Move Afoot In Poland To Legalize Marijuana

[Jim Finnel]

According to Polish Radio, a campaign to loosen the marijuana laws is underway in Poland. A petition to the Ministry of Justice requesting the legalization of marijuana for personal use has already been signed by hundreds of people, including drug rehab specialists and members of Monar, a nonprofit group that works with addicts, the HIV/AIDS positive, and the homeless.

Now, would-be legalizers are trying a new tack: direct contact with members of parliament (MPs). "Cannabis canvassers" recruited via the Internet have been paying visits to politicians in an effort to win them over, and it seems to be working. The canvassers have already collected the signatures of five MPs, including former health minister Marek Balicki.

Legalization of personal possession (or decriminalization) would be a step forward for Poland. Under current law, possession of even small amounts of marijuana is a serious criminal offense.



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[Damagoman]

"Cannabis canvassers"

I been thinkin' about a Cannabis Legislative Strike Force.
The Biker lobby here in Texas has one
and they actually go to the Capital and meet with Rep.s
Since we can't get new laws on a ballot
but they(new laws) and revisions (to current laws) have to be brought up by a Rep.
and voted on by the Texas senate.

 

[Jim Finnel]

i've been to d.c. and lobbied for hepatitis c patients & awareness. i would never waste my time doing it again for any cause. out in the streets and on the mall is the place to be. big numbers = a bit of attention. massive numbers = more attention . . . .