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cannabiscoalition.org archive of the cannabis coalition (uk)	Press Release - International Cannabis Coalition/Cannabis Coalition uk April 15 1999 Cannabis Event Mayday 99: Frequently Asked Questions Question: I don't smoke so why should I be interested? Answer: Think of a friend, a relative or yourself suffering from a medical condition with a known successful cure but being denied the right to it's use because it is illegal. This is is what is happening with cannabis in Britain today. Cannabis is the worlds most valuable medical and industrial raw material. It is possibly the most widely researched herb on the planet. 'International Commissions' on Cannabis from 1894 ('Indian Hemp Drugs Commission1894') have consistently failed to find any harmful effects from recreational use in moderation while reporting countless medical uses. Question: What's happening with the march? Answer: The march to 'End the Prohibition of Cannabis' aims to unite all those who seek a new deal for cannabis in the name of the arts and sciences, technology, health and therapy, for recreation and medication, for paper, food, clothing and fuel on a sound ecological basis. We are a new majority. Our March will celebrate this long-revered herb, banned exactly 70 years ago in a Kangaroo Court. It will be cheerful, hopefully musical, emphatically non-violent, and in full accord with the necessary planning agreements with the local authorities who we thank for their courteous and co-operative assistance. Question: Don't we need the cannabis laws to save people from drugs? Answer: The current cannabis laws are putting people in all levels of society in far more danger than if it was legally available in a regulated market. The Prohibition of cannabis simply does not work; it costs the tax payers millions, encourages the spread of addictive drugs and brings the law into disrepute. Question: What is the connection between cannabis and the European elections? Answer: For the first time European Elections are being fought with proportional representation. Drug policy is effected by Europe's decisions, Currently none of the three main political parties have a rational drug policy; they seem afraid to honestly address the issues. The Green Party has a policy of ending drug prohibition and the war on drug users. A 9.2% vote in the European Elections is all that is required to get a Green MEP and there could be more. Question: What is going to happen at Clapham Common? Answer: Lambeth Council have given us a 'Use of Parks License'. Our plans include; speakers, a Hemp Expo, a cannabis Medical Clinic, cafes, Hemp Ice Cream, a Hemp cake baking competition, kids area, a market with over 40 stalls and internet links with similar events worldwide. Question: Is this really a worldwide movement? Answer: We have Mayday cannabis events happening in 27 cities worldwide at the last count. You can see the full list on our website at:http://www.schmoo.co.uk/news.htm Mayday Press line: 0171 637 7467 "Britain should be less a nation of shoppers and become more a nation of gardeners." Mary Jane, coalition supporter. cannabis declaration - medical cannabis users guide - cannabis connections - cannabis network • famous cannabis users list • new deal for cannabis • ccnews • cannabis alliance - global connections • home affairs committee report • posters & banners • press/research info • press releases cannabis march & festival/coalition archives/ (1998 - 2005): Establishment of coalition Sep 1998 - Clapham Common 1999 - Brockwell Park 2000 - Brockwell Park 2001 - Brockwell Park 2002 - Trafalgar Square 2002 - Brockwell Park 2003 - Brockwell Park 2004. Press releases. reports, photographs. flyers. posters. stickers. "Britain should be less a nation of shoppers and become more a nation of gardeners." Mary Jane, coalition supporter. made in schmoo	global cannabis action

Press Release - International Cannabis Coalition/Cannabis Coalition uk

April 15 1999

Cannabis Event Mayday 99: Frequently Asked Questions

Question: I don't smoke so why should I be interested?

Answer: Think of a friend, a relative or yourself suffering from a medical condition with a known successful cure but being denied the right to it's use because it is illegal. This is is what is happening with cannabis in Britain today. Cannabis is the worlds most valuable medical and industrial raw material. It is possibly the most widely researched herb on the planet. 'International Commissions' on Cannabis from 1894 ('Indian Hemp Drugs Commission1894') have consistently failed to find any harmful effects from recreational use in moderation while reporting countless medical uses.

Question: What's happening with the march?

Answer: The march to 'End the Prohibition of Cannabis' aims to unite all those who seek a new deal for cannabis in the name of the arts and sciences, technology, health and therapy, for recreation and medication, for paper, food, clothing and fuel on a sound ecological basis. We are a new majority. Our March will celebrate this long-revered herb, banned exactly 70 years ago in a Kangaroo Court. It will be cheerful, hopefully musical, emphatically non-violent, and in full accord with the necessary planning agreements with the local authorities who we thank for their courteous and co-operative assistance.

Question: Don't we need the cannabis laws to save people from drugs?

Answer: The current cannabis laws are putting people in all levels of society in far more danger than if it was legally available in a regulated market. The Prohibition of cannabis simply does not work; it costs the tax payers millions, encourages the spread of addictive drugs and brings the law into disrepute.

Question: What is the connection between cannabis and the European elections?

Answer: For the first time European Elections are being fought with proportional representation. Drug policy is effected by Europe's decisions, Currently none of the three main political parties have a rational drug policy; they seem afraid to honestly address the issues. The Green Party has a policy of ending drug prohibition and the war on drug users. A 9.2% vote in the European Elections is all that is required to get a Green MEP and there could be more.

Question: What is going to happen at Clapham Common?

Answer: Lambeth Council have given us a 'Use of Parks License'. Our plans include; speakers, a Hemp Expo, a cannabis Medical Clinic, cafes, Hemp Ice Cream, a Hemp cake baking competition, kids area, a market with over 40 stalls and internet links with similar events worldwide.

Question: Is this really a worldwide movement?

Answer: We have Mayday cannabis events happening in 27 cities worldwide at the last count. You can see the full list on our website at:http://www.schmoo.co.uk/news.htm

Mayday Press line: 0171 637 7467