cannabisnews.com: Hemp Activist, Author To Visit Campus Hemp Activist, Author To Visit Campus Posted by CN Staff on April 13, 2005 at 07:10:58 PT By Stephen Coger, Staff Writer Source: Arkansas Traveler Arkansas -- Jack Herer, author of "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" will be visiting the UA from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. today, followed by a benefit concert at Georges Majestic Lounge at 8 p.m.Herer's book is a historical record of cannabis and the conspiracy against marijuana and how hemp can save the world. Herer is probably the most widely known marijuana/hemp activist. He has collected thousands of signatures for various legalization initiatives for more than thirty years, and was sent to federal prison in the 80s for registering people to vote after dark on federal property. "We're really excited to have such a well-known expert," said National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws member Madison Bennett (NORML).It is important to note the differences between hemp and cannabis. The term hemp is used to describe industrial varieties that contain very small amounts of THC (Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), a chemical in marijuana. The term marijuana is used to describe the flower of the cannabis plant, the part that is traditionally smoked. There are three species of the cannabis plant: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis, hemp and marijuana have been illegal in the United States since the 1937 Marijuana Tax Stamp Act was passed."The Emperor Wears No Clothes" describes how hemp can be used for textiles and fabrics; fiber and pulp paper; rope; twine and cordage; art canvas; paints and varnishes; lighting oil; biomass energy; medicine; food oils and protein; building materials and housing; smoking; leisure and creativity.The medicinal uses of the cannabis plant are extensive, and have been used to treat asthma, glaucoma, tumors, nausea relief (AIDS, cancer therapy), epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, back pain, muscle spasms, antibiotic CBD disinfectants, arthritis, herpes, cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, sleep, relaxation, therapeutic emphysema and Alzheimer's disease.The UA Chapter of NORML is hosting Jack Herer and had originally scheduled Eddy Lepp, another marijuana activist, to visit Fayetteville. However, Lepp is currently incarcerated, after being arrested for growing medical marijuana in Upper Lake County, Calif. Lepp faces four life sentences in prison, two 20-year sentences and $17 million in fines. Eddy was the first person arrested, tried and acquitted under California's Medical Marijuana Law PROP 215. His most recent arrest is his fourth. Seven states have sponsored hemp studies, including Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Hawaii. The Arkansas Legislature passed Senate Resolution 13 in 1999, allowing the UA to research hemp, but no major study is complete. The United States is the only industrialized nation that doesn't grow industrial hemp. Legally, American farmers could grow hemp, if they could grow it without leaves and flowers.Herer offers $100,000 to anyone who can prove any fact in his book false. It has not happened yet, and the book is in its 11th edition.The book concludes that if all fossil fuels and their derivatives, as well as trees for paper and construction, were banned in order to save the planet, reverse the Greenhouse Effect and stop deforestation, then cannabis, hemp and marijuana are known, renewable, natural resources capable of providing the overall majority of the world's paper and textiles, meeting all of the worlds transportation, industrial and home energy needs, while reducing pollution, rebuilding soil, and cleaning the atmosphere all at the same time.UA NORML is co-sponsoring an Earth Day Concert at the Greek Theater on April 22, and is participating in the Global Marijuana March on May 7 on Dickson Street.NORML is also planning Decriminalization and Medical Marijuana Initiatives for Fayetteville in 2006. The University of Missouri NORML Chapter was successful in similar initiatives last November. Other cities including Ann Arbor, Mich. have decriminalized marijuana on a municipal level.NORML organizer Ryan Denhan said the organization has grown considerably in the last year. NORML meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the northwest corner meeting room, on the cafeteria level of the Union. Their Web site is: http://norml.uark.eduRyan Denhan contributed to this story.Source: Arkansas Traveler, The (AR Edu)Author: Stephen Coger, Staff WriterPublished: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 Copyright: 2005 The Arkansas TravelerContact: traveler uark.eduWebsite: http://thetraveleronline.com/Jack Herer.comhttp://www.jackherer.comThe Demonized Seedhttp://freedomtoexhale.com/herer.htmMillion Marijuana March Newshttp://freedomtoexhale.com/million.htmCannabisNews NORML Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/NORML.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #5 posted by ekim on April 13, 2005 at 19:17:05 PT July 23rd in Traverse City Hello, Friends. As many of you know, the Northern Regional Coalition for Compassionate Care is holding a Compassionate Care Conference July 23rd in Traverse City. The event will feature Jack Herer, author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes, along with other speakers, vendors, food, and music; and it will support our local medical cannabis initiative. Laura Barber is currently putting together group rate packages with local motels. If you are interested in one of these rooms, please contact Laura for more info ASAP after tomorrow morning (Wednesday, April 13). Her numbers are: (231)938-1219 (H) and (231)218-0402 (C). PeaceLoveGratitude, Melody http://www.minorml.org [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by FoM on April 13, 2005 at 16:27:32 PT Mayan I added an article like the one you posted on my Save The Planet For Another Day page and I must say it sure is depression to know.http://www.freedomtoexhale.com/betherain.htm [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by mayan on April 13, 2005 at 16:21:32 PT TRY The book concludes that if all fossil fuels and their derivatives, as well as trees for paper and construction, were banned in order to save the planet, reverse the Greenhouse Effect and stop deforestation, then cannabis, hemp and marijuana are known, renewable, natural resources capable of providing the overall majority of the world's paper and textiles, meeting all of the worlds transportation, industrial and home energy needs, while reducing pollution, rebuilding soil, and cleaning the atmosphere all at the same time.Our planet's ecosystems are dying. We can continue our current mindless ways and perish or we can choose a path of sustainability. It may be too late for us anyway but we can at the very least TRY. Two-thirds of Earth's ecosystems at risk: UN http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/03/30/UNEnvironment0330.html [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by Dankhank on April 13, 2005 at 14:09:35 PT Jack ... My son and I met Jack in Amsterdam in 1995 and got a couple copies of his book.Jack's book is about facts ... I think that is why no one has ever gotten the 100K. [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by PainWithNoInsurance on April 13, 2005 at 08:54:03 PT Jack's book on industrial hemp and MJ Jack Herer's work on industrial hemp has been a blessing for everyone. His book is hard to believe, and his claim that he will pay anyone $100,000 if anything can be proven untrue is pretty powerful. I have to admit I am still skeptical about some of his claims in the book, but I know hemp is one of the most incredible plants on earth. [ Post Comment ] Post Comment