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From: "Carl E. Olsen" 
Subject: (Fwd) Don't Allow the Repeal of Compassion in Virginia
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* Forwarded by Barry Zandstra 
* Area : REC.DRUGS.ANNOUNCE
* From : "Early Bender-Werth",  (24-Jan-97  19:34:07)
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* Subj : Dont Allow the Repeal of Compassion in Virginia
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Don't Allow the Repeal of Compassion in Virginia
                                                                              
January 24th, 1997
        Trying to look tough for reelection this fall, several Virginia
state Delegates have introduced legislation that would repeal the state's
medical marijuana law. Please help us stop this backlash to California
prop. 215.  Call the toll free number below and voice your objection to
the following bills. 
        
HB2654 & HB1621 Both would repeal the rarely used but symbolically
                important law allowing doctors to prescribe marijuana
                for cancer or glaucoma. 
         
HB 1959 Similar repeal relating to heroin for cases of severe pain. Note:
both HB 1959 and HB 1621 would also prohibit
medical research in these areas! 
        
         
HB1781 & SB1184 Two forms of seeds and stems - again. This bill would
increase the number of marijuana charges resulting in felonies, even in
minor cases. 
HB 1628 Establishes a presumption of intoxication while driving for anyone
with any detectable residue in their blood for any illegal substance. Very
Bad for marijuana users who have such traces weeks after any ingestion at
all! No studies have established levels of THC that indicate intoxication.
Help stop this bill. 
SB 704 Increases many misdemeanor drug charges to felonies and mandates up
to ten times longer jail terms for them. 
                           Voice your support for these 2 good bills: 
                        
SB 776 While not perfect - we congratulate Senator Kenneth Stollie on his
understanding of the complex issues of rehabilitation vs. imprisonment. 
This bill expands the first offender law that allows for treatment rather
that jail even in some felony cases. 
HJR 656 A Joint Resolution for study of commercial Hemp in Virginia! 
Don't delay, this will be a very short session; so call right away and let
your voice be heard. 
Toll Free Constituent Hot line (800) 889-0229 7AM - 7PM M-F
         Lennice Werth, Rt. 3 Box 692, Crewe, VA 23930 (804) 645-8816 or FAX
(804) 645-8324
                                      Please copy & distribute. 
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