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From Justin Kemp

Deputy Director at SE Wisconsin NORML
Greater Milwaukee Area

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From Justin Kemp

Deputy Director at SE Wisconsin NORML
Greater Milwaukee Area

I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.

- Justin

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Fw: IMMLY_ANNOUNCE: Madison NORML Examiner: Dane County Board to vote July 15 on medical cannabis advisory referendum for fall ballot

Subject: IMMLY_ANNOUNCE: Madison NORML Examiner: Dane County Board to vote July 15 on medical cannabis advisory referendum for fall ballot

Madison NORML Examiner: Dane County Board to vote July 15 on medical
cannabis advisory referendum for fall ballot

Gary Storck
July 9, 2010

MADISON: The Dane County Board's Executive Committee unanimously voted
Thursday night to send to the full County Board a resolution that would
put an advisory referendum on medical marijuana on county ballots in the
Nov. 2 general election. The vote to adopt Res. 70, 10-11, Referendum on
Medical Marijuana by the full 37-member panel is scheduled for the
Thursday July 15 meeting.

The resolution asks whether board members want to place the following
question before voters:

"Should the Wisconsin Legislature enact legislation allowing residents
with debilitating medical conditions to acquire and possess marijuana
for medical purposes if supported by their physician?"

A public hearing will be convened during Thursday's County Board meeting
at which supporters will have the opportunity to register or testify in
support. Because the hearing is part of a meeting, testimony is usually
limited to five speakers. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm in the
City-County Building 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in downtown
Madison. Supporters are urged to attend and register in support as well
as contact their County Supervisor and ask they vote for the medical
marijuana advisory referendum resolution.

You can reach your Dane County Supervisor through the Board Main Number:
608-266-5758 or by following the links below:

Map of Dane County Supervisory Districts

Directory of Dane County Supervisors with contact information

Read full original article with images and links:
(http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-30194-Madison-NORML-Examiner~y2010m7d9-Dane-County-Board-to-vote-July-15-on-medical-cannabis-advisory-referendum-for-fall-ballot)

Posted July 9, 2010
 

Second Annual Vigil for Victims of Medical Marijuana Prohibition at Capitol Monday 6/7

 
IMMLY RELEASE

Madison NORML Examiner: Second Annual Vigil for Victims of Medical
Marijuana Prohibition at Capitol Monday 6/7 http://bit.ly/9SO4cO

MADISON: Mary Powers was one of those speaking at the First Annual Vigil
for Victims of Medical Marijuana Prohibition on Sunday June 7, 2009 at
the State Street entrance of the Wisconsin State Capitol here in
Madison. The vigil was organized by the Madison chapter of the National
Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and Is My Medicine
Legal YET? (IMMLY).

Powers, an Army veteran and leader in the Wisconsin medical cannabis
movement, died of cancer on Oct. 22, 2009, just 4 ½ months later. Mary,
in her wheelchair, was a familiar figure at the Capitol. In the six
months before her death, she and I visited over 80 different legislative
offices talking to lawmakers and staff about the Jacki Rickert Medical
Marijuana Act, AB554/SB368, which was formally introduced about a month
after her passing by Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-Waunakee) and Rep. Mark Pocan
(D-Madison). Mary Powers' state legislators, Sen. Mark Miller (D-Monona)
and Rep. Kelda Helen Roys (D-Madison), both cosponsored the JRMMA.

Mary Powers, Peter McWilliams, Cheryl Miller. These are the some of the
names medical cannabis advocates will be remembering Monday June 7, 2010
at the Second Annual Vigil for Victims of Medical Marijuana Prohibition,
again sponsored by IMMLY and Madison NORML. The date also marks the date
that Cheryl Miller passed away from complications of multiple sclerosis
in New Jersey in 2003. Cheryl Miller was the wife of Jim Miller, who has
been a frequent visitor to Madison's annual Great Midwest Marijuana
Harvest Festival. The Millers, along with Jacki Rickert and myself,
became known as the Medical Marijuana Commando Squad after an action at
former Congressman Bob Barr's office in October 1999.

This year's vigil will run from 4-6 pm on Monday June 7, and will be at
the King Street entrance of the Capitol. Mark Shanahan, who played
guitar on songwriter Rick Harris' original recording of the Wisconsin
medical cannabis anthem, "Legal Medicine Blues," will perform a solo
acoustic version at the beginning of the event, and attendees are urged
to sing along, as has become the custom when it is played at events. The
song, lyrics, video of performances as well as Rick Harris describing in
his own words how Jacki Rickert inspired him to write it can be found on
the IMMLY Legal Medicine Blues page.

After Legal Medicine Blues, advocates, including Jacki Rickert and
myself, will speak and read names of patients who ran out of time before
the law could be changed to protect them. Ojibwe drummer and carrier of
sacred songs Al Baker will also add his music to round out the event.

Original article with links and photos:
(http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-30194-Madison-NORML-Examiner~y2010m6d3-Second-Annual-Vigil-for-Victims-of-Medical-Marijuana-Prohibition-at-Capitol-Monday-67
)

Posted June 4, 2010
 

Fw: IMMLY_ANNOUNCE: US WI: PUB LTE: MARIJUANA: Finish the job on medical use


MARIJUANA: FINISH THE JOB ON MEDICAL USE

Regarding the May 7 Journal Sentinel editorial urging Gov. Jim Doyle to
call the Legislature back into session to "Finish the job," there is
another issue, one that Doyle is on record as supporting, that also
needs to be revisited this session - and that is medical marijuana.

In more than eight hours of gripping and emotional testimony at a
hearing last December, more than 100 patients and family members
testified how invaluable medical cannabis has been in treating a broad
range of medical conditions, saving and extending lives and restoring
quality of life and dignity to others.

Only five people testified against the bill, each representing a special
interest that benefits from the current status quo that criminalizes
cancer patients, veterans with PTSD and other conditions, the elderly,
MS patients and others suffering debilitating medical conditions.

When the people speak, should not legislators listen? Further delay only
continues to put our veterans, seniors, sick, disabled and dying
squarely at risk not only of arrest and jail but also the dangers of
using toxic conventional drugs with laundry lists of side effects and
interactions that make them unsafe for even short-term use.

It's time for Doyle to make sure compassion is his legacy and for state
lawmakers to find the courage to do the right thing.

Gary Storck
Executive Director
Wisconsin NORML
Madison

Posted May 11, 2010
 

HEMP

JUSTIN J. KEMP FOR SOME OFFICE                    May, 7th 2010

  Americans have been smoking marijuana ever since they can remember.  The entire world has used cannabis and hemp for some reason or another.  Some more spiritually religious some medicinally others for enjoyment and tradition.  To deny the whole picture of what Hemp and Cannabis has done to this country historically is hypocritical.  Viewing Marijuana as a "drug" and is being pushed by the bad guy, To connect the modern day stigma of marijuana and a bad drug while alcohol and tobacco count for an uncountable  amount of deaths. It's not fair.  
 
The history of using Cannabis is written and spoke of in stories of the land and the myths of marijuana mumbled from mouths of elders and all knowing respected men.  Native American men which wandered this beautiful land we know call USA.  Not only did they use it for recreation similarly how it is used as recreational today.  
 
Imagine this split the war on drugs budget, invest in Hemp farming and Cannabis Cultivating in our Own Country.  Using it for everything that it can be harvested, manufactured, and engineered into scientifically as well as raw material.  Utilizing Hemp for clothing, paper, rope, cattle feed, insulation, biodegradable plastic types material, beauty products,  products that can be as reliable, tough, safe as popular products being used it todays products that are much more harmful for the environment.  
 
Hemp can reduce the destruction of forestry everywhere!  The Hemp produces about 4x the amount of mulch pulp.  with 4-7x less pollutant.  Hemp is on this Earth to help our species survive longer with more  durable and environmentally friendly ideas and solutions.  I just don't get the way we don't take the first step in this Direction.  We could be in front of this new next culture corner, where life changes path for opportunity and equal options for everyone.  
 
The taxes from the cannabis and Hemp revolution are going to bring an equality to the World economical balance.  We who stand up to reform the marijuana laws have to literally be heard. No longer can we sit and complain about our right from home smoking.  We have to take a literal stand and get involved.  We can't just let them win, we need to prove we are a power to be recognized and we do have a say in what is going to happen!! 
 
We must unite and come together as one force for right thing to do.  Vote Cannabis and Hemp and vote for our economy.  Vote for a future of nothing but the improvement in everything.  No really, everything would have a better chance of surviving there would be so much more life to give and spread.  
 
Let us stop competing for nicest and best and biggest and most and fastest.  Concentrate on how and why. How are there people with nothing at the same time people with so much excess.  Why isn't there some equality balance act, a wealth share and donation fee.  If you spend so much on such an entertainment or luxury fee you must also contribute an amount that is summarized by a percentage of fee's spent on luxury to balance that with a donation to contribute a small percentage to some improvement foundation for the city or state programs. 
Such as after school Activities, more into the community, more housing for the homeless programs and not just total coverage.  A jobs creation program necessary to stay applicable. .
 
Creating jobs to accommodate their necessary protecting from the elements.  Even if it is a a less than minimum wage program and the remainder of their pay be reduced from room and  board of their stay.   Jobs would be at an all time high again economy would be booming.  The moral of the people as a whole would be more positive!  
 
The ones that are  proud and willing to understand and appreciate ownership of community.  This will be the best thing to happen to the U.S.A. and the world  
 
Thank you
Justin J. Kemp

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Posted May 7, 2010
 

How Big is the Market?

Put arguments for and against legalization aside for a moment. If people could use marijuana—without fear of legal consequence—just how much would get used? More to the point, how much money is at stake?

 

Jars filled with various types and grades of Marijuana.
Getty Images

A variety of businesses and tax-deprived governments would love to know the answer. Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple one. By its taboo nature, marijuana consumption and demand is not well-measured.

 

 Economists, reformists, law enforcement authorities and the pro-marijuana lobby, however, have come up with a variety of estimates. Put them all together and you get a range of $10 billion to over $120 billion a year. Such a wide spread is hardly a solid answer.

 But some calculations may be better than others. All estimates begin with some key assumptions on the basic economic theory of supply and demand, thus laying the foundation for the size of the pot market.

Demand-Based Models: How Much Do People Consume?

Demand-based models use consumption volumes and price to estimate the size of a total market. Here, the tricky part is coming up with exact figures on how much pot is consumed and how much it costs. Opinions differ.

The US Department of Health & Human Services' Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration conducts a National Survey on Drug Use and Health.  This survey, among others like it, states that roughly 10 percent of the population above the age of 12 has used marijuana in the past year, while 6 percent has used it in any given month.  Of all monthly users, 15 percent use marijuana on a daily basis.  By comparison, 52 percent of Americans above the age of 12 have had an alcoholic beverage and 28 percent have used tobacco in any given month.

While tobacco use has drifted downward from over 30 percent of the population per month, the marijuana percentages have been roughly consistent for at least the past ten years, according to H&HS data, and have varied by less than 1 percent over a two-decade period.  Alcohol consumption has also been relatively constant, hovering around 51 percent.

On price and volume, various reports and studies conclude a typical marijuana cigarette, or joint, contains between 0.5 - 1.0 grams of the drug. The price of a gram can vary from $5-$20, or even more depending on potency and origin.  Among others, "High Times" magazine conducts a monthly survey of its readers to aggregate prices from around the country.

Posted May 5, 2010
 

Take Advantage of the Inevitable

 

                                            Marijuana being legal is inevitable.
Who is willing to get in front of that and make that  be base of the campaign, Cannabis is the Cure.  Including more ideas and possibilities of the use of Cannabis and hemp.  Te re-industrialize hemp and legalize  the possession of marijuana.  Tax marijuana, cannabis, weed, pot, whatever you want to call it, and all it is used for.  With taxation from the goods, paper, materials, the crop itself, take advantage of the fuel alternatives that are possible from hemp oil. Amounts of businesses and jobs that will be created in result from the initial sky rocketing of financial spending and marketing and investing not only for the oil dependency aspects.  

The timber and pollutions of the machinery needed to cut down these forests of wildlife can be reduced greatly and be  invested in Cannabis fields and Hemp Fields.  Being able to grow and crop twice to three times a year.  Once the obvious profits from the crop and the reduction of pollutants emitted are realized in the Cannabis and Hemp re-revolution and Companies are willing to overthrow the fortunes being protected and surviving by keeping cannabis and Hemp illegal for their own benefit and profit.  Meanwhile polluting beyond necessity for the amount of goods produced.   

Not to mention the waste of taxes being spent on "The War on Drugs" it is the biggest waste especially if you look at the profits that are possible instead of need to spend and waste.  The drugs are going to come here no matter what.  The bad part that they don't show is the casualties of that black market world "war" and the cartels that are profiting and financing and supporting an even more illegal evil Criminal Kingpin.

Millions, Billions  of American dollars are being spent in an underground market where cash generated everyday, illegally, now can become a contributing business and entrepreneur that can start legitimate small businesses that will bring  in  jobs, income, and also taxes on the goods sold. That can finally help the local communities and area that they are in instead of some dealer taking the money out of the community and giving it to the cartels, as an illegal import while just exporting the money! It is time the Americans start being concerned for more of what happens within it's own borders and start to encourage the profits to be invested into the communities and local economy.  People want this!  Motivation along with opportunity  increases drive and people are ready for this.  To make their money of this and contribute.

Guaranteed to produce taxable income that can go back into the area and communities to help even further a  chance to help improving their communities.  Cannabis, the possibilities are endless for the utilization of this plant for the better of humans that is now considered an Illegal Drug.  Follow through with the American Medical Associations, (AMA), request for the removal from Schedule 1 drug list.  Allow for more types of available test to be administered to this miracle plant. Let's use this natural herb gift and utilize it's possibilities in any way possible.  To also help identify, if any, negative effects from the use as being practiced as medicine.  

Why deny where only positive is to come.

LEGALIZE CANNABIS AND HEMP!

Justin J. Kemp

Posted May 4, 2010
 

AN OPEN LETTER TO SUPPORTERS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA:

We made an enormous impact on the whole State of Wisconsin.  An effort well worth being proud of.   This is proof that we made a stand that was respected by  the people of the public and  those in office greater now than ever before.  We need to stand strong and keep up the momentum that has been built by this sessions effort.   I personally wanted  to give a thanks to all that participated with any effort towards this fight.  Medical Marijuana will be a reality very soon here in Wisconsin and it wouldn't be if for not the efforts of your continued support!

Sincerely,
Justin J. Kemp
JBlaze
 



 This is from Rep. Pocan and Sen. Erpenbach:

April 22, 2010
AN OPEN LETTER TO SUPPORTERS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA:

We write today with heavy hearts to inform you that when the legislature
closes out its two-year session today, medical marijuana protections for
patients will not be law.

Today, we are disappointed, upset, but hopeful. We are disappointed
because despite all the hope and hard work, medicinal marijuana did not
pass the Legislature. We are upset because there are people suffering
from serious illnesses who desperately need cannabis to manage their
symptoms and they cannot find legal relief in Wisconsin.

However, we are hopeful because we have more momentum today than we've
had over the past decade. We won tremendous victories this legislative
session:
. In December of 2009, we had the best public hearing on this bill ever,
with 104 patients and doctors testifying or registering in favor of this
legislation, and only six against.
. President Obama told the DEA to cease prosecuting people who use
cannabis for medical purposes.
. The American Medical Association recently called for changing the
status of marijuana to enable more research on medical marijuana,
despite the opposition of the Wisconsin Medical Society.
. Governor Doyle signaled his support for medical marijuana with a
doctor's recommendation, the first Wisconsin Governor to ever support
this legislation.
. More states and municipalities (14 total) are legalizing medical
marijuana, the most recent being Washington, DC this week.
. Organizational support continues to grow, including the Wisconsin
Nurses Association, American Civil Liberties Union, AIDS Resource Center
of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Public Health Association, the American Bar
Association, the American Public Health Association, the American
Academy of HIV Medicine, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Two former
U.S. Surgeons General - Joycelyn Elders and Jesse Steinfeld - also
recognize marijuana as a legitimate, beneficial medicine.
. We earned the editorial endorsement from 10 newspapers across the
state.
. With the help of Is My Medicine Legal Yet?, we generated thousands of
constituent contacts to legislators all across the state encouraging
them to support the bill.

Despite the hard work we all collectively put into this bill, there is
still a lot more work to be done. We are not strangers to tackling the
tough issues and standing up for people who otherwise might not have a
champion in the Capitol. And we are not going to stop until we change
the law and help seriously ill patients.

As we close out this session of the legislature, we are writing to thank
you for your support, emails, phone calls and for sharing your personal
stories. While this legislation is not moving forward now, we will
continue to push this issue forward until we eventually change the law.

In the coming months, you will likely hear about advisory referenda
being added to ballots in municipalities across the state as well as
other critical news. Thus, we are also writing to ask you to do one last
thing this session; if you have not already done so, please stay
involved by signing up at www.jrmma.org. Please add your name to their
email list and stay in touch as this movement continues to pick up
momentum.

We will not stop until we have compassionate care for cancer patients,
compassionate care for glaucoma patients, compassionate care for those
suffering from PTSD and all the other patients for whom cannabis is
helpful. One day, we will win and these patients will be protected from
prosecution.

Thank you for your continuous efforts. Together, we will win!

Sincerely,

Representative Mark Pocan    Senator Jon Erpenbach
78th Assembly district    27th Senate district

Posted April 22, 2010