CAMPAIGN FOR YOUR FREEDOM AT YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE'S OR SENATOR'S OFFICE MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008

For those who want change very soon, I suggest campaigning for Dr. Ron Paul, because he would end federal drug prohibition once in office - I couldn't be more sure of that claim! :)
www.ronpaul2008.com

The next Global Marijuana March will be held in a city near you on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009:

www.globalmarijuanamarch.org

Do everything you can to show your community that this is an important topic and that it must be addressed Now. Please make plans to attend a rally near you - it really DOES mean a LOT to show up. If nothing else, it'll get you charged up to battle some injustice, if even for just one month!
Now show no fear and get out there!!

I propose that the entire month of May will be the time for everyone to deliver/mail an information packet to congress. If we all send our info in a concentrated period of time, it's bound to have a greater effect. If May happens during a time when drug laws are being discussed (Like now, with House Resolution 5843 - see the Front Page of this site), even better. Feel free to send them info AT ANY TIME, PLEASE -- and keep sending in those emails for change - once a week, at least!

Every little bit helps, but PLEASE use the month of May to really bother congress to modernize our inhumane drug policies.

Please contact me at mmelz5@yahoo.com for any other information.

Lil' Tidbit:

I know it's lethally boring, but we must turn our attention every now and then towards how our elected officials are spending their time and our money, and what the laws they pass are actually doing to America. We all gotta make it a habit, and www.downsizedc.org is a great place to start because they make it easy and interesting.

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PAST EVENTS
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Omaha's 2nd GMM, May 3rd, 2008: Much better than last year: Real signs, Media (Interview went well and made it on the news), and a very positive crowd hungry for change. If you didn't make it to one of these inspiring events, you are not treating yourself very well, ha ha ha!

May 5th, 2008: Although it was a beautiful day and location, no one came out to wave a sign with me. I still had a wonderful time meeting many people who know the truth, and no one yelled at me.
WILL TRY AGAIN TUESDAY, MAY 5TH, 2009.

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Omaha's first Global Marijuana March, May 5th, 2007: IT WAS FANTASTIC!! Even though it threatened to rain, about 50 people showed up, tables were set up with lots of info and merchandise, a small band played, pipes and joints were passed freely, a few people had fun with me while holding up some signs, and there were no problems or mean police presence!

May 7, 2007 sign-waving event in Omaha: I walked up and down Pacific (Where Senator Nelson's office is) once but didn't like the low volume of traffic, and so, since I didn't see anyone else with a sign, I moved closer to 72nd and Dodge, which was MUCH better. There were many cheers and honks of support, and only 2 rude, ignorant people - YEAY! The cops didn't bother me and the weather cooperated - Thanks, God! I gave out about a dozen or so bits of information, and I was so glad to be back to sign-waving. It's been almost a year since I've been out! I forgot how invigorating it is!!
If anyone else goes out with a sign anywhere, please report how it went - mmelz5@yahoo.com.

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Kansas City, MO, 2006 Marijuana March:

If you live near Kansas City, and you didn't come to this event.... YOU MISSED OUT!!!! It was the best protest I have ever been to - even better than Seattle Hempfests because we were out in the public eye, getting "regular" people to THINK about the laws we live under! It was a blast - THANKS, MOHEMP!!!

First, there were about 80 people there on the corner, many holding signs for the cars. It was very positive, not angry or anything, and there were NO POLICE cars!! I felt so FREE! I'm sure they were there, but I really have to give KC Police a hand for not making us feel all hated and oppressed! THANK YOU, Kansas City, MO Police!!!

Then, after about 30 minutes, we all went on a sidewalk march - FUN!! People had fun chants, we were telling everyone that we are not criminals, that 8 billion dollars a year are spent for nothing, and people were amazed by us, but in a good way! People were honking, cheering, no negativity - it was a dream!

We walked on to this gorgeous park for great bands and motivating speakers. Again, Kansas City has shown brilliance by putting a park in downtown so well, you feel like you're in the middle of the woods!

It was the most peaceful, freedom-filled day I think I have ever had. Everyone was so nice. I just looked around at the groups of folks, talking quietly and having a relaxing time, and I wondered, "HOW could THIS be outlawed?"
Our laws must change, and soon.

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Here is what happened May 5th, 2006:

I dressed nicely and drove the 2 hrs to Topeka with a big, "Make Pot Legal 555.org" sign on the back glass while going 55 mph. (I believe in supporting our troops by not having them die for the oil we waste. 55 is faster than a horse!)

I just couldn't believe the coincidence. On the very opposite corner from the rep's office, there was a dedication of a memorial to fallen law enforcement officers going on. So, out of respect for the family members, I took my sign in the opposite direction, hoping to run into other people with signs like mine. I was stopped by one very friendly police officer who asked, "Are you for real?" and I gave him a flyer and explained how the police should never have to die in the drug war; how drug abuse is a health problem, not a law enforcement problem; and how I think the relationship between police and civilians has been hurt by the drug war. He was VERY receptive, but mostly amused, I think. He was nice, that's all I know!

I found a busy intersection, waved my sign happily & proudly, and I've never heard so many honks for legalization anywhere else - not even in California! Only 2 negative responses (No birds this time, yeay!) and it was GLORIOUS! I did not expect that from KANSAS! I stayed there about 90 minutes, then hand delivered some cannabis information to ex-Representative Ryun's office. It included an "End Cannabis Prohibition" flyer, a "Law Enforcement Against Prohibition" flyer, a personal testimony on how cannabis helped me, and a card from Americans for Safe Access about the rescheduling of cannabis. Then I went home, and it was a GREAT DAY FOR FREEDOM, Thank You, LORD!

Sorry if you came out and I missed you due to the police memorial dedication ceremony. Please come out next year - it's EASY, y'all! DON'T be afraid, PLEASE!

May 2005 events are detailed on the "Things I've Done So Far" page. I hope all this is helpful to you! Rock On For Freedom!!!