Wife Of Former Head Of
International Cocaine Smuggling Organization
-- and Mother of Former Cocaine User --
Opposes Maine Medical Marijuana Initiative.
(Marijuananews note: This is really sick.
Actually, this is not the first time that the former first lady of cocaine smuggling has
endorsed the persecution of the sick and dying under the auspices of a prohibitionist
propaganda organization. She did the same thing last year in Oregon and Washington. This
is just a repeat, a fact that the prohibitionists here do not acknowledge. It is likely
that she will be ignored in Maine as she was ignored then – as were three former
Presidents.
See
3 Former Presidents
Again Oppose Medical Marijuana; It Didn’t Work 2 Years Ago
By the way, today I heard from a very reliable source that major
media outlets are in hot pursuit of a new story that the Bushlet got busted for cocaine in
the early 1970s. Of course, they all continue to ignore the stories about the CIA's
involvement in rather larger quantities -- and even similar rumors about the boys.)
October 19, 1999
Company Press Release
Former First Lady Barbara Bush Rejects Marijuana as Medicine
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BW HealthWire)--Oct. 19, 1999--The campaign opposing a
"medical'' marijuana initiative in Maine got a generous boost this week, courtesy of
Former First Lady Barbara Bush.
Mrs. Bush is featured in a series of television and radio public service announcements
aimed at educating the public about marijuana as "medicine.'' In the spots,
originally recorded for The Drug Free America Foundation, Mrs. Bush expresses her concern
as a parent and grandparent for the growing numbers of children and youth using drugs in
America today. "Now is not the time,'' Mrs. Bush declares emphatically, "to send
the message to our young people that marijuana is 'medicine.' It is not. It is a
dangerous, illegal drug.''
See
Prohibitionists
Frustrated By Lack Of Organized Opposition To Maine Medical Marijuana Initiative
and
Drug Free America
Foundation Issues The First Prohibitionist Press Release
Using The IOM Report To Justify Arresting the Sick and Dying:
"Smoking Marijuana is Not Medicine."
The Drug Free America Foundation's agreement to share Mrs. Bush's
message is a marketing coup for Mainers opposing marijuana legalization. ``She is one of
the most recognized and highly respected individuals of our time,'' said Calvina Fay, Drug
Free America's executive director. ``We think of her as our nation's grandmother;
compassionate, nurturing and infinitely wise. Sharing her concerns about legalizing
marijuana should persuade voters to reject medical excuse marijuana.''
The following is Mrs. Bush's Public Service Announcement opposing medical excuse
marijuana:
"Hello. I'm Barbara Bush. Some of the most rewarding
experiences of my life have come from working with
children. As parents and grandparents, George and I
have learned first hand the joys and challenges of
raising a family in today's world. That is why I'd like
to speak with you about an issue of great concern to us
both. Over the last several years, there has been a
dangerous trend of drug use by young people in our
country. More are experimenting with illegal drugs and
more are using drugs on a regular basis. That's why we
are concerned about efforts to legalize marijuana and
other illegal substances. Now is NOT the time to send a
message to our young people that marijuana is medicine.
It is not. It is a dangerous, illegal drug."
See
NORML Special Bulletin -- IOM Acknowledges:
"There is no clear alternative for people suffering from chronic conditions
that might be relieved by smoking marijuana, such as pain or AIDS wasting."
But Still Opposes Smoked Marijuana --
and
Chairman of the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee
Criticizes UK Government’s Rejection Of Report On Medical Marijuana
– 2 Articles With 2 of the Worst Prohibitionist Arguments
and
Finnish Medical Association Supports Medical Marijuana
And Says Its Negative Effects Have Been Greatly Exaggerated.
and
The Lancet Reports On Israeli Plans For Medical Marijuana;
"We don’t want people to have to break the law
to get treatment when no other drug is effective".
and
German Drug Czar Calls For Medical Marijuana:
"The suffering of patients with illnesses such as MS,
Cancer or AIDS could be eased with cannabis."
and
UK Drug Czar Says Marijuana Can Help Patients;
and
Debate In The Canadian House of Commons On Medical Marijuana
Would Shame DEAland Congress, If They Weren’t Shameless.
and
Australian Medical And Legal Associations Support Medical Marijuana;
"If I have a disease, I have a human right to be treated with the best medicine possible."
2 Excellent Articles
Contact:
Drug Free America Foundation, Inc., St. Petersburg
Katherine Ford, 727/893-2616
Fax: 727/893-2563
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