[Mtnorml-list] Cannabis in the Capitol Report

[Montana NORML]

Our friend "Penny" wrote this up; thanks Penny!

Cannabis in the Capitol Report

The scent of marijuana wafted through the halls of the Montana 
Statehouse. Literally. You could smell it all the way up to the entrance 
of the Senate chambers.

Is this an alternate universe? Nope! On Friday, February 20, Patients 
and Families United (http://mtpfu.org) organized a rally at the 
statehouse designed to dispel unfounded myths and educate the public and 
our representatives about marijuana.

Security guards watched calmly from the Rotunda balconies as caregivers 
showed off their flowering pot plants, while legislators explored the 
array of educational posters and books. Caregivers also served free 
cannabis-infused baked goods to card-carrying medical marijuana patients 
under the Rotunda.

At noon, there were three speakers: Tom Daubert, founder of Patients & 
Families United, Dr. Ed Stickney, a distinguished Billings physician, 
and Tony Ryan, a 36-year veteran of the Denver PD. Following the 
speakers, the public was free to examine the plants, browse the 
educational material, and watch the legislature in session.

Legislators had the opportunity to examine the plants and speak with 
patients, caregivers and supporters firsthand before their sessions.

We're making progress! Remember, there are some important marijuana 
policy bills coming up. YOU can make a difference by contacting your 
representatives.

* TUESDAY, the Montana Senate will be voting on marijuana improvement 
bill SB-326. The vote has been extremely close!

1) Identify YOUR *Senator* (http://nris.mt.gov/gis/legislat/2009/)
2) CONTACT YOUR SENATOR and urge him/her to support SB-326:
      CALL: 406-444-4800 (M-F 7:30-5)
       FAX: 406-444-4875
     EMAIL: http://leg.mt.gov/css/sessions/61st/legwebmessage.asp

Thanks everybody!

- MT NORML Team