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Press Conference on Drug Policy Reform 
Posted by CN Staff on November 04, 2002 at 21:12:17 PT
News Advisory
Source: U.S. Newswire 
In the last six years, 17 out of 19 drug policy reform initiatives have passed around the country, indicating voters' dissatisfaction with our failed and expensive war on drugs. This year, voters will decide whether those who are addicted to drugs should receive treatment, instead of jail; whether AIDS, cancer and other patients should have access to medical marijuana; and whether adults should be legally permitted to possess small amounts of marijuana for personal use. 
Drug policy reform is on the ballot in Washington, DC (Measure 62 - treatment versus incarceration); Ohio (Issue 1 - treatment instead of incarceration); Arizona (Proposition 203 - medical marijuana, marijuana decriminalization and repeal of mandatory minimum sentencing); San Francisco (Proposition S - discussion of state-grown medical marijuana); and Nevada (Question 9 - end marijuana prohibition). You are Invited to Two Washington, DC Events! Election Night Party with food, drinks music, and experts to comment on election results WHEN: Tuesday, November 5, 6 - 11 p.m. WHERE: The National Press Club, Holeman Lounge 529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC Wrap Up Press Conference: What Happened & What's to Come in 2004: WHEN: Wednesday, November 6, 1 p.m. WHERE: Hyatt Regency - Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave., NW WHO: Ethan Nadelmann, executive director, Drug Policy Alliance -- Bill Zimmerman, Campaign for New Drug Policies -- Opio Sokoni, Measure 62 Campaign Manager -- Bruce Mirken, Marijuana Policy Project ATTENTION JOURNALISTS: Please RSVP to these events by calling Shayna Samuels at 646-523-6961. Drug Policy Reform and the 2002 Elections: What Happened in DC, OH, CA, AZ, NV; Groups Host Election Night Party, Next Day Press Conf. To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Shayna Samuels, 646-523-6961, or Tony Newman of the Drug Policy Alliance, 510-812-3126 Complete Title: Groups Hold Party, Press Conf on Drug Policy Reform and Elections Source: U.S. NewswirePublished: November 4, 2002Copyright 2002 U.S. Newswire Website: http://www.usnewswire.com/ Contact: http://www.usnewswire.com/contactusn.htmlRelated Articles:US Mulls Pot Law Ballothttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread14660.shtmlTaking the Initiative - Reason Magazinehttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread14634.shtmlNevada Voters Face Marijuana Initiative http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread14605.shtmlMarijuana Initiative Qualifies for Arizona Ballothttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread13727.shtml 
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Comment #3 posted by afterburner on November 05, 2002 at 15:13:06 PT:
Sorry, I cannot make it to Washington today.
In the last six years, 17 out of 19 drug policy reform initiatives have passed around the country, indicating voters' dissatisfaction with our failed and expensive war on drugs.I'm with you in spirit. If the government won't reform itself on these issues, WE THE PEOPLE will do the job. Watch for more initiatives in the future to build the kind of world we want. ego destruction or ego transcendence, that is the question.Vote, vote, vote. 
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Comment #2 posted by Sandino on November 05, 2002 at 06:52:02 PT:
And
"Don't give me a future like a road mapShowing me where I must treadJust give me a life where I can dowhat I canAnd I'll use your roadmap after I'mdead." Unknown
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Comment #1 posted by The GCW on November 05, 2002 at 04:23:15 PT
According to discredited pro's, 3 oz. is enough
to wipe out a whole generation of youth.According to this: "U.S. Newswire"......it is, "small amounts".The issue of caging humans for using a plant, is one exposing who gets it and who doesn't on a most elementary level.The litmus test. 
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