Unfortunately, what happened to medical marijuana patient Edward Boyke, Jr last month in Michigan is…

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The Importance of Permitting Consumers the Right to Cultivate Marijuana for Personal Use

by Allen St. Pierre, Former NORML Executive Director
Posted on July 1, 2009June 18, 2020

For nearly 40 years, NORML has provided a voice in the public policy debate for the tens of millions of Americans who enjoy cannabis responsibly. NORML is and has always been the ‘marijuana’ consumers’ lobby.

young man rejects the offer of a lit joint

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Cannabis Consumers and Producers Labeled ‘Criminal’ By The Government; Beer Industry and Consumers Celebrate 75th Anniversary Ending Beer Prohibition

by Allen St. Pierre, Former NORML Executive Director
Posted on April 7, 2008June 9, 2020

However, amazingly, and at terrific costs to the federal and state taxpayers, cannabis prohibition in America has frustratingly lasted over 70 years.
Tonight, if I were to enjoy some cannabis responsibly in the privacy of my home, I can be arrested, prosecuted and incarcerated.