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  California Frees Pot Activist
Posted by CN Staff on March 07, 2006 at 07:12:06 PT
By The Associated Press 
Source: Associated Press 

medical Sacramento, Calif. -- A medical marijuana activist who was forced to return to the United States earlier this year has been freed from jail after serving a third of his four-month sentence for drug possession, officials said.

Steve Kubby was released after 40 days for good behaviour and because of a need to reduce crowding under a federal court order, Placer County jail officials said.

He fled to Canada following his 2001 conviction for possession of a hallucinogen found in peyote and a psychedelic mushroom. He repeatedly sought refugee status, claiming he was persecuted for his advocacy of medical marijuana use. A Canadian court rejected his appeals in January.

Mr. Kubby lost 25 pounds in jail but said he gained respect for his jailers and the medical staff that treated him. Mr. Kubby says he has used marijuana to curb symptoms from a rare form of adrenal cancer.

“I realized the taunting and skepticism about my condition that I experienced when I was first jailed here in 1999 was not present with any of the jail staff this time,” he said.

Mr. Kubby, the 1998 Libertarian candidate for California governor, had gained attention when he helped write and lobby for the state's medical marijuana law. The law, approved by voters in 1996, decriminalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes under state law, but it remains illegal under federal law.

Mr. Kubby still faces a March 14 hearing for failing to appear at his original sentencing five years ago.

Source: Associated Press (Wire)
Published: March 07, 2006
Copyright: 2006 Associated Press

Related Articles & Web Site:

The Kubby Chronicles
http://www.kubby.org/

New Lawyer, New Strategy for Kubby
http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21602.shtml

Jailed Medipot Activist Withdraws Request
http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21567.shtml

Kubby No Longer Seeking To Use Marijuana
http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21562.shtml


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Comment #66 posted by FoM on March 09, 2006 at 13:14:03 PT
Hope
The programs were on last night. They were good. Generally TV doesn't have a lot I like to watch but it did last night. I don't have much to say either. News is very hard to find right now. I think writers have said all there is to say but the powers that be don't care to listen.

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Comment #65 posted by Hope on March 09, 2006 at 12:34:07 PT
comment 61
Thanks, FoM. I'll try to catch it if I can.

I'm checking in regularly today...since early this morning, just not much to say.

Good work on the driving information, Dankhank. (not sure this is the right thread...but you know which comment I'm referring to.) Good work...as usual!

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Comment #64 posted by FoM on March 09, 2006 at 06:20:38 PT
Jose
I removed the article. It is posted on another thread and snipped like I must do.

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Comment #62 posted by john wayne on March 08, 2006 at 23:51:34 PT
Kubby stares down the man.
He lost 25 lbs? Hmm, sounds like reckless endangerment to me. Especially when he and his doctors full well knew what medicine was best for him. Maybe Placer released Steve because they were scared shitless. Time to sharpen up the long lawsuit knives.

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Comment #61 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 16:44:18 PT
Off Topic: Hope
I don't know if you have time to watch Animal Planet tonight but the Horse Power series will end with the Maclay Championship. Then the SportHorse Cup at 9.

Then Neil Young will be a guest on the Daily Show at 11. I doubt he'll sing but I am looking forward to checking it out at 11.

http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/horsesense/horse_power/horse_power.html

http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/horsesense/sporthorse/sporthorse.html

The Daily Show with Neil Young as The Guest

http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the_daily_show/index.jhtml

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Comment #60 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 15:50:23 PT
Jose
You're welcome. You are way younger then I am. I am almost Steve Kubby's age. I get tired and I didn't get tired when I was your age. Steve just served 40 days behind bars. He has a wife and children. He has money issues and where and how to live facing them. Maybe giving Steve and Michele a little space to gain strength might be a good thing.

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Comment #59 posted by jose melendez on March 08, 2006 at 15:41:02 PT
pushing the envelope, not just licking it
Thanks Toker00. FoM I have not heard back from the Kubbys but I think a Greg Clark just called me this afternoon, I'm hoping it's related.

I hope he has good news . . . we could use a bit of help here in the trenches.

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Comment #58 posted by Toker00 on March 08, 2006 at 14:08:33 PT
jose
Thanks for the link. Person to Person. Pass it on. Supporting Medical Marijuana Patients in Prison is turning out to be a good thing, too. I'm glad Jerry got to call. Let's make sure he gets to call regularly.

Attention Commissary:

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Jerry Sisson Reg.#66424-065

P.O. Box 474701

Desmoines, Iowa 50947-0001

Mail those letters to:

Jerry Sisson Reg.#66424-065

Devens Federal Medical Center

P.O. Box 879

Devens, Ma. 01434

Wage peace on war. END CANNABIS PROHIBITION NOW!

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Comment #57 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 11:57:54 PT
Jose
The link loaded. I read where Steve has hope for the future. That's what I want to hear. Hopefully he will be able to rebuild his life.

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Comment #56 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 11:39:51 PT
Jose
When I clicked on the link it says it is busy.

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Comment #55 posted by jose melendez on March 08, 2006 at 11:36:09 PT
Yes!
worth reading:

"Real movements get built person-to-person."

http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n294/a07.html?397

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Comment #54 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 10:10:19 PT
My Motto
Is cause no harm.

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Comment #53 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 10:09:05 PT
Hope
I don't know if Steve has any restrictions but he very well could. Since he might get charged for going to Canada letting his lawyers decide what the next step will be is a good thing and wise in my opinion.

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Comment #52 posted by Hope on March 08, 2006 at 10:04:32 PT
Comment 50....Steve Kubby
In case you read this Steve, I'm so relieved you've been released. So thankful.

If you have any ideas or wishes to guide your C-News pals it would be wonderful, if you could safely, tell us "shhhhh" for a moment...or "right on"...."flags flying".

I realize that Kubby may have some legal restrictions that might keep him from speaking to us...but if not, I wish he would give us some advice from his point of view.

Can Michelle give us some advice if Steve can't?

Or we can keep walking through these woods in the dark...sniping at what we individualy deem snipable.

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Comment #51 posted by Hope on March 08, 2006 at 09:57:34 PT
Gloovins
"How many LEO's have activley looked into the eyes of someone like Steve and lied thru their frickin' teeth? Uh?"

VERY valid point.

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Comment #50 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 09:50:49 PT
Jose
As far as I know Steve can post here if he wants to if that's what you mean. He registered early on and hopefully he wouldn't have any trouble. Thanks.

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Comment #49 posted by jose melendez on March 08, 2006 at 09:48:03 PT
whew!
done already, thanks! Hopefully they can post here?

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Comment #48 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 09:41:18 PT
Jose
Please just e-mail Steve and find out how he wants to approach his case. That is the right thing to do since it is his freedom at stake. That's all. I don't know why that is hard to understand.

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Comment #47 posted by jose melendez on March 08, 2006 at 09:35:00 PT
a benign letter would have been better?
Huh? As you wish, of course! I love cannabisnews!

I'm frankly horrified you seem to be imagining or implying I meant some harm. Hope I'm mistaken?

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Comment #46 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 09:02:58 PT
Jose
I really hope you know I'm serious about this. You and I do not see eye to eye on many issues so please develop your web site with what you feel is important and I will continue to do what I feel is right for CNews and people who view and post here. Thanks in advance.

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Comment #45 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 08:56:48 PT
Jose
Please stop. Contact Steve for current information. Post what you want on your web site and leave a link.

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Comment #44 posted by jose melendez on March 08, 2006 at 08:52:37 PT
ther, I feel better now
from: http://www.kubby.com/

"Placer County is playing with fire. I pray that they educate themselves on what happens when fire gets out of control.

Your phone call, e-mail or fax could save us. Your voice could be the one that make the difference and saves our family!"

* Joe Volpe, Minister of Immigration, Voice: (613) 954-1064, Fax: (613) 957-2688 * Ujjal Dosanjh, Minister of Health, Voice: (613) 995-7052, Fax: (613) 995-2962 * Irwin Cotler, Minister of Justice, (613) 992-4621, Fax: (613) 990-7522 * Anne McLellan, Deputy Prime Minister, (613) 991-2924, Fax: (613) 952-2240

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Comment #43 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 08:51:38 PT
Jose
All I want is that you contact Steve so that he can say if this is how he feels now and if he wants help. That's fair.

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Comment #42 posted by jose melendez on March 08, 2006 at 08:45:15 PT
he has plenty help
Yeah, you are right FoM. I never asked, just went ahead and helped. Are you saying I've done something wrong, please?

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Top Story: Kubby Out of Jail, But Not Yet Free. (Are any of us?) Must Return to Court On March 14 On Probation Violation Charges. Exclusive to MarijuanaNews Posted by Richard Cowan on 2006-03-06 16:20:00 Source:

Posted March 6, 2006 Exclusive to MarijuanaNews

I just spoke with a very happy Steve Kubby, who was released from Placer County jail this afternoon, where he had been held since January 27th, following his expulsion from Canada on January 26th.

Last Friday, Superior Court Judge John Cosgrove, who presided over Kubby’s initial railroading in 2001, rejected a request for a hearing to modify the 120-day jail sentence originally imposed by Cosgrove. Under California’s Prop 36, passed by the voters in people first time in 2000, people convicted of non-violent drug possession charges are not supposed to be locked up.

However, in 2001, Cosgrove denied Prop. 36 protection to Kubby for his misdemeanor convictions for possession psilocyn and mescaline, the latter being a felony.

Of course, Kubby did not actually have any mescaline. The police admittedly extracted it from a remnant of a cactus they said they found in a film canister in Kubby’s guest bedroom. That is really what this whole ordeal has been about. See Steve Kubby Is the Only One In This Story Who Has NOT Broken The Law, But He Faces the Death Penalty. and links

At the time, Cosgrove said that any use of marijuana, even medical use, would disqualify Kubby, according to rules adopted by Placer County. Public Defender Julie Mumma argued that the county cannot overrule an initiative. Of course, Placer County was ignoring Prop 215, which is why Kubby was arrested in the first place.

Kubby’s attorney, J. David Nick of San Francisco, argued that he was never properly sentenced on the felony count because he had moved to Canada, with the court’s permission in 2001, and Kubby was in Canada in 2003 when his misdemeanor drug conviction was illegally reinstated as a felony by an appeals court, as a result of actions by two recused judges.

Surprise, surprise, Cosgrove agreed with prosecutor Christopher Cattran's argument that the sentence in 2001 had been appropriately imposed. The Sacramento Bee quoted Cosgrove as saying, "I don't see why Mr. Kubby wants another sentencing just because he absconded.” Never mind that Cosgrove had given his permission for Steve to move to Canada, on April 27, 2001. See Prosecutor Demands That Kubby Be Jailed to Die Without Medical Marijuana; Judge Agrees, But Jailer Refuses to Commit Murder. Just When You Thought They Couldn’t Get Any Crazier…

As in the story linked above, it appears that Kubby was freed once again at the initiative of the Placer County jailers and sheriff who are still refusing to do the dirty work of their higher ups, who like to have their underlings do their killing for them.

As MarijuanaNews reported last week, Steve has lost 25 pounds in the last month. Marinol has controlled most of the symptoms of his adrenal cancer, but this remains a very dangerous and unethical medical experiment because of the absence of the other cannabinoids.

Steve must return to court March 14 on a charge that he violated his probation when he did not return from Canada because he feared being jailed without any form of cannabis by Placer County. Cosgrove’s absurd statement about Kubby “absconding” will be one basis for the appeal. The most important political development here is that there are elements in Placer County law enforcement who know and care which way the wind is blowing.

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from:

http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~crijweb/apstudguide.html

American Prisons and Prisoners Study Guide for Examination One

HISTORY & EVOLUTION OF CORRECTIONS

STALL FOR TIME

TIME

1. Increases basic human needs.

2. Reduces stress and anxiety.

3. Increases rationality.

4. Allows formation of Stockholm Syndrome.

5. Increases opportunities for hostages to escape.

6. Permits better decision making through the gathering of intelligence.

7. Allows formation of negotiator-subject rapport.

8. Subject's expectations are reduced.

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Comment #41 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 07:39:08 PT
Jose
Have you asked Steve Kubby if he wants you to help him? I wouldn't want anyone to help me unless I asked them to help.

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Comment #40 posted by FoM on March 08, 2006 at 07:19:03 PT
JustGetnBy
This is a page that museman made for Jerry. We sent the money order to the address under their picture. My husband put Jerry's name and prison number on the money order. Hope this helps.

commissary: attn: Commissary

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Jerrry Sisson reg# 66424-065

p.o. #474701 Desmoine Iowa 50947-0001

http://www.terryhubbard.com/J/

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Comment #39 posted by JustGetnBy on March 08, 2006 at 06:39:30 PT
money order ??
Would someone help me out? I've got a postal money order for Jerry and I'm not sure weather it should be filled out in Jerrys name, the prisons name or left blank.

TIA

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Comment #38 posted by jose melendez on March 08, 2006 at 05:37:24 PT
Keep them on their toes, strike that, knees.
Bonner won't like this, but I agree with gloovins. Don't trust any of them untile they join http://leap.cc or are paying restitution.

Period.

"I believe the following Placer County employees bear direct responsibility for what was done to me and my family:

Placer Investigator Michael Lyke Placer

Deputy D.A. Christopher Cattran Placer

Deputy D.A. Eugene Geni

Placer District Attorney Bradford Fennochio

Placer Under Sheriff Steve D'Arcy

Placer Sheriff Ed Bonner

Lyke and Cattran were both physically present at the raid and saw large posters which repeated the health warnings of my "ATTENTION LAW ENFORCEMENT" message. This message was also part of my police file. Both Lyke and Cattran chose to ignore my terminal illness as well as my statement that I could die if deprived of my medicine. They didn't even warn the Auburn jail medical staff of my life-threatening condition. What these two men did is no different than depriving a diabetic of their insulin, according to my doctors. Dr. Vincent DeQuattro from USC Medical Center, even told my wife I would probably be dead if I had stayed a fourth day in the Auburn Jail.

I have included the other men, because I believe they also knew about my life-threatening condition and chose to ignore it -- even if it meant killing me. "

from: http://www.kubby.com/Complaint-AG.html

Had Enough? Cal, Write and FAX!!!

from: http://www.placer.ca.gov/sheriff/

Placer County Sheriff Edward N. Bonner Sheriff Edward N. Bonner

11500 A Avenue DeWitt Center

Auburn, CA 95603

Phone: 530-889-7800

Fax: 530-889-6883

Email: pcsoweb@placer.ca.gov

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6990

Auburn, CA 95604

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Comment #37 posted by gloovins on March 08, 2006 at 02:04:24 PT
of topic but not
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PATRIOT_ACT_METH?SITE=7219&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2006-03-06-23-35-09

Patroit Act includes psudephidrine purchase amount rules nationally - wow are they finally waking up to the REAL killer drug(s)????????????

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Comment #36 posted by gloovins on March 08, 2006 at 01:45:40 PT
a point
I remember a motion to have Steve sentenced as a felon, for they have more rights they do as if sentenced as on a misdeameanor offence.

This is when the 1/3 of the time being enough for release may have been enough. Problem is, I don't know if that motion was ever granted, & Kubby is now a convicted felon or what. I could be wrong - dodging a sentencing internationally is probably a felony so yes, as an earlier post stated - he is not of the woods, yet. Remember Marinol Kubby claimed helped him in jail (more ammo ironically for the Placer County) and as far as this fm the LA Times article:

*"The short note eventually found its way to Placer County Sheriff Ed Bonner, who met with Kubby last week. He said it was an honor to meet me," Kubby said Monday after his release. "I was floored. I got the feeling he was sincere, genuine, and got it. He said he wanted to talk to prosecutors about burying the hatchet."*

How many LEO's have activley looked into the eyes of someone like Steve and lied thru their frickin' teeth? Uh? Think about it -- not too hard....just think about. These are the same who made him sign a release of HIS LIFE & THEIR LIABILITY OF IT because he refused to take big Pharm (usually that do more harm than good) drugs, ok? Another point is I believe these convictions (be them misdeameanors or felonies make one inadmissible to Canada - though I could be wrong, I do know a US citizen w/a DUI is not permitted initial entry into Canada - they have to get special permission)

Just some HUGE THANKS to you all who did call the Ph #'s posted awhile back to Placer Co officials...I think we did our job though in a way ...

Great to hear that he is out finally though everyone here @ C-news never trust the flame that burns you -- for the flame always burns.

I hope this post doesnt make me sound like a crass pessimist but well, it's politics so lies are inter-woven, ok, I vented ,I'm good - love to all - especially Steve & the whole Kubby family!

Namaste - gloovins :)

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Comment #35 posted by Had Enough on March 08, 2006 at 00:47:19 PT
Halls of Congress
Tuck wrote:”Now is the time to unite behind our common cause, cast aside your differences everybody and let's all take this debate about medical cannabis all the way to the halls of congress...pound on the doors cause for once in my life I can tell you they are listening!!!!!!!

Now we’re talking. This is precisely the way to Git er Done. Let’s Roll.

They are starting to listen. They have no choice but to listen. The truth is a very powerful force, and it is always there, regardless of time, obfuscation, and outright lies.

Also tell your politicians why you will vote for them, and more important tell them why you won’t. Have you ever seen the look on as politicians face when you tell them they won’t get your vote because of their support of unjust laws, that only some people have to live by? Try it some time; you might be surprised at the response.

Congratulations on your release Kubby. Enjoy a warm bed, and a decent meal. You paid your dues. Time to heal up.

Register and Vote, take a friend with you, and share the ride. WE THE PEOPLE, deserve nothing less.

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Comment #34 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 21:17:21 PT
herbdoc215
You are really maturing. You have a good future ahead of you.

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Comment #33 posted by herbdoc215 on March 07, 2006 at 20:59:40 PT
Jose.....murder can't be 'waived'
Nor can political responsibility be "diminished" by force or coersion....jailers/cops are humans same as us and nobody wants the blood of good men on their hands...men who have harmed nobody but themselves are usually left to their own doom in the USA I grew up in! We must keep showing these men our humanity, but we also need to recognize when they are trying to show us their humanity also. This war upon us will only end when they see us as viable human beings with a valid point...as long as we keep letting them choose our language of debate and pick all the battles we will continue to be marginalised! Now is the time to unite behind our common cause, cast aside your differences everybody and let's all take this debate about medical cannabis all the way to the halls of congress...pound on the doors cause for once in my life I can tell you they are listening!!!!!!! Peace, Steve Tuck

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Comment #32 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 20:47:13 PT
The Full LA Times Article on Kubby's Web Page
I think they are going to be ok. I really do. They don't appear as angry and anger doesn't help anyone.

http://www.kubby.org/

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Comment #31 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 20:44:31 PT
Hope and Jose
I think it was in one of the e-mails we got at first and it might have been Michele saying it. I can't remember though. I think that Steve will be ok now if he doesn't have to go back to jail.

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Comment #30 posted by jose melendez on March 07, 2006 at 20:31:03 PT
waiver, eh?
Wait till they get a load of my waiver/petition/citizen's arrest warrant/raffle tickets . . .

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Comment #29 posted by Hope on March 07, 2006 at 20:23:43 PT
Max ....comment 10
That is exactly what I was thinking!

Jose, there was a medical reason for him not taking the pharm blood pressure treatments. I wish I knew where it was. It might have been in one of Michelle's letters. But if he takes the stuff they wanted him to take, his blood pressure, with those meds, would suddenly spike deathly high without any warning and kill him. It was something like that. It made sense.

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Comment #28 posted by Toker00 on March 07, 2006 at 19:22:42 PT
One down, one to go.
Steve, now Jerry. Surely they will let another sick man out early? Like YESTERDAY?!!! Any more on the protest outside the prison and the reaction from inside? High, Mrs. Runruff.

Wage peace on war. END CANNABIS PROHIBITION NOW!

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Comment #27 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 17:46:50 PT
Jose
That was right after he was taken into custody I think. He then received Marinol. He didn't want to take blood pressure medicine and I assume that for that reason he would have been required to sign a waiver so if something happened to him the jail wouldn't be held responsible. That's my guess.

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Comment #26 posted by jose melendez on March 07, 2006 at 17:32:30 PT
so, which is it?
from: http://boards.cannabis.com/showthread.php?t=49578

"Mr. Kubby has reported that he was coerced to sign a waiver absolving Placer County Sheriff's of any medical responsibility, due to his refusal to take blood pressure medication, despite the fact that Steve had never been prescribed blood pressure medication before . . ."

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Comment #25 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 17:24:15 PT
museman
I remember runruff saying that but how could they put him in a cell for 12 or 13 days if they cared for his health?

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Comment #24 posted by museman on March 07, 2006 at 17:08:05 PT
Steve K
Happy for you and your family, seems that you had to go through a sh**load of un-necessary crap to get to this point, hope that changes for you.

Peace

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Comment #23 posted by museman on March 07, 2006 at 17:03:04 PT
FoM
Runruff is stuck in Mass, because of his medical condition. The federal penitentiary system only has one 'prison hospital' capable of meeting his needs.

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Comment #22 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 15:32:14 PT
herbdoc215
My husband got the money sent today for Jerry. Now we need to get him back home. Why can't he at least be moved closer to his home? Why does he have to be so far away?

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Comment #21 posted by Sukoi on March 07, 2006 at 15:19:24 PT
Excellent news about Steve...
now if they will just let Runruff out so that he can be with his family and friends where he belongs.

Here's a little upbeat kind of song that's full of truth and I thought that you all would enjoy it:

http://www.benscales.com/music/growing_marijuana_in_my_yard.mp3

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Comment #20 posted by dongenero on March 07, 2006 at 14:48:04 PT
$15,000.00!
But it's our tax dollars at work Steve, so, it's funny money.

I guess that's a drop in the bucket compared to the Feds spending millions (umm, tax dollars again) to make a bull headed point about Medical Cannabis, as you pointed out.



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Comment #19 posted by herbdoc215 on March 07, 2006 at 14:22:47 PT
$ not %
that's $15,000 dollars PER test, it's a gift of that theiving pretend 'scientist' at UMISS we all love so well....El Sohly! But last i heard it isn't faring well in court as his logic on it leaves a bunch to be desired! Peace, Steve Tuck

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Comment #18 posted by herbdoc215 on March 07, 2006 at 14:09:10 PT
Max, under state law he can medicate while on bond
And even while on probation....they just were not letting him medicate while in jail for "safety" reasons...I guess they figure there would be a riot when other prisoners smelled his medicine burning is what they told me they feared when I was in??? In my case I was on Federal bond at first which doesn't recognize 215 nor medical use of cannabis hence I was barred from smoking (and they do have a %15,000 test they can do to tell difference....they measure for residuals of THCv and other cannabinoids not in Marinol) and they threatened me with it cause they knew I was puffin my meds cause I wasn't puking still as marinol may help my pain but doesn't control my stomach nor does it help me urinate.....BUT as soon as my federal bond was lifted and I was on state only bond I was allowed to puff away on my meds to my hearts desire.....I talked to Sheriff Bonner my ownself before leaving Placer co. last month and he was honestly pleased when I offered the olive branch as I tried to see it from his perspective and with the lessons I had learned while in federal marshals custody who were guinuinely worried about me once they saw I was really sick and we had a good discussion about my worries/motivations, especially after a search where I had to pull up my shirt to go into court house (metal detectors and me don't mix well...:) and they saw how many scars I have and asked me details about how I got'em! I'm just glad that Steve is going to get to live his life now and I'm sure like me this is his last jail experience ever and also that some mea culpa will be required in court but they are not going to be going after blood I don't believe, as in my case they just want us to go away....I'd say at worse he'll get is probation from hell but I'd not be shocked for it to just go away like mine did with a big fat fine.........it seems as if we've reached a deadlock with them on our refugee cases as we both me and Kubby got just what we were afraid of and Rome has shown the world it will spend millions of dollars to make a point....both sides made their point...it's just we had to suffer like a dog to earn enough respect to make ours and in the other sides case, they had to see that sometimes going into a legal case with their minds already made up is dangerous at best! I just want to Thank God that the lowest appendages of the legal apparatus of the system balked in both of our cases in not wanting to kill us and when it got close it spit us both out! I've heard that Renee (Bojee) Bennett, :) is close to being able to come home and settle her case sanely as well without her having to go to jail......I just pray that someday Ken Hayes will also find peace in the war and when his time comes he too will find some mercy from the justice system! I still can't believe Canada didn't see the justice of our cause and turned it's back on us! Free Jerry Sisson, free him NOW!!!!!!! Peace, Steve Tuck

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Comment #17 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 10:44:02 PT
Oops
I forgot the link. Here it is.

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Comment #16 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 10:42:55 PT
Just a Note
I have received a few e-mails about having trouble posting on CNews. If anyone wants to register and post on this forum to tell us what errors you are having please feel free to do it.



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Comment #15 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 10:20:57 PT
Max Flowers
They can tell the difference if they want too.

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Comment #14 posted by Max Flowers on March 07, 2006 at 10:07:29 PT
Arthropod
I don't see how they could effectively test Steve K for THC when he's been using (and may continue using) Marinol...?

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Comment #13 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 09:52:01 PT
Arthropod
I hope he can use Cannabis but he can use Marinol so that's a help.

Just a note: I am getting error readings when trying to post but sometimes it works. Keeping my fingers crossed on this one.

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Comment #12 posted by Arthropod on March 07, 2006 at 09:50:59 PT
Forgot to put in my first post!
Welcome back Steve, glad to see you breathing the free air again! I wish you the best of luck in all you do!

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Comment #11 posted by Arthropod on March 07, 2006 at 09:47:33 PT
A Sobering Thought
While I wish I could say he had a first puff after getting out, the unfortunate truth of the matter is that Steve is most likely under some sort of reporting probation. Regular drug testing usually accompanies said probation, with a violation sending Steve right back to jail to serve the rest of his term. I just hope that I am incoreect, as I and everyone else with any common sense knows that Steve needs his medicine to survive.

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Comment #10 posted by Max Flowers on March 07, 2006 at 09:25:54 PT
"There’s simply no way he’s a major anything."
Well, I can think of one thing---he's a major pain in the ass for the DEA...! Which is absolutely wrong, of course. They should not even know who he is, because they should be so busy chasing real criminals with violent ways. Better yet, dismantle prohibition, decriminalize and regulate hard drugs with medical oversight and abolish the Controlled Substances Act.

WELCOME OUT, STEVE! Congrats. I'll bet that first toke after getting out was/is sweeeeeeeet!

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Comment #9 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 09:03:38 PT
My Wish
Since the prisons are overflowing why not release people who are in jail for marijuana offenses? They are non violent folks.

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Comment #8 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 09:01:15 PT
Treeanna
I hope you are right.

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Comment #7 posted by Treeanna on March 07, 2006 at 08:57:03 PT
He wont get much
Since it is his first violation of probation (obviously they arent charging him with a new offense), he can get anything from a reprimand to 90 days.

Bet ya $$$ they dont give him more than 30 days, if any time at all, due to the fact he was just released by the fed's Order.

Sheriff Bonner apparently wants to "bury the hatchet", too. Probably up for re-election soon, lol.

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Comment #6 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 08:12:41 PT
Commonsense
You're right it isn't over for Steve. Hopefully they will show mercy.

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Comment #5 posted by Commonsense on March 07, 2006 at 08:10:15 PT
What happens at the Failure to Appear hearing?
I wonder what will happen to him for failing to appear for sentencing? In my state failing to appear at a court proceeding on a felony charge carries with it up to a ten year prison sentence. That's more than the maximum for a lot of felonies. He only got 120 days on the underlying charge, which seems like a light sentence. His fugitive status was well publicised though. The judge might want to make an example out of him for running. He's not out of the woods yet.

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Comment #4 posted by BUDSNAXZ on March 07, 2006 at 08:04:52 PT
Whew
Man, I am so relieved to hear this; I was so worried for Steve's health and the lack of compassion he was receiving. This is great news. I think what Placer County jail officials said "Steve Kubby was released after 40 days for good behaviour and because of a need to reduce crowding under a federal court order, Placer County jail officials" is a lie. They were worried about having Steve die in their jail and the consequences that would have followed. Steve if you read here; Welcome home, I'm glad you're free again.

Peace Mac

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Comment #3 posted by ekim on March 07, 2006 at 07:38:42 PT
they have bigger problems than I can even imagine
good going Steve. not only tens of millions of Americans watching 60 Min but untold millions of Canadians were watching also.

CBS: 60 Minutes Prince of Pot ~ Transcript

Larry Campbell, a Canadian senator who formerly served on the drug squad of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is well aware of Marc Emery.

Asked what he thinks of U.S. officials' stance that Emery is a major drug trafficker, Campbell says laughing, "Well, if he, if they consider that, then they have bigger problems than I can even imagine. There’s simply no way he’s a major anything."

"What would the public reaction be here if Marc Emery is extradited to the United States?" Simon asked.

"I think there’d be outrage," Campbell replied.

They might be outraged that the long arm of the U.S. law reached up into Canada to press charges against someone many Canadians consider harmless

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Comment #2 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 07:26:41 PT
Snipped Source LA Times Article
Freed Medical Marijuana Activist Voices New Praise for Jail Staff

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Steve Kubby, who fled to Canada to avoid a four-month term, is released after 40 days and apologizes for negative publicity.

By Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer

March 7, 2006

SACRAMENTO — Steve Kubby, a California medical marijuana pioneer who was forced to return from Canada earlier this year and was thrown into jail, earned his freedom Monday after serving a third of the four-month sentence his doctor predicted might kill him.

Placer County jail officials said Kubby's release after 40 days came because of his good behavior in custody and their need to reduce crowding under a federal court order.

Kubby has spent the last six years vociferously fighting Placer County authorities over his conviction for possession of a peyote button and a psychedelic mushroom. But his early release underscored a sudden shift in his once bitter attitude toward law enforcement authorities.

In jail, Kubby lost 25 pounds, yet said he gained respect for his jailers and the medical staff who tended to the rare — and typically terminal — form of adrenal cancer he has been treating with marijuana for three decades.

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Complete Article: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kubby7mar07,1,5141679.story

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Comment #1 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 07:13:44 PT
Welcome Back Steve
I am so very sorry for what the system has put you and Michele and your family thru.

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