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| User_name | Mike Patriquen |
| User_email | mpat@accesswave.ca |
| url | www.railroaded.info |
| city | Halifax |
| state | N.S. |
| country | Canada |
| comments | I have an exemption yet the federal government is attempting to send me to prison for 10 years on a pot charge. Go figure.. |
| User_name | Neil MacDonald |
| User_email | neil-macdonald@home.com |
| city | Saskatoon |
| state | Sask |
| country | Canada |
| comments | I saw the show health matters and was very interested in the uses of medical marijuana. A friend of mine on disability because of her arthritis was wondering if marijuana could benifit her and how she should go about legally obtaining marijuana. She doesn't have Email. If you have info I can pass onto her please let me know. Thanx in advance. |
| User_name | Mike McGaw |
| User_email | mcgaw_mike@hotmail.com |
| url | http://www.mum'sfamilyhempfarm.org |
| city | Tillsonburg |
| state | Ont |
| country | Canada |
| comments | I am also a reg. exemptee. I have a cultivation license. I am also offering grow kits for anyone interested. They come complete, less seeds of course and 400w and 1000w systems are available. Contact me at 519-688-5965 and leave message. I will return all calls. Confidential of course. Seasons Greetings to all ! Mike Mcgaw Exemptee from Ont. |
| User_name | Shelley Watson |
| User_email | shelleyandsandy@ns.sympatico.ca |
| state | NS |
| country | Canada |
| comments | I am glad to see so many people fighting for this mission. Keep it up there are many more people who can be helped. |
| User_name | Tyson Brown |
| User_email | stykman54@hotmail.com |
| city | Hamilton |
| state | Ont |
| country | Canada |
| comments | just stopped by ur site to check it out. have spoken to Alison on the phone several times she has been so helpful explaining my rights and all general need to know hints. Thanks to all |
| User_name | michael w valentine |
| User_email | mwval@sunline.net |
| city | punta gorda |
| state | fl |
| country | U.S.A |
| comments | to relieve the devastating effect OF MULTIPLESCLEROSIS |
| User_name | wayne robinson |
| comments | hope U fynd relief from ur pain I:0)In God we trust ,use weed,don't RUST |
| User_name | Jennifer C-B |
| User_email | djjenilyn@aol.com |
| url | www.hometown.aol.com/djjenilyn |
| city | Canton |
| state | OH |
| country | USA!!! |
| comments | Thank you for this page. Thank you for your courage. My Grandmother had MS. She lived for more than 50 years with it!! There is hope!! But to my point. I have had a really rough struggle for the past seven years (my story is on my page). And after arguing with doctors for all these years, I found the best medicine can be grown in the back yard. The only reason that all of the governments of the world have not legalized medical use, is that they are making too much money by keeping it illegal. They not only make money from the "busts" of marijuana, but all of the money that they get from the drug companies. There is no other reason. And it's about time that this changes!! KEEP UP THE FIGHT!! And hopefully the USA will follow Canada's lead. God Bless |
| User_name | Marijuana Posters |
| User_email | sales@marijuana-posters.com |
| url | http://www.marijuana-posters.com |
| city | 420sville |
| state | IL |
| country | USA |
| comments | Visit Marijuna-Posters.com for a wide assortment of drug related and marijuana posters! |
| User_name | Goo |
| User_email | gynchis@cogeco.ca |
| city | BurlOak |
| state | Canada |
| comments | Thanks for your support every one! Gary and Alison aka Goo and Primey |
| User_name | Barry |
| User_email | b4.after@sk.sympatico.ca |
| country | EARTH |
| comments | MARIJUANA I think that we should litterly pump THC smoke into the terriorist caves and then when they come out all happy ill give them prescription pills.the same ones ive been using not to many though we only want to slowly pull our own terriorst attack on their internal organs ,all of them except for their lungs (because the pills i have to use dont seem to effect my lungs).then well have to slowly increase the amounts we give them because we dont want to attact their central nervious systemm to quickly or they will just be vegitables after a very short time.another thing we could do just for kicks is change their prescriptions a few times ,(sort of use them like guinneypigs dont wory though they wont die i didnt .)but oh wow ill tell you that these terriorest wont be having much fun expecially when we tell them that we have a new pprecription drug here in our country CANADA and its called MEDICAL MARIJUANA and you terriorist Dont get any either.oh wow can you just imagine what kind of phycological impact this would have on these terriorist.hay wait second here i think that the doctors ive seen may be terriorist because they are still are acttacking me and what makes its worse is that these doctors specialist and goverment are attacking MY FAMILY through me. well i have to go find some MARIJUANA and SMOKE UP ALL THE TERRIORISTS that have attacked us and still are. Barry |
| User_name | wrobinson |
| User_email | wrobinson@bfree.on.ca |
| city | waterford |
| state | ont |
| country | can |
| comments | 2alison from wellington wayne I misseed the coverage on oct 22 any Idea of rerun scheduling do thnak U for info and updates re "56" app cat :2 G.P. signature only application.I am taking a shot at doc only app this month I'll keep U posted on the malarky and bullcraap that spews from the angels of death when I prod them wiyh this simple one on one on one G.P. endorsed app.Cant win less U enter the race,the human race ,that is Keep up Ur FYNE TASK at the mission. I'll drop a lyne next week and update on the battle with H.C. Later Wayne |
| User_name | KIM MIDWINTER |
| User_email | THEBLONDEDEVIL01@HOTMAIL.COM |
| city | TORONTO |
| state | ON |
| country | CANADA |
| comments | HEY ALISON!! IT'S GREAT THAT YOU GOT THIS GOING AS FAR AS YOU DID. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU. YOUR WEBSITE IS THE BEST. I'M GLAD YOU ARE DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING. KIM |
| User_name | Pamela Read |
| User_email | quiall@interlog.com |
| city | Oakville |
| state | Ontario |
| country | Canada |
| comments | I am intrigued by Alison's energy and passion. I am investigating the use of marijuana to assist in my leg spasms. I spoke to Alison today and she left me with a lot to think about. I'll let you know the outcome. Thanks Alison, I was a little depressed when I called you. Now I have something to do. |
| User_name | Alison Myrden |
| url | you are here |
| state | Ontario |
| country | Canada |
| comments | Hello Everyone. I apologize for the late entry on the absolutely atrocious act of violence that has so upset people of the world. We all talk of this: We never thought we would see this in OUR lifetime.... We at the Medical Marijuana Mission, as well as all of us involved in the issue of marijuana as medicine here in Canada, would like to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathies to our incredibly strong neighbours to the South, in the United States of America. We could never have imagined that this would actually become a part of our History, having had a number of smaller Wars already to help us dismiss the thought of the "BIG" one really coming. How people can believe in acts of violence and expect someone NOT to retaliate, is beyond words. We all know what is coming. Over 5,000 people have been murdered and injured because of a small group of very bad people we refer to as Terrorists. We need to come together, as so many have said already and behave as ONE race - the HUMAN race. Let us set a precedent by acting rationally. The World is watching. We are all holding our breath. We do not want Wold War III. Please help us to bring love, strength and compassion into this sad situation. God Bless all of those who are helping to find the souls that have been lost in all of this devastation. God Bless those who are helping out in ANY way. Do what you can. Write letters to your local Fire Department telling them how lucky you are to have them to protect you and how proud of them you are. Write your Police. Give Blood. Donate clothing. Donate food. Donate money. Anything you can do will help. Last but not least, say a prayer fo those departed and those still missing. God Bless you all for caring. Love and the biggest squish you have ever seen to all who need one, Alison and Gary The Medical Marijuana Mission Ontario, Canada |
| User_name | Rosanne Willoughby |
| User_email | farmerred1@hotmail.com |
| city | Newmarket |
| state | Ontario |
| country | Canada |
| comments | I suffer from fibromyalgia and would like any information on Drs. in my area who advocate the use of marijauna for this condition. |
| User_name | MARY JANE |
| comments | I LOVE MARIJUANA, BUT IF IT IS TO BE LEGALIZED THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE EDUCATION ABOUT THE TOPIC. I HAVE FRIENDS WHO HAVE SMOKED THE REEFER FOR YEARS AND STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT THE EFFECTS ARE. YOUNG PEOPLE WHO START DON'T REALLY CARE AS LONG AS THEY GET HIGH AND LOOK COOL AROUND THIER FRIENDS. WE HAVE TO MAKE PEOPLE TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. |
| User_name | Barry |
| User_email | b4.after@sk.sympatico.ca |
| state | saskatchewan |
| country | canada |
| comments | hello,Alison.just wanted you to know that you are definatly having a possitive effect on Health canada.im just starting the process of getting the paper work filled out .wich is about 5 minutes of writing for a specialist.but it takes several months to see a specialist .to get these few,simple questions that would take my family doctor.[ whom i could get in to see in a couple of days.]the same 5 minutes to fill out my application.i just donot understand expecialy when my doctor already knows my 11 year history of being treated prettymuch as a ginneypig with all the, here try this pill and try this pill and this pill.oh oh having some majior side effects well then here, you have to take this pill too and it will help with the side effects from the other pills oh and id better give you a prescription for some cream for the skin rash.ive been prescribed by several doctors,specialist,over 300 different types of drugs. i have been prescribed the same 4 prescription pills and creams, and a couple of demeral shots and all the overthe counter drugs other crap,that i needed to help control some of the side effects from these pills.i was using about 900 pills a month like you alison. ive been using marijuana for about 7months . AND MARIJUANA DOSE WORK ive had no majior side effects from marijuana ,ive had nowithdrawls from all the pills ,i dont have any monies to get the marijuana that i need to keep me free from having to go back to these PEOPLE killing pills .ive already been DEAD for the past 11 years and ill tell you I love being Alive.and my wife and children love me being alive onceagain.Do you know why i have to go see a specialist when ihave alreaday pernamently toataly disabled,by 2 specialist and my doctor has all my medical history on file.i cant not only afford to go see a specialist and i live about 30 miles from the nearest town,but i cant afford to play russian roulett with my life and my familys anymore.if i have to take these fnkg pills ,ill probley go crazy,my wife is already starting to get scared because she knows what thes pills do to me .and ill end up falling into catagory #1 so if you could help me please let me know asap. Barry |
| User_name | Alison Walton |
| User_email | dolphin@tinybubbles.ca |
| url | www.tinybubbles.ca |
| city | Sault Ste. Marie |
| state | Ont. |
| country | Canada |
| comments | Hey Ali, was great finally meeting you at Hempfest 2001. :-) Thanking you again for your speach and the vast information you provided to the people in attendance. Steven Vandekemp and yourself provided the information needed for the local press to bring front page coverage for the cause in this area. Now it's up to us to keep it there. PS. love the Medical Marijuana Mission Shoulder Bag which is available for purchase at: http://www.planetarypride.com/hempfest2001.html Take care, Alison |
| User_name | Wayne Phillips |
| User_email | talisman@yahooka.com |
| city | Hamilton |
| state | Ont |
| country | Canada |
| comments | Excellent site and thumbs up for the courageous work being done by all. Obtuse Cannabis law, medicinal or otherwise, is and will increasingly be seen for what it in fact is... a great big pile of DOO-DOO! |
| User_name | John A. |
| city | love |
| state | confusion |
| country | mindless |
| comments | P.S. Thanks for the picture of the band on your web site.Love and Kisses , John A. |
| User_name | John A.Mac Donald ( Tom Petty ) |
| comments | It was very nice to meet you,Pretty young thing.To bad your boyfriend was there,HA HA.Anyway I gave the information to my sister that you gave me and also your story from the web along with your web page.You will probably hear from her,I hope.To bad we didn"t get to play more,seemed liked all the songs were fitting for the occasion and you seem to be a Petty fan.I also have a solo Bob Dylan thing going.Hempfest was a very nice and warm day.All the speeches were very good,I go to M.A.P. for news often.The boys at Kings Hwy. all say hi!Note : look up primrose in your herb book,other uses? Lots of love and keep on keeping on.John A, |
| User_name | jini |
| User_email | christiansforcannabis@hotmail.com |
| url | http://www.christiansforcannabis.com |
| state | IL |
| comments | Great site - I hope to look around a bit longer when I have a chance. God bless and keep up the good fight...:*) love and peace, -jini Jennifer L.G. Wallace, Editor ChristiansForCannabis.Com http://www.christiansforcannabis.com |
| User_name | crazzy peace |
| User_email | crazzy420ont@yahoo.ca |
| city | west lorne |
| state | ont |
| country | canada |
| comments | keep up the good work I have been trying to help when I was in B.C canada the past 4.(20) years and Im glad to see it paid off.we have so far to go yet nt love ya all thanks again crazzy peace |
| User_name | Mike McGaw |
| User_email | mike_mcgaw@hotmail.com |
| city | Tillsonburg |
| state | Ont |
| country | Canada |
| comments | I have been fighting to get exempted since 99. I have been disabled since 77. Car accident in 99 left me partially paralized on my whole left side. I am taking morphine and marijuanna. The ability to be able to smoke means everything. Can we do something about the cost? |
| User_name | David Fawcett Sr. |
| User_email | dfawcettsr@juno.com |
| url | http://community-2.webtv.net/starchild101/DavidFawcett/ |
| city | Ontario |
| state | California |
| country | used to be |
| comments | Lengthy Update... Sorry about the length, but if you only knew how long it took to transfer it to here, you'd read it out of sympathy. Alison, you're still the best! You rock! Thanks fer all!!! Love and God bless Dave Now here's your up date.... 5-15-2001 The Daily Bulletin ran an article about the Supreme Justices decision that there is no medical justification for the use of marijuana. It was misquoted in saying that this decision disallows medical marijuana patients in California to use medical marijuana. I was appalled at this misrepresentation and called them to tell the truth. The Supremes decision in no way changed proposition 215, and that I am a marijuana patient and shall continue to grow, posses and use medical marijuana until my M.D. says otherwise. The reporter I was talking to (Mike Rappaport) asked if I would mind being interviewed. I said no and he came the next day with a photographer. The article is below, it came out on the front page of Sunday’s edition with color a picture of me in my garden. Daily Bulletin Article May 20, 2001 MAN MOVING TO CANADA OVER POT His backyard barbecue is rusting and the pool needs maintenance. A sign in the front yard lists the Ontario house for sale. It's something David Fawcett said was an unpleasant but necessary step. "We have lost everything," he said. "We're losing everything we own because of this." "This" is Fawcett's struggle with the law over his right to grow and use marijuana for medical purposes, a right seemingly ensured by the passage of Proposition 215 in November 1996. His struggle will ultimately send him to Canada, where he says he can live and practice his trade as a toolmaker and machinist while still using marijuana to help alleviate the pain from his medical problems. In a time when Californians - and many Americans in general - have become more tolerant of the medical uses of marijuana, Fawcett, 45, says the country's "drug war" mentality has ruined his life. His problems began in the early '80s when he was diagnosed with shingles, a viral disease that results in periodic blisters along the nerve paths. His doctor at the time prescribed cortisone shots and codeine pills, but the side effects caused other problems. "Too many cortisone shots would weaken my bones," Fawcett said. "And when I took the codeine, I couldn't work at my job." Several years later, a doctor told Fawcett he couldn't prescribe anything officially, but suggested that if he had access to marijuana, he should smoke it. "It was before (Proposition) 215 had passed, and he took me aside," Fawcett said. "He said, 'If it works, keep doing it, but don't tell anyone I told you.'" It worked, so he kept doing it. He found that it made a significant difference in reducing his pain. When Proposition 215 passed in 1996, he thought of getting a compassionate use certificate from his original doctor. That doctor had moved back to Iraq and was no longer available. It didn't matter until Oct. 15, 1999, when San Bernardino County's special West End Narcotics Enforcement Team, armed with assault rifles and wearing body armor, raided his home. They arrested him for cultivation and possession of marijuana for sale and confiscated the plants he had been growing. "They killed my dog too," Fawcett said. "She was 19 years old and no threat, but they sprayed her with pepper spray, and she had a stroke and died." He fought the charges, but was convicted and sentenced to 90 days in jail. He then went through a comedy of errors when he showed up to serve his time with four marijuana cigarettes in his pocket. The bailiff threatened him with arrest for trying to smuggle marijuana into jail, but he presented a certificate he had obtained in January 2000 from a Northern California doctor that said the marijuana was his medication. In the end, the court stayed his sentence rather than let him take drugs into the jail. "Ever since the raid, my life has gone to hell," Fawcett said. "I haven't been able to get a job because I'm a convicted felon, and if we aren't able to sell our house soon, we will lose it." He has become something of a crusader for the medical marijuana movement. That's why he was so disappointed Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal law does not allow a "medical necessity" exemption from laws against the distribution of marijuana. The ruling didn't overturn Proposition 215, but it did make it more difficult for so-called "cannabis clubs" to operate under federal law. Writing for the majority, Justice Clarence Thomas said that marijuana has "no currently accepted medical use." The decision does not affect those accused of cultivating marijuana under state law, said Richard Maxwell, San Bernardino County's chief deputy district attorney. "We're still in the process of evaluating the decision," Maxwell said. "But anyone growing even one plant is violating the law. In the past, they have been able to use 'medical necessity' as a possible defense. They can still do that in state court, but the feds could turn around and prosecute them under federal law." California law distinguishes between possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use (a misdemeanor with no jail time possible), possession of larger amounts (a regular misdemeanor) and cultivation or possession for sale (a felony). "When law enforcement officials ask us about the law, we tell them that possession of marijuana is still a federal violation," Maxwell said. "But we are not responsible for enforcing federal law." It's the state law against cultivation that got Fawcett into trouble, even though he insists he never sold any and he only grew marijuana for himself and a close friend who also has a doctor's certificate. "I had never been arrested in my life," he said. "I never even had a moving violation. I'm very law abiding. I do not break laws. Now all of a sudden, I'm a convicted felon. A felony for gardening? Give me a break." Fawcett's goal in telling his story, he says, is to show that marijuana is more than "Reefer Madness" and Cheech and Chong movies. "This is an herb given to man by God that men have been using for 6,000 years," he said. "People need to be educated about how nontoxic marijuana is compared to some of the drugs my doctors were giving me." Despite all that, despite notoriety that has gotten him the attention of pro-cannabis groups such as NORML and the American Medical Marijuana Association, Fawcett has grown weary of the fight. Once his house is sold, he says he and wife, Rosa, will leave California. "We're going to move to Canada," he said. "They offer clemency - if you have a skill, they'll take you in. And marijuana is 100 percent legal in British Columbia. They sell it in coffee shops. "We have got to get past this drug-war mentality in this country, especially when it comes to marijuana. The so-called 'drug war' has ruined so many people's lives." - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake Please be advised here, I did not say I was moving to Canada. This was taken totally out of context, I just mentioned that others like me were seeking refuge there. I am still on probation and can’t leave California. Evidently this article rattled some cages at Ontario Police Department and their narcotics dept. because the following occurred… 5-23-2001 At approximately 10:30 A.M. I left my home to go to my doctor appointment (Dr. Bryan P. Chan 1148 San Bernardino Rd. Upland, CA. 91786-4943, and Tel. (909) 932-1045). I was pulled over by an Ontario black and white as soon as I left Cucamonga St and turned left at Walnut Ave. I pulled over on to Bon View and got out my driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. When the officer approached my car, I asked what the problem was. He informed me that I had stopped past the white line at Cucamonga St. but soon discovered this was just an excuse to stop me. There were several other officers there from Ontario narcotics and ordered the uniformed officer to handcuff me and return me to my home to do a probation search. I had no problem with this because I knew I had done nothing illegal. Upon reaching my home, several more plain clothed officers showed up. I was in the back of the black and white with all the windows rolled up in extreme heat as I watched them all strap on their side arms and vests. They asked me if there was anyone in the house and I told them no, but they needed to have all this equipment anyway. I told them I had a dog in the back yard and offered to put her in the garage while they do there investigation but they refused. I don’t know how long I was locked in the back of this car as I went in and out on a conscious state from the heat and all the windows rolled up (hi 80’s – lo 90’s, outside). I did hear my dog crying with pain from the back yard as they did whatever to her. There was a plain clothed officer outside the car guarding me and I asked him to at least roll down a window. He peered in and smiled as he said “Sorry, I don’t have the keys”. By now I was in a pool of my own sweat and very uncomfortable. I guess I must have passed out, because when they finally opened the door I awoke wondering what the heck they were trying to do here. Then they told me that I was in violation of the law by growing my own medical marijuana. I tried to tell them I not only had a legal recommendation from my M.D. in my wallet, but also in my wallet was a copy of the court minutes dated 7-05-2000 stating that Judge Cole had allowed me to posses medical marijuana pursuant to HandS 11362.5. They did not care and arrested me stating that they were federal officers’ maintaing a federal law. I tried to again explain to them about proposition 215 (compassionate use act of 1996) but they refused to listen. They began to speak with a mentality so low that I could not get through to them and decided to stop trying, as I knew it would all come out in court, maybe. Hopefully! Well, it didn’t before, but what are the chances of that happening again? and#61514; 5-23-2001 Another article in the Daily Bulletin appeared with a picture of an officer with all my plants in the police station… Daily Bulletin Article Published May 23, 2001 MARIJUANA BUST IN ONTARIO YIELDS 38 PLANTS ONTARIO -- A man featured in an article Sunday about his struggles with marijuana laws was arrested Tuesday after narcotics officers found 38 pot plants at his home, police said. Ontario police staked out the home of David Fawcett, 45, at 9 a.m. Tuesday and pulled him over after he got into his pickup truck about two hours later, said Ontario Police Detective Mike Macias. Police came to Fawcett's residence in the 1100 block of East Bermuda Dunes Street after speaking with San Bernardino County Probation Department officials about their plans to search his home. A search of his backyard turned up 35 pot plants ranging from 4 inches to 4 1/2-feet-tall and three smaller plants in pots by Fawcett's pool, Macias said. Fawcett, who was on felony probation from a prior drug conviction, was booked in West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of possessing marijuana for sale and cultivating the drug. Police began researching Fawcett's background after a front page article about him appeared in the Daily Bulletin, Macias said. Fawcett, who contacted the paper to be interviewed about his problems with marijuana laws, was featured in a story about a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down the medical necessity defense for marijuana use in federal proceedings. Fawcett said he uses marijuana to ease the pain he suffers from having shingles, a viral disease that results in periodic blisters along the nerve paths. "He did present a form letter from a doctor's office in Cool, Calif. that had his name and that he was authorized to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, but they forgot to put the illness on the letter," Macias said. However, police said that such forms can easily be obtained for a nominal fee. The marijuana magazine "High Times" has advertisements for formal-looking documents that "authorize" people to use marijuana for medical purposes, he said. Ontario detectives who researched Fawcett's background discovered he was on felony probation for a marijuana cultivation conviction, Macias said. According to reports, San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies in October 1999 seized two shotguns, a .22-caliber rifle a .30-06-caliber rifle, a 9 mm handgun and a .44 Magnum handgun in addition to pot plants from Fawcett's home, Macias said. Under his probation terms, law enforcement were authorized to search Fawcett and his home at any time. - --- MAP posted-by: Doc-Hawk 6-12-2001 I was awakened this morning by a phone call from Mike Rappaport (Daily Bulletin writer. He called to congratulate me on the DA’s office’s decision to not press charges on the basis that I am a bona fide medical marijuana patient. Also, upon further investigation there was no evidence that I was selling marijuana. I was happy to hear this, but at the same time a little disappointed. I was already to do battle in the court. Gabby (my daughter) took me out to lunch at Sizzler where she worked in Ontario. Upon arrival we saw a few Ontario police officers there. I noticed that one of them was the one who arrested me. When I pointed him out to Gabby, she said, “he’s the father of her daughter” (my granddaughter). When we got home I re-read my arrest report and sure enough, his name is listed as the arresting officer. As asked by Dave Kocot to speak at a libertarian meeting in Colton that evening, I told of my arrest and how I thought it all stemmed from my daughter’s encounter with Ontario police officer Josh Burks. 6-13-2001 This morning I was awoke by another phone call. This time it was from a talk radio program (KFI). This guy asked how I felt about Ontario detective turning my case over to the DEA. I hadn’t heard of this, and he told me it was on the front page of today’s Daily Bulletin. I called Marvin Chavez and e-mailed Dr. Jay Cavanaugh to let them know in case I showed up missing. I went to get a copy and found it to be true. Now I am worried again that I may now be facing a federal prison term for something a superior court judge, the voters of California and my doctor all said I could do. Decided to go to Orange County to discuss strategies with the O.C.D.P.N (Marvin Chavez) While I was there, Bill Britt called and had news that J.David Nick (atty.), said “there is no way that the federal government would waste their time with this case”. Also that it would be un-constitutional by article 3 section 3.5 of the Constitution of the State Of California. Marvin and I made On Tape interviews about the May 22 arrest and how illegal it was. Discussed things about MMJ and thought of making a movie about the true street actions by police and DA’s. 6-14-01 Went to Mikol’s Junior High Graduation. Very proud day, Mikol got a gold award (highest) for his GPA (4.2). Re-planted cannabis garden. I hope this garden will make it without being uprooted at an early age as their fathers were! This article came out in the L.A. Times; Thursday, June 14, 2001 News from Ontario in the Times Community Newspapers Medical marijuana user avoids charges County cites judge's ruling in its decision; case passed on to DEA. By GENE MADDAUS / GENE.MADDAUS@LATIMES.COM ONTARIO -- The San Bernardino County district attorney's office declined to file charges against David Fawcett, a crusader for medical marijuana who says he uses the drug to treat shingles and clinical depression. Chief Deputy Dist. Atty. Richard Maxwell said he made the decision June 7, after reviewing a previous case in which Judge Dennis Cole ruled Fawcett was allowed to possess marijuana under the Compassionate Use Act. The act allows patients to cultivate and possess marijuana for medical reasons. Fawcett, 45, was arrested May 22 after police officers saw a newspaper story and photographs of his marijuana plants. Officers seized his plants as evidence. He could still face prosecution under federal law. The case has been referred to the Drug Enforcement Agency, Ontario Police Det. Mike Macias said. Police were hoping the case would give state judges a chance to clarify the law, which passed in a 1996 statewide referendum. "The law is not well-written," Macias said. "We felt it was a good test case, and that the courts should give more definitive guidelines to law enforcement." Macias said the definition of a valid medical condition is vague. After his release, Fawcett planted new plants, but he began digging them up Thursday morning on the advice of an attorney. Fawcett said he hopes the federal government won't overrule Cole's decision. "I don't see how they can go through with that," Fawcett said. "I know these guys are out to get me." He said he got the prescription to use marijuana depression after trying Zoloft, which only made things worse. "Marijuana works for me. I'm going to continue using it while I have it," Fawcett said. "If not, I'll go off in a hole and die somewhere." Copyright 2001 Los Angeles Times 6-15-2001 I called Narcotics Officer Kevin Dempster (he seemed to be the controlling officer at my home on 5-22). I asked him if he had heard the DA was not going to pursue this case. He knew of this so I asked for my property to be returned. He said “the marijuana has been turned over to the DEA to open a federal case on you”, But I can call evidence to get my folder back containing all the paperwork from my first case, that for some reason they took from my home that day. So I called evidence and they said to meet the evidence officer in the lobby of Ontario Police Department at 4:30 today. I got there at 4:15 and announced myself. I was told “they are on their way and to have a seat”. While waiting there an elderly man came in wanting to know if anything was being done about his home being robbed a few weeks ago. He had already filed a complaint and fingerprints were taken from the scene. The officer behind the counter and bullet-proof glass explained to him in a very rude tone “Sir, it takes a week for a detective to be assigned to the case, and then a few more for him to gather evidence to write his report”. I really felt sorry for this old guy. His wife’s jewelry, her clothes, his tools and his jewelry were all gone after many years of marriage. At this point I wanted to jump up and announce how all the police’s resources were being spent at my house for pulling plants, (8 officers when I was there). But he was a wise old man. He told this counter jockey policewoman “Ma’am, I’ve been around for a long time, and I have come to trust my instincts”. “They hardly ever let me down”. “Right now, what I gather from what you are saying, is that I am NOT a priority”. “Am I wrong?” “What’s the matter, Can’t you even answer a yes or no question?” Then he just left. Anyway, at 5:00 the she cop at the counter informed me that the evidence officer has just left and should be here soon. I wonder what they would do if I was a half-hour late for something THEY calendared for a specific time. Well at 5:15 the evidence officer finally made it. She apologized and told me she had to call someone to open a stuck door for her. She even showed me the grease on her hands where she tried to open it herself, poor thing! :-( I got my folder back minus a zip-loc baggie with an Oakland Cannabis Rx sticker on it. It was a souvenir, my first “club bought bag of medicine”, but I guess they needed it more than me. 6-16-2001 Rosa and I went to West Wood L.A. for Peter McWilliams vigil. Met Dr. Jay Cavanaugh, wife Nancy, Rick Root, Jack Herer and several others. Hal and Lucy brought enough signs for everyone. It was a success (no arrests or fights). There were several motorists honking and waving as they passed us on the front lawn of the Federal Bldg. on Whilshire Blvd., in favor of the cause. Got lost on the way home. Found a freeway that wasn’t on the map (I-105). Wound up doing a big U-turn in Watts and headed back to the right way home. 6-18-2001 Andrea Nagy faxed my cases where homeowners insurance has paid claim out to marijuana patients when police have illegally seized it. I can’t find my policy, going to ask Rosa when she gets home. I finally get it from her and it does in fact cover “Plants, Trees and Shrubs for up to $500.00 each. I called my company and told them what happened. They assigned a claim number (#128629) and said someone will contact me within 24 hours. 6-19-2001 My homeowners insurance called and took a description of what happened and said they would call back, again. He also told me there is a $6,000.00 limit. Dr. Chan’s office called with a referral to Dr. David S. Robbin (555 n. 13th Ave. Upland, 909-982-8846) for the problem I’ve been having with my eyes since being locked up in the police car. (hi 80’s to low 90’s with all the windows up for 30-40 minutes). So I go see him Friday 6-22 @ 3:00 P.M. 6-20-2001 Received overnight letter from A. Nagy. She typed up a 5 pg. MOTION TO RETURN EVIDENCE / PROPERTY (3 copy’s, mine, judges and DA’s), which I will submit to the judge after DA motions to dismiss. 6-21-2001 My arraignment day: Case # 0105342841 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Vs. DAVID ELLIS FAWCETT ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DEPT: R9 06/21/01 TIME: 8:00 am ARRAIGNMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- CHARGES: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- JUDGE DENNIS G. COLE Clerk V REING Defendant present NOT in custody. Defendant Pro Per. - PROCEEDINGS District Attorney rejected case. On motion of Deputy District Attorney, case is dismissed pursuant to 1385 pc. - CUSTODY STATUS Defendant Released. Current Bail Bond Exonerated. |
| User_name | David Fawcett Sr. |
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| city | Ontario |
| state | California |
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| User_name | adrian |
| User_email | budpig@hotmail.com |
| state | ont |
| country | canada |
| comments | good luck..... anything i can do to help mail us ... my friend and partner met you at the recent medical benefit organized ny the organic travler. |
| User_name | Dallis Grant |
| User_email | Dgrant33@home.com |
| city | ham |
| state | on |
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| User_name | Gary |
| city | Burlington |
| state | ON |
| country | Canada |
| comments | Thank you all for signing our guestbook. We are amazed at the power of the internet, that anyone around the world can say a thing or two about the web site and about the huge job we all have to do to get people everywhere to see the unlimited uses cannabis has to offer. Keep up the fight! we will come out on top because we know were right! |
| User_name | Kristin |
| User_email | bettyblunt@canada.com |
| city | Thompson |
| state | MB |
| country | CANADA |
| comments | i was watching speakers corner and i saw this lady on there stating that she has MS and smokes marijuana to help her disease. i am a regular user of weed and i love it. isnt it wonderful that we can smoke such a fine plant and feel better on the inside?! |
| User_name | majic |
| city | Southern Ontario |
| state | Ontario |
| country | Canada |
| comments | After reading the below, I too believe that Terry Parker blew it for himself. As well, his lawyer appears to me to have put Terry's interest behind his own. I feel sorry for Terry Parker to have "lead the way" for all of us only to be done in because of his choice of lawyer. It appears to me also that his lawyer would not be willing "to go all the way" unless of course it is extremely well financed. I champion the "engineer,author,med pot activist" below for his relentless fight for all of us "first" and monatary gains well below on his priority list. The following is from Med Pot: Last year, the Ontario Court of Appeal ordered that the Government of Canada give Terry Parker and others with a legitimate need access to marijuana or the prohibition laws would be struck down. There were three possible scenarios: a) Health Canada do not change the access rules in one year; b) Health Canada make the access rules easier; c) Health Canada make the access rules harder. a) Of course, if they did not change the access rules, then the consequence of the Parker decision would be...; b) if they did make access easier, then the question would be whether they made it easy enough to comply with the Court ruling; c) if they made access harder, it would be the same consequence as not having changed the rules at all... Everyone is complaining that Health Canada did not make access easier, they did not leave access the same, they actually made access to marijuana harder. Now consider that in the actual case of Terry Parker himself, Health Canada failed to grant him an exemption. That's right. The first guy they had to provide access for and they forgot. And it's too late to fix. The year to provide access to our poster boy is up. Terry Parker asked his lawyer Aaron Harnett to call me about what I wanted to know about his case. When he did, the first thing I said was that I was glad I got the chance to speak to him because we're all curious whether or not Terry wins. Harnett answered "Good question. I don't know. I have no idea." (1) I guess if he hadn't thought of asking himself, it might seem a good question. I suggested that it was up to him to ask. Terry is the only guy in country who has to ask whether Health Canada blew it or not. Perhaps it was all our little pin-pricks that caused Jody Gomber and her staff to over-react in the wrong direction and forget that to avoid an end to prohibition, they had to make it easier for Terry, didn't they? He said "Yes. See, one of the issues though, charging into court and saying "Here are new regs, do they conform? "The trouble is it's really expensive. So, that's the first thing." No kidding. Sure, him getting paid may the first priority on his mind but finishing the case by getting the answer officially would be my priority and his getting paid would be it's the last thing. I asked if they weren't already on the spot? Again he responded "But for one, it's real expensive. Nobody charges into the Court of Appeal without having spent about 300 hours in preparation." I told him I have many times. I'm actually well-known in the Court of Appeal for quick action. He pointed out there's a difference. He goes in a little bit differently than your average lawyer. And I'd bet a lot more slowly, for sure. This guy needs 300 Hours of paid preparation before he can ask "Did I win?" I pointed out he might miss a grand opportunity here that's going to pass to somebody else because Barry Burkholder was going to be in Federal Court on Monday morning and ask. He said Barry was welcome to it but he wasn't jumping up and down at the opportunity to spend another 500 hours on "an issue that I've already won, right?" I said no, you haven't won it. That's my whole point. I know I think you won it but you haven't got them to dot the "i"s and cross the "t"s. So he tried another way of looking at it and told me to think strategically for a moment. Here he is telling me, Canada's top court- certified expert witness in the Mathematics of Gambling, to think strategically when I'm used to thinking strategically and tactically at the same time and he probably doesn't even know the difference between the two. Why should a guy who barely scrapped through high school math think he knows anything about game theory mathematics of thinking strategically? He said that since the Court of Appeal said some incredible things in the Parker decision, the high-water mark being for the constitutional eligibility, if you then go back to them and give them a chance to water down their original decision, they will do it. If you avoid going back to that court and go into a different court on a different day, it's not for a different court to water down what the Court of Appeal said. So, in his experience, they've put a lot of thought into what they want to do, how they want to follow this up. But if they give the Court of Appeal a chance to water down its own judgment, it's their belief that they will water it down. I pointed out not if you ask them for a "Yes or No." Just a "Yes" or a "No" to the question you have framed. He thought that was unrealistic. "We don't tell them what to write." You can if you're saying it on National TV. I pointed out that "I'm not a real lawyer so I can do stuff like that." He noted it didn't mean I was going to win. I mentioned that I do and he said "Well Mr. Turmel, with the greatest respect, you know what, I'm not impressed by your legal credentials. Of course, when he said "with the greatest respect," I knew he was lawying. But I admitted that I don't have any legal credentials. He found my interest in the issue "very cute" but when you're dealing with this stuff at this level, you take into account strategic considerations and as a courtesy, he was outlining the thinking of the people for me. What's funny is that he thinks his being at "this level" of the Court of Appeal is high. I've personally argued in the Supreme Court of Canada five times and prepared 5 more cases for others. So I wasn't too impressed by the "this level" he was impressed with being on. And we know his Number One strategic consideration, that is to do nothing until someone pays him some more money to do it. I hate it when lo-techs who barely squeaked through high school math use words like strategic when it's unlikely they even know the difference between tactical and strategic considerations, let alone have to math to measure them. Speaking of strategic thinking, notice I pinned him strategically for all time on my very first question! The strategically winning question was "Did he win" and strategically, the lawyer didn't know. Within one question, I knew and he knew that I'm talking about something he never even thought of. And then a little later, he says that strategic considerations force him to protect what he's won. Of course, what he's won is the fame and notoriety of putting forward Terry's case. Terry actually winning something useful isn't of interest to him since it adds nothing to his symbolic victory. He wants to use the little things he won in Parker in his other cases where they can't over-rule the higher court. Finishing Terry's case now gives him nothing new at all. But going for Terry's win can lose him those goodies in the other cases so it's safer for him to take full advantage of the little tactical well-paying stuff even if Terry never actually gets his win certified or not. I told him that when you are that close to victory, to not snatch it and make it official on the grounds you think they are going to regress means you can't handle yourself in court. He had a win in your hands. At this point, typical coward who can dish it out but can't take, he wants to hang up because "I don't see being insulted by you." He can insult me for only having an applied science degree in electrical engineering and not having any lawying credentials but when I insulted him for being incompetent with his credentials, he starts running. I could just point out that not only was he incompetent, he was also irresponsible to have a grand opportunity here to finish your job for your client and not do it so he could milk his other clients with the reputation for having won the Parker case that he earlier admitted he didn't know if he'd won. Don't shysters make you sick. I laughed at him saying "You don't have an answer for Terry, right? You agreed earlier you didn't have the answer yet on the case, so how can you stop when all you've got to do is ask?" So the money-grubbing shyster ran away and hung up. It's okay for him to insult my legal credentials but it's not okay for me to insult his legal performance. He can dish it out but can't take it. But we know his first priority, getting money, and his second priority is not losing what he everyone thinks he won even if he knows it might not be true. Poker players have a name for guys like this who win a small pot and then play scared for the rest of game. The easiest kind to beat. "Did Terry win?" or as he put it "Do they conform?" And his answer was a clear: "Good question. I don't know. I have no idea." And he doesn't want to know. But I know that when they didn't give Parker access, they blew prohibition for everyone. We just have to find a way to get a court to admit it since Terry's lawyer won't ask. -- John C. "The Banking Systems Engineer" Turmel, Author of the UNILETS |
| User_name | Leonardo T. |
| User_email | lenny@pei.sympatico.ca |
| url | weaselspei.homestead.com/homepage.html |
| city | Ch`town |
| state | P.E.I. |
| country | CAN. |
| comments | A beautiful thing happened MON. July 30th 2001....thanks everyone. Leonardo |
| User_name | cyndi and tim |
| User_email | ctm@internetcds.com |
| city | Winston |
| state | OR |
| country | USA |
| comments | I really enjoyed your site. We are associated with a group called " Voter Power" Douglas County Chapter. We meet once a month to share whats happening in the government and growing technics. Voter Power also helps new people who are getting Medical MJ cards find different items. We are looking for anything that we can use to help us get it legalized. I know its a long hard battle which Oregon has been fighting for a few years. If you all have anything that could help us in any way please dont hesitate about e-mailing it down to us. We will take anything we can to the legislators to show them the good side of this. Thank You for your time Take care Cyndi and Tim P.S. Anything we can hit them with please send it. Again Thank you |
| User_name | ann logan |
| User_email | ann.logan@sympatico.ca |
| city | st.bruno |
| state | qc |
| country | canada |
| comments | Hi Alison, Bravo! Well Done! I was diagnosed with MS in May 98. After only 1 episode(???)and much persuasion my Neuro agreed to Rx Betaseron even tho' it wasn't yet "APPROVED" for Progressive MS( brave guy!)So, I am still ambulatory with a cane, still driving,but not working - the fatigue is overwhelming! Last Spring, staying with a friend in B.C., I tried marijuana for the first time. It was recommended to me because of its "benefits" for MS. One of my major problems with MS is my tb (tiny bladder)which results in two-hourly trips to the bathroom during the night. After I smoked one joint, I slept straight through for 8 hours much to my surprise (and before you ask, no, the bed wasn't wet!!!) Medications. Both my neurologist and my family physician have prescribed a variety of anti-spasmodic medications for my dysuria, e.g., Ditropan, Detrol, etc. which (a) haven't made any difference to the condition and (b) the side effects were intolerable, i.e., constipation, gastritis, and so on. However, my family physician was horrified at the suggestion that marijuana could solve the problem and so was totally unsympathetic to filling in the forms to get me an exemption. I intend to persist with both my family physician and my neurologist to apply for a medical exemption for marijuana use. My question to you is, if I am successful, how do I then go about acquiring the marijuana??? I know that there are "Compassion Clubs" and there is supposed to be one in Montreal, but I can't find an email address or a telephone number or anything. Any information would be gratefully received. Thank-you for listening. Keep up the good work. Ann |
| User_name | Alexandre |
| User_email | hobgoblin@rbcmail.ru |
| city | North York |
| state | ON |
| country | Canada |
| comments | I never tried marijuana but I think that it's right to LEGALIZE it for everyone and also it must be free to grow it. (in your own backyard if U wish) My ESL teacher sais that: OKei! Lets everybody smoke marijuana and say "How good to be in that class torday %-)". but I think it have to be a desigin of your own. I'm not for : WE HAVE TO SMOKE IT!!!, like she think what will happand when she think about legalization. But I'm for right to be free. sorry for mistakes |
| User_name | Michel Aube |
| User_email | frisky@primus.ca |
| city | Spencerville |
| state | ON |
| country | Canada |
| comments | I have just seen your site and so far I LIKE IT! I am all for freedom and legalisation. Some drink and it's all legal and shit and they kill D.U.I.. Pot has always made a much nicer person as compared to booze {ugly}. I will continue to support your efforts. xoxoxo Michel |
| User_name | Amanda Thorpe |
| User_email | Mandy03085@aol.com |
| city | Burlington |
| state | Ontario |
| comments | I have chronic pain from several autoimmune diseases and sometimes Morphine does not work. Also I can't sleep if I take morphine? |
| User_name | shannon |
| User_email | spirall6962@HOTMAIL.COM |
| city | scarboro |
| state | on |
| country | canada |
| comments | what about the people who smoke weed cause they like it and cant see days without it. I love weed it actually helps me think. Please do something so weed can be LEGALIZED for everyone |
| User_name | Bill Wheeler |
| User_email | gb_bill@hotmail.com |
| comments | Hi Alison. I caught your informative appeal on City TV. I can relate to some degree concerning your affliction. For the last four years I have been distressed from a puzzling malady as well (weakness, numbness on left side, tremors). I wish that I could smoke marijuana for this, unfortunately I become extremely paranoid when I have done this. It isn't for me, but I believe the gov't should be more compliant with those who find relief from marijuana. There is indeed alot of prejudice concerning it. Your appeal is worthy and I hope you realize your goals in relation to our government! God speed ! Bill W. |
| User_name | Leonard T. |
| User_email | lenny@pei.sympatico.ca |
| url | weaselspei.homestead.com/homepage.html |
| city | Ch`town |
| state | pei |
| country | Canada |
| comments | Just recieved approval......keep up the x-lent work, I know it takes its toll on you guys. You guys are the greatest, you all deserve a great big Doobie for your efforts...enjoy:). We`ll talk at yas later. Leonardo 2001 |
| User_name | Rick Caldwell |
| User_email | Rcaldwe2@ididrect.com |
| city | Toronto |
| state | Ont |
| country | Canada |
| comments | my sister is diagnosed with Ms and am researching this product for possible future medicinal use. Saw your address advertised on CityTV and checked out your site. Have forwarded your site to my sister on an FYI basis. My own personal views on marijuana legalization? farm it, harvest it, package it, tax it, and sell it at the LCBO. don't think I will partake but can't see peoples lives getting screwed up over its use. certainly don't prohibit its medicinal use! lets face it... if I am in pain, I will use it legal or not! |
| User_name | bernadette ruth |
| User_email | TaraFraser@home.com |
| url | 1145 midland ave.#7 |
| city | toronto |
| state | ont |
| country | canada |
| comments | imyself do not have a deadly disease , but i do suffer with chronic pain and severe headachs, and vomiting i am also a marijauna user and would swear by it keep on going and never give up.ty |
| User_name | Beatrice Alexandra |
| User_email | bea06@hotmail.com |
| city | Toronto |
| state | Ontario |
| country | Canada |
| comments | I totally support this cause. I mean if marijuana takes the pain away from sicknesses...then hell ya...smoke it. I think the best thing to do is to legalize it in Ontario and then take a step further...legalize it around Canada. Look at Amsterdam, for example, their crime rates have decreased since they legalized marijuana. If they legalize it here crime on drugs will decrease too, people like me who are clinically depressed will have better days...I could go on but I have to get back to my daily routine. I've really enjoyed this site. Keep the good work. |
| User_name | Loveley and RaStAmAn |
| User_email | loveley_38@hotmail.com,takeatoke@hotmail.com |
| url | http://www.ultimatetrio.dynip.com |
| city | Hull |
| state | Qc |
| country | Canada eh |
| comments |
Enjoyed your site very much, will visit some more in the futur, in full
support of your cause :)) |
| User_name | Branimir Zlamalik |
| User_email | bzlam@cgocable.net |
| city | Oakville |
| state | ON |
| comments | I'm writing this on behalf of my wife. She was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago, in '91 and fortunately the only drug she must have on a daily basis is Gravol, motion sickness drug. Yesterday evening I saw your (Alison's) message on CityTV and when you (she) mentioned depression and related benefits of marijuana, I knew I have to call my wife's doctor and ask him for prescription. Also, last Thursday I saw on news (CBC's National?) that some committee recommends use of marijuana in some cases. Didn't think much of this drug until now, but it seams like a good start. Let's see what my wife's doctor has to say next Monday. Branimir |
| User_name | Kathey Perez |
| User_email | nightngail1@prodigy.net |
| city | Toutle |
| state | WA |