Registering Voters In California

[JackTheGrower]

I assume it is as easy as getting out there..

But Is TC2010 going to have some of those millions of pot dollars spent to get voters registered?

If so where do we go to help?

I would think the more people hear about this the better.

It would be funny if tc2010 was defeated by low voter turn out after all that money spent to get it on the ballot.

Anyone know if they are thinking ahead on this issue?

 

[Hash Zeppelin]

that is the main thing I am worried about jack. We could be defeated by our selves. The hated "lazy stoner" stereo type.

 

[JackTheGrower]

I am not for TC2010 if I have a choice but if that's it then lets get out there and get in action.

Does anyone here want to help print bumper stickers?

Anyone here want to help organize voter registration?

I'm guessing now is the time for each of us to stand up and do something!

 

[its420]

http://www.californiacannabisinitiative.org/index.php/downloads.html

Unlike the ROT(inhell)2010 powergrab/initiative that Dick Lee funded out of his own FOR-profit pocket ALL other initiatives are purely volunteer supported.

Hopefully those of you who saw Lee's PAID collectors were smart enough to ask the guys/girls PAID to stand outside safeway, ect. with a sign saying MEDICAL MJ initiative petition- which in itself is grounds for lawsuit i hear is in the works to negate his collected sig's.- WHICH petition they are collecting for. NONE of them even knew which one and/or what it is really saying, all they were doing is collecting paycheck.

My group of contacts has printed out and collected signatures at schools, supermarkets, christmas parties, ect. We actually know what we are talking about and fighting for.

Everyone needs to take action and get this other initiative on the ballot to ensure ROT(inhell)2010 does not succeed.

 

[JackTheGrower]

I agree that it's not ideal. I'm a pro CCI guy..

BUT can we afford to not get something if AB390 fails?

There is 2012 and I am ready to work for that.. Once it is semi-legal it will be easier to get people to volunteer for better laws..

Right now folks here won't take chances to have their names on a list.

If they don't fear that then we can change things.. Maybe that's the only way to get the CCI or Jack on the law books.

So I am all for a 2012 CCI!

 

[Rainbowls]

dude im down! lets get this started...2010 should be the year!

 

[Koroz]

I don't understand why people feel the need to push a shit initiative just so we "have something on the books". We haven't had anything on the books for the last few decades, why now do we feel this need to push something that isn't right.

I would rather wait 2 years and get it right, then push something that isn't right now. It isn't like California is in a position where it NEEDS to push legalization atm. If it were a state like Texas, or Utah where medicinal use was out of the picture for some time then I would agree, get something on the ballet now, but in California its a 100dollar fine for an ounce. If you don't want to pay 100 dollars for having it, then get a script.

Quit pushing shit faux legalization initiatives because we don't want to take the time and do it right, when it is the right time.

 

[TomPope]

That's what happend here in switzerland. Only a "yes" or "no" for full legalisation from a citizen initative but no counter initiative by parlament.

You all know allready what the people voted for.... so get your initiative "right" from the start. I know it's stupid to make a nationwide model for an industry that is not really existing and a hole lot of work. But we talk about a mind altering substance, so it has to be done. And the politicions wont do it for us...

 

[justalilrowdy]

Common Sense Act of 2010

Common Sense Act of 2010

at grasstax.org
Common Sense Act of 2010
Section 1: Title

This measure shall be known as the “Common Sense Act of 2010”

Section 2: Findings and Declarations

The People of the State of California hereby make the following findings, and declare that the intent of this measure is to bolster California’s economy by recognizing that:

(A) Marijuana is a valuable agricultural crop.

(B) Prohibition is costly, unpopular and ineffective.

(C) The expense of enforcement, prosecution, and imprisonment of violators of the prohibition of marijuana has drained federal, state and local resources and tax revenue.

(D) Otherwise law-abiding citizens have been prosecuted and incarcerated for their part in contributing to this substantial segment of California’s economy.

(E) It is desirable to ease the overwhelming cost of prison overcrowding by reducing the number of people incarcerated for victimless acts.

(F) Federal classification of marijuana as a Schedule One substance is scientifically incorrect, falsely stating that it has “no currently accepted medical use.”

(G) Tax revenue from the legal trade in cannabis and hemp products will help to mitigate state budget problems.

Section 3: Legalization and Taxation of Marijuana

(A) The People of the State of California hereby repeal the prohibition on marijuana use, cultivation, possession, transportation and sale.

(B) The People of the State of California authorize federal, state, county and municipal authorities to tax the manufacture, sale and use of marijuana.

(C) All government entities within California shall immediately cease spending any public or private funds for the purpose of enforcing or prosecuting any law prohibiting the use, cultivation, possession, transportation or sale of marijuana.

Section 4: Instructions to California State Legislators

The People of the State of California hereby instruct our State Legislators to formulate new laws to regulate and tax the cultivation, production, transport, sale and/or use of marijuana and cannabis products. Legislators should take into account current laws regulating and taxing alcohol and tobacco, as well as pertinent laws of countries in which cannabis products are legal. We recommend California’s regulation and taxation of the wine industry as a model.

Section 5: Instructions to Members of the Congress of the United States of America

The People of the State of California hereby instruct every Member of the United States Congress from California to actively work for the removal of marijuana from the federal Schedule of Controlled Substances, and to vote against any funding for the purpose of enforcing or prosecuting any law prohibiting the use, cultivation, possession, transportation or sale of marijuana, cannabis or hemp products.

Section 6: Operative Dates

(A) This measure shall become effective immediately upon certification of passage by the California Secretary of State.

(B) The California State Legislature and Governor shall have one year from the date of certification to codify appropriate regulations and tax provisions into state law.

Section 7: Severability

If any provision of this measure or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the measure that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the measure are severable.

 

[richyrich]

I don't understand why people feel the need to push a shit initiative just so we "have something on the books". We haven't had anything on the books for the last few decades, why now do we feel this need to push something that isn't right.

I would rather wait 2 years and get it right, then push something that isn't right now. It isn't like California is in a position where it NEEDS to push legalization atm. If it were a state like Texas, or Utah where medicinal use was out of the picture for some time then I would agree, get something on the ballet now, but in California its a 100dollar fine for an ounce. If you don't want to pay 100 dollars for having it, then get a script.

Quit pushing shit faux legalization initiatives because we don't want to take the time and do it right, when it is the right time.

I agree all the way.

 

[heyheyhey]

BUT can we afford to not get something if AB390 fails?

There is 2012 and I am ready to work for that.. Once it is semi-legal it will be easier to get people to volunteer for better laws..

current laws are much harder to change. I must agree with the other posters on here, why are we in such a rush to push a flawed bill? we may shoot ourselves in the foot.

 

[Philbert]

Definitely let this one pass. Speedy law for money hungry govt. = we get fucked.

 

[krunchbubble]

I don't understand why people feel the need to push a shit initiative just so we "have something on the books". We haven't had anything on the books for the last few decades, why now do we feel this need to push something that isn't right.

I would rather wait 2 years and get it right, then push something that isn't right now. It isn't like California is in a position where it NEEDS to push legalization atm. If it were a state like Texas, or Utah where medicinal use was out of the picture for some time then I would agree, get something on the ballet now, but in California its a 100dollar fine for an ounce. If you don't want to pay 100 dollars for having it, then get a script.

Quit pushing shit faux legalization initiatives because we don't want to take the time and do it right, when it is the right time.

good post brother.........