Thirteen (13) states have passed varying degrees, from simple decriminalization to actual distribution with state oversight, of medical marijuana legislation. They are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. It is time for Pennsylvania to join the fray. We are, quite literally, Pennsylvanians for Medical Marijuana.
Pennsylvania is the 'Birthmother' of freedom for this country. From within our borders over 200 years ago were created all the written words and documents from which this nation was created. More importantly, it was where the peoples rights were first assured. For us as a state to stand idly by and not add our voice to this debate would be a dereliction of our patriotic duty.
This debate is not only about the humanitarian altruistic rights of PA citizens - we the people - on a medicinal level, it is also about much more important concerns: the principles of separation of powers between the States and Federal government.
Pennsylvania's right to state sovereignty
The most recent Franklin and Marshall college poll (PDF) shows 76% of the people of Pennsylvania support medical marijuana. A recently taken American Spirit poll shows more legislative support exists than we have been lead to believe. Until we have proven to the legislators that the FDA is ignoring scientific research proving the medicinal benefits of marijuana, we will be about six (6) Senate votes and up to a dozen House votes short of passage of a properly worded medical marijuana bill.
We Need You - Where you come in
We, Pennsylvanians for Medical Marijuana, a group of people like yourself, have over the past year been setting up the groundwork to get legislation introduced in the Pennsylvania House and Senate around the holiday season, or soon thereafter. We need your help to get this legislation passed. We need you to call both of your Senate and House legislators, write them letters, write letters to the editor of your area newspapers, and call talk radio shows to educate the people as to the reasons Pennsylvania must pass medical marijuana legislation. We need you to tell your friends and get them involved. It's only by a concerted effort with your help that we can succeed.
We will give you all the support you need. The links to the left will supply you a wealth of information - both medical and legal. For best results we do need to be in touch with you on a personal level, so please fill out the info form to the right, or call and write our campaign coordinator Barry Busch at 610-876-6750 - barry@critpath.org.
We are self funded and really could use donations and would appreciate whatever you can spare. Send checks or money orders to:
840 Upland Ave.
Upland, Pa 19015
or to
1234 Market St
PO Box 36687
Philadelphia, PA 19107