URGENT NOTICE - Ed Rosenthal trial date set for Jan. 21, 2003 Now Is The Time To Act!!
Despite a voter referendum that makes medical marijuana legal in California, long-time activist and author Ed Rosenthal was arrested by federal agents and now faces 20 years in prison for helping the sick and dying in accordance with California state law. (See http://www.Green-aid.com/news.htm for timely trial updates.)
The Federal government knows that they must defeat the medical marijuana movement at all costs, or else they have lost the Drug War. The issue is clear - Federal prosecutors want to stop legal providers of medical marijuana, despite the growing consensus on medicinal use. According to the November 04, 2002 edition of Time Magazine, "80% think adults should be able to use marijuana legally for medical purposes."
Jury selection in Ed's landmark case begins on January 16, 2003. Ed needs the support of his peers and all those who believe in compassion and the democratic process.
The good news is that the Green Aid: The Medical Marijuana Legal Defense and Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been officially launched with a contribution of pro bono legal services. Green Aid is providing Ed with a group of skilled attorneys to defend Ed as the first of many such cases.
However, we still need to raise an additional $350,000 to pay trial costs. Please donate whatever you can to help in this just fight. Even a little help will make the difference in defending both state laws and our ethical rights to be compassionate.
Green Aid needs your help to help Ed and others win their trials. To make your tax-deductible donation go to http://www.Green-Aid.com or call 1-888-271-7674. Please be generous.
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Green-Aid.com is the place to go to find out more information about this important organization, as well as get updates on all the latest developments in Ed Rosenthal's federal trial.
Thank you for your support!
Virginia Resner President, Board of Directors
______________________________________________ "In the face of the federal government's unprecedented assault on medical marijuana patients, caregivers and growers, Green Aid is an invaluable source of legal aid to those on the frontlines of the struggle." - Dale Gieringer, Coordinator, California NORML, Co-sponsor, Prop. 215 _______________________________________________