關於我： Welcome to Tulsa NORML's local chapter. We will be working in the greater Tulsa area to lessen penalties and save Tulsa taxpayers' money by allowing the police to focus on more violent and serious crimes.
A response I received from Oklahoma Congressman John Sullivan about the support of Bill HR 2943 (An Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults):
Thank you for contacting me with your thoughts regarding the legalization of marijuana. I appreciate hearing from you about this issue and welcome the opportunity to respond.
The negative effects of marijuana are well proven by the American Medical Association and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Daily use of marijuana affects the parts of the brain that control memory, attention, and learning, and also causes some changes in the brain that are like those caused by cocaine, heroin, and alcohol. Additionally, smoking marijuana causes similar lung damage as smoking cigarettes. Scientists are still learning about the many affects of marijuana. I do not believe that we can in good conscience fully decriminalize marijuana when there is still so much unknown information about the long-term health risks associated with it, both mentally and physically.
While we may disagree on this particular issue, I respect your opinions and your insight. It is an honor to serve you in Washington. If you would like more information on issues, or would like to share your thoughts with me via e-mail, you may visit my website at http://sullivan.house.gov. Please do not hesitate to contact me again should you have further concerns on federal legislation or programs.
Sincerely,
John Sullivan Member of Congress _____________________________________________________
Original:http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/600/will_foster_oklahoma_prison_parole_medical_marijuana Will Foster became a poster boy for drug law reform more than a decade ago, when he was sentenced by an Oklahoma court to a nightmarish 93 years in prison for growing marijuana plants to treat his rheumatoid arthritis. National publicity -- indirectly gained for Foster by StoptheDrugWar.org, publisher of this newsletter -- helped get his sentence reduced to 20 years, and in 2001, he was paroled to California. Now he is back in prison in Oklahoma, charged with violating the terms of his parole, and is likely to remain there until either 2011 or 2015 -- depending on whose interpretation of the state's arcane sentencing laws is followed.
according to the TODAY show 8 million PROFESSIONAL women smoke MARIJUANA on a daily basis. Legalize it already!!!!this is coming from a professional woman that in a state where it is legal for medicinal use i would have a script for three different ailments..Lupus being one of them..
thats my boy J.D.!!! everyone come out and show your support.. its about time oklahoma catches up with the times.. having lived in london and amsterdam i know how it goes down over there and its beautiful!
Study finds the biochemical pathway in weed that causes forgetfulness. Future pain medications could now be made with only the pain relieving parts of weed.
hey thanx 4 the add i'm glad u found me.i totally support it.if u could just let me kno when the next meeting is i've never been 2 1 and i'd like to go along w like a crap load of ppl following. so plz post a date or comment on my page.thanx.
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