By Richard C. Clement - Marijuana Policy Analyst
April 2018 has truly been an appreciation celebration for
everyone who has been involved in changing the horrible policy toward
Cannabis. On this month people tore down
a wall and, are starting to build a bridge of peace, prosperity, green
jobs, and health care reform. Candidates
running for office in August and November 2018 were put on notice that if you
don’t support marijuana decriminalization, save your campaign money and withdraw
your application. Congratulations to Attorney Dana Nessel for winning the
Democratic nomination with the help of the Michigan Educational Association Teacher’s union and the Medial
Marijuana community. Her position on Pot helped to upset Pat Miles who was
hypocrite by prosecuting legal Medical Marijuana patients with Federal Law disrespecting the states rights of Michigan citizens.
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| From Both Sides of the Detroit River, One Love |
This was the last illegal event Marijuana event in North
America and it could not come fast enough. On July 1st , Canada will
formally enact recreational marijuana laws that will allow their citizens to safely
use Marijuana without penalty of law. To
mark the occasion, I went on a fact finding tour of Windsor Canada and
participated in the Epic 420/421 event with the proceeds going toward ending
hunger in Windsor. This event was
located in front of Windsor City Hall and Police Station in front of Caesars
Casino Windsor.
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In the mist of a worker strike at the Casino, union
members and Canadian citizens fully supported and participated in this event. Featured speakers include
Sam Mellace, a medical marijuana user and rights advocate, John Turmel, a
long-time fighter for legalization and Paul Hartman, a cannabis user and the
brother of late comedian Phil Hartman. Paul Hartman was deported
from America for “Weed crimes against America". Hartman gave a compelling speech
on how Cannabis helped him beat Colon Cancer. I was also pleased to find out
that the Laborers International Union of North America covers their members
Medical Marijuana costs.
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George Cushingberry speaking to Canadian Press about the
sea change in the attitude towards Marijuana in America.
Building Bridges Instead of Walls. |
The people were excited to see and hear guest speakers
Richard Clement and Ex-Detroit City Councilmember Pro Tem George Cushingberry
Jr describe the situation in Detroit, and the fight to end the war on weed in America. The war can only be won through voting and demanding legislation by politicians to support the
will of their employers. Or Else!
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| Building Bridges Instead of Walls |
The theme from us was to build a bridge or two of unity
instead of walls of division. No one will ever get deported again from either
country for the “crime” of marijuana possession. People like Marc Emery and Paul Hartman will be able to travel freely between Detroit and Windsor because, people have made a
commitment to show up and vote in all elections in 2018.
The first date of early voting starts June 22nd for the August 7th, 2018 Michigan Primary and September 22nd, 2018 for
the November 6th General Election.
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| Richard Clement and American Deportee Paul Hartman |
If you will be 18 years of age on August 7th, or November 6th, 2018 register to vote NOW or face the consequences. Vote for candidates who support legalization
and, the decriminalization of Marijuana. Check candidate prior records for flip-flopping or obstructing a marijuana business while in elected office. Be on guard for candidates and their supporters who lie about supporting marijuana business on the one hand. While the other hand is materially participating in shutting them down via zoning hearings, court orders, and enacting local ordinances.
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Festival Vendors in Attendance
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Otherwise the Epic 420/421 event was a huge success.
Charles Clarke Square is behind Caesars Casino Windsor, right in front of
Windsor City Hall and the Windsor Police Department. Participants at the fest were
able to purchase cannabis products without a card after paying the admission fee. There
were no arrests or police incidents reported.
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| Charles Clarke Square - Windsor Ontario Canada |
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| Epic 420/421 Festival |
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