Florida still arrests medical marijuana patients

Can you believe that in this day and age—in 2005—Florida state law still treats medical marijuana patients as common criminals? The legislative session gets under way in March, but bills for 2005 must be introduced by February 8, which gives you the chance to help right this injustice.

Please tell your legislators that you care about medical marijuana patients and that medical decisions should be made by patients and doctors, not police and prosecutors, and ask your senator and representative to sponsor legislation that would protect medical marijuana patients from arrest and criminal penalties.

After you choose your favorite pre-written letter and type in your address, our site will automatically e-mail your letter to your legislators … all with the click of a few buttons. The whole process takes less than two minutes, but it makes a world of difference. Also, you can print the letters and send them to your legislators through regular mail.

Further, if you are—or know of—a patient who uses marijuana for medical purposes, please e-mail rgrim@mpp.org today if you can help out with the cause. MPP is also looking for supportive doctors, attorneys, law enforcement officials, and other public figures who are willing to take a stand for compassion and common sense.

With your help, Florida could become the 11th state to recognize that sick people shouldn't have to be criminals for reducing their suffering with medical marijuana. Please, Take Action now.

And if you live in South Florida, don't forget about the Seventh Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert tomorrow at Tobacco Road from 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. The event—on 626 South Miami Avenue in Brickell—is sponsored by Poppy Palace Productions, Florda NORML, Rag Magazine, Graphic Alley, Online Gigs, and TheHoneyComb.com. Featuring music and speakers—including legal medical marijuana patient Irv Rosenthal—the event costs $10. Call 305-374-1198 for more information.

Thank you for supporting the Marijuana Policy Project. Please pass this on so that even more Floridians can participate in reform.