can be produced in your back yard.

It is obvious that the amount of police investigative prowess needed to Google "medical marijuana San Diego" to find dispensaries to attack, is easier than going after real criminal and drug dealers. Not to mention the potential risk to the officers is virtually nil raiding a dispensary. So why do real police work? Why? Because the people of the state of California have spoken and we want compassionate use laws respected. Because the President of the United States and the Attorney General have stated, both verbally and in writing that the intent of the federal government is to respect the decision of the states regarding medical marijuana.

The laws and guidelines are intentionally left vague so the police can operate in this gray area, fill our jails with non violent users of a plant that has been used medicinally, recreationally, and spiritually for over 5000 years.

Do I really expect Bonnie Dumanis and the San Diego police state to listen to me, to us? No. Sadly the power and influence from the corporate powers that be have total control of the political landscape. Regardless of the common sense, the will of the people, the spirit of the compassionate use laws and guidelines, appeals court decisions, statements from the AG or the POTUS, Bonnie or whomever replaces her will continue to propagate the police state. Driven by law enforcement, medical and pharmaceutical lobbyists the incarceration machine continues unabated.

But what makes me sadder is all the apathy from people that know in their hearts and in their heads that what is happening is WRONG! People that are afraid to speak up, let alone be counted.

To them I saw there is still something that can be done. Not everyone is willing or able to put their reputation on the line for what they believe in, but you can support those that do. Find a person in your personal circle that believes in the movement and let them know you support them. People that support the movement are working for industries and companies that can benefit from the movement but are not willing to risk their reputation in the current political climate. Some can show up for protests in surgical masks, representing the faceless MILLIONS of supporters. If you live near a dispensary or collective then contact them and ask about community outreach. Learn about the people running and using these compassion clinics. The movement needs to represent all aspects of the marijuana advocate. I want to bus in the senior citizens that formed a collective in Leisure World.

Where is the ACLU? Where are the patients’ are rights organizations? Where are the families and relatives of those that have been persecuted? Where are the doctors and lawyers that believe in what is right? Where is the local leadership? City and local representatives should realize that the majority of California citizens are against the raids and believe it is contrary to the laws they voted for.

I conclude by asking you to find a way to support our movement, one that you are comfortable with. We are all creative individuals and are far more resourceful than we give ourselves credit.

DannabisSD
Carlsbad Ca