US: Medical marijuana advocacy groups call for protest today

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Marie McCain

The Desert Sun

Monday 26 Jun 2006

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Medical marijuana advocacy groups call for protest today.

Supporters of patients who use marijuana for medicinal purposes plan a
protest today outside the office of U.S. Rep. Mary Bono, officials said.

The Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project and the American Harm Reduction
Association, according to a news release issued by the groups, stated
the protest will begin at 10 a.m.

The groups are “concerned that Rep. Bono will be voting against an
amendment, that if passed, would help end the dichotomy between state
and federal law” governing medical marijuana usage.

Since 1996, California law has allowed use of medical marijuana by
approved patients. However, a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court last year
made such a practice illegal under federal law.

Locally, at least one medical marijuana dispensary has been investigated
by federal authorities in relation to federal drug trafficking charges,
but no arrests have been made.

A representative from the Palm Springs Republican’s office was not
immediately available for comment early today.

The protest is expected to last about 30 minutes in front of Bono’s
office, 707 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.

Following the gathering, advocates plan to present the representative
with a written letter asking her to meet with them and vote in favor of
the proposal.

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