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Human rights violations and torture are un-American activities!

Activists nationwide will place calls to the White House throughout this week to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on June 26th. We are calling on President Obama to demonstrate his commitment to accountability by ensuring the establishment of an independent commission of inquiry into torture and other human rights violations in the "war on terror."

Our world seems senselessly full of inconsistency, incompetence, ghastly mistakes, atrocious dishonor and horrifying shame. Big government and big churches (in God's name) often do more harm than good. Too, many of these folks want to serve God, but only as advisors. "God loves everyone," but probably prefers fruits of the spirit (those with ethics) over religious nuts and morally bankrupt profiteers!

Join the Easy Revolution. The web is the fastest growing communications medium in the history of the world. A powerful tool, a window of opportunity, in our war of good over evil; the Internet continues to revolutionize the way we communicate and has enormous potential for reshaping the political process.

"Perhaps nothing better illustrates the awesome power of the emerging news technologies of our times — Facebook, YouTube, blogs and, mightiest of all, Twitter — than the shocking images arising from the brutal police crackdowns in Iran over the hotly disputed election between cleric-backed hardline incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and reform-minded ex-Prime Minister Mir Hossein Mousavi." Since the uprising Human Rights Watch says the Iran government banned most foreign press, heavily censored domestic media, arrested reporters and photographers, intimidated bloggers and has tried to block or censor Web sites.

Most major newspapers here have cut their staffs, particularly foreign bureaus,so we and much of the world learned of the the possible overthrow of the government of Iran, a revolution in the streets through the Internet practically as it happened, with the graphic videos of disturbing violence.

Citizen journalism is very important in places where it is obvious information is being suppressed but they will also serve the purpose of keeping our "free press" honest! Literally hundreds of thousands of people post their raw data now that they have camera phones to capture images of whatever they see. In order to use these social networks as viable sources of news, we have to be able to tell the the valid material from the BS! Same goes for major media we have to be able to see through the propaganda and outright lies!

It is downright sinister, a crime against humanity for the medicinal uses of cannabis to be suppressed. Scientists have discovered that one of Bob Dylan's most famous lines, "everybody must get stoned," tells it like it is. They have found that our brains manufacture proteins (canabinoids) that act like marijuana (THC) at specific receptors in the brain itself. Some scientists speculate that cannabinoids play a protective role in the brain, slowing the rate of disease.

US Representative Barney Frank has reintroduced a bipartisan federal bill to legalize "small amounts" of marijuana (cannabis) and make room for serious criminals. Representative Ron Paul is a cosponsor. This Texas straight talker says we are "politicizing pain." "The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2009"- H.R. 2943.

“Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act”- H.R. 2835 which would allow the medical use of marijuana in states that have chosen to make its use for medical purposes legal with a doctor's recommendation. The debate over medical marijuana or cannabis is really a scandalous controversy over whether this very safe, effective, easy-to-grow herb should be allowed to compete with expensive dangerous pharmaceuticals.

Unless the medication is approved by a physician within federal guidelines, drug warriors are against anyone feeling good, being at ease, being pain free. The people believe in self-government and self-medication. Warriors can get their adrenaline rush making us all safer, catching violent predators! Harassing the sick and dying is an un-American activity.

According to nationwide polls, three out of four voters believe that adults who possess marijuana should not face arrest or jail, and one out of two now say that cannabis should be regulated like alcohol. The just-released World Drug Report 2009 has the world's Drug Czar, Antonio Maria Costa, admitting that the public is increasingly aware the "war on drugs" isn't working. Help LEAP educate our new drug czar!

"The US Congress has a definite choice," said St. Pierre. "They can choose the path of compassion, fiscal responsibility, and common sense by supporting Barney Frank's and Ron Paul's efforts, or they can continue down America's failed drug war path by endorsing Rep. Kirk's draconian legislation. It is abundantly clear which direction the voters wish to go; will their elected officials follow?"

Help restore justice. Please contact your Legislators: US Senate, House.

Human rights violations abound in the misguided war on drugs. Take morally bankrupt profiteers, servants of tyranny, gun control fanatics
and racists a step closer to being politically dead bodies. Help construct
better, safer drug policies for society and the individual. The violence,
official lawlessness and prison over population are a policy created
nightmare. Help restore justice! TX Senate, House.

Govenor Perry had received 17,373 calls and letters against Senate Bill 1440 and 455 supporting it as of 4:30 p.m. Friday - June 19th, said Allison Castle, a spokeswoman for the governor.
That comes out to 97.44% AGAINST! Governor Perry's veto was won by your contacts. Thank you!

The DPA Reform Conference 2009 will be held November 12-14 in Albuquerque, NM. Help continue the unprecedented momentum toward positive change. "The energy of this gathering is like no other. You will meet people who challenge you, who inspire you and who could be partners in your reform efforts. Register now to attend the Reform Conference and experience all of this in person. Thanks for all you do," Ethan Nadelmann, Executive Director - Drug Policy Alliance.

Educate the powerful, be brave and end the terror by changing our intrusive, big-bully policies, both foreign and domestic. The monetary and environmental costs are staggering and the human suffering unconscionable.

Celebrate your independence from big government tyranny and oppression even if our goal is not quit reached this July 4, 2009. Have a safe and liberating Independence Day! Follow your bliss!

Compiled and written by Colleen McCool