Richard M. Davis, founder and curator of the USA Hemp Museum recently wrote a letter to the Governor of California regarding ending hemp prohibition. (Richard's book are available for a short time as free ebook downloads on www.hempmuseum.org )
The Governor's response is below.
"I recognize and am proud that California is a national and world leader in the production of high-quality agricultural commodities. Our state has a rich agricultural environment, and we must strive to protect and promote farming, ranching and agri-business in California, while preserving natural resources and protecting consumers.
Given these facts, I would like to support the expansion of a new agricultural commodity in this state. Unfortunately, I am very concerned about giving legitimate growers a false sense of security and a belief that production of “industrial hemp” is somehow a legal activity under federal law. "
Instead of fighting for the will of the people as stated in Prop. 215, the Terminator is afraid of the federal government. Oh well. At least we now have in writing that the governor is in favor of supporting "the expansion of a new agricultural commodity in this state."
Here's the letter that you can click on to read the original. I typed the text below in case you want to use a find move on the webpage or copy and paste the text.
Ain't no stoppin us now.
Office of the Governor
March 24, 2009
Mr. Richard Davis
Los Angeles, California 90046
Dear Mr. Davis,
Thank you for sharing your ideas with me about industrial hemp and how it could benefit our state.
I recognize and am proud that California is a national and world leader in the production of high-quality agricultural commodities. Our state has a rich agricultural environment, and we must strive to protect and promote farming, ranching and agri-business in California, while preserving natural resources and protecting consumers.
Given these facts, I would like to support the expansion of a new agricultural commodity in this state. Unfortunately, I am very concerned about giving legitimate growers a false sense of security and a belief that production of “industrial hemp” is somehow a legal activity under federal law. Any person in the United States that wishes to grow cannabis plants for any purpose – including industrial purposes – must first obtain permission and register with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Failure to do so would be a violation of federal law and could subject an individual to criminal penalties. If you’d like a new law to be created that addresses this issue, you may wish to contact your representatives in the Legislature to share your ideas, comments and concerns. To find your representatives or for more information on legislative bills, please visit the Official California Legislative Information website at http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/.
Again, thank you for writing. An informed and engaged public is important for effective government in our Golden State.
Sincerely
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Governor
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Among the many exhibits in the book that make the case are:
· Harvard’s Dr. Lester Grinspoon’s testimony before the Crime Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee to the US House of Representatives in 1997 (page 60) and Dr. Grinspoon’s paper Marijuana As Wonder Drug (page 17).
· Dr. Tod H. Mikuriya, MD’s list of hemp’s documented 250 medical uses (page 53).
· Physicians Desk Reference For Herbal Medicine Cannabis Sativa (page 238) on hemp as medicine and what they know it’s good for.
· Hemp patient, author and publisher Peter McWilliams “Medical Marijuana & Me.” (page 82) and Why Was Peter McWilliams Murdered? By Paul Krassner (page 87). The book is dedicated to McWilliams.·
J. Nayer Hardin’s research regarding hemp as a medical tool for World Trade Center illness (page 94)·
Many books for further research on medical hemp’s effectiveness. (page 218)
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Examples of material contained include:
· A Natural Energy Policy (page 76)
· Energy Farming In America by Lynn Osborne (page 96)
· Readings on hemp and global warming (page 120)
· Hemp legislation (page 125)
· How To Make Hemp Fuels (page 176)
· 1913 US Government Report On Hemp (page 180)
Go to the USA Hemp Museum and get your copies before May 31, 2009. They answer the call for a one stop publication on how hemp has already been studied and can help us solve global warming and health care. Stay tuned for the Hemp For Victory book on how hemp can help us heal the international economy, motivating currency to change hands.
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