Voter Power

[SIZE=+2] Right-wing Republican Kevin Mannix has filed an initiative that would abolish Oregon's Medical Marijuana Program, instantly making criminals of over 16,000 sick Oregon patients. Mannix, an insurance defense attorney and former chairperson of Oregon's Republican Party, even plans a tax-payer-funded-gift to the pharmaceutical industry by requiring the state of Oregon to purchase less-effective perscription drugs, like Marinol, for Oregon's medical marijuana patients, who he intends to treat like criminals. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2] This terrible initiative has national implications because if the right-wing Republicans, insurance companies, and Big Pharma manage to dismantle the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program, they will be emboldened to kill the programs of all of the other medical marijuana states. This is an important time for our movement and all of us, especially sick patients, need us to move forward, not back to a time where grandmothers stricken with glaucoma and cancer are treated as drug dealers. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Please tell Kevin Mannix that you oppose his plan to treat Oregon's sick patients like criminals by contacting him at: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Voter Power intends to stop this right-wing, authoritarian Republican, but we need your help. Please join Voter Power by sending a contributions (anything will help) to: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]IT SAYS, IN PART: "g. replaces the Medical Marijuana Act with a more medically appropriate Marijuana Derivative and Synthetic Cannabinoid Prescription Program to focus help on those with legitimate needs" [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]The full text of Kevin Mannix's Act can be read at: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2] Voter Power invites you to our Open House on July 8, 2007. The event starts at 2:00pm and ends around 5:00pm. Come see what we're up to, network and enjoy good company, food and refreshments. While your at it check out our Patient Resource Center located in Portland . Click here for map and directions. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2] Also, Voter Power wants you to know about a OMMP CARDHOLDERS OPEN HOUSE & SPAGHETTI FEED happening on SUNDAY, July 22nd from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. This is a Voter Power social event open to OMMP cardholders and their families. Please bring an acoustic instrument if you have one. This event is free, but there is a suggested donation of $3-$5 to attend. Can't make it this time? Cheer Up and Plan Ahead. Voter Power intends on having this event every fourth Sunday of the month! So, Mark yer Calendars, folks. And Spread the Word! [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]OREGON LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Senate Bill 465, the Patient Discrimination Bill, died in committee this week. Unfortunately, this bill will not rest in peace as it will rear its ugly head next legislative session, but we have some time to celebrate this victory, support our friends, and let our enemies know that there are political consequences when you work to discriminate against patients. Thanks to all the patients and activists who lobbied the legislature this session. A special thanks to Representatives Diane Rosenbaum and Peter Buckley who stood up for patients even when besieged upon by powerful business groups and politicians. Our work is clearly not done, but it is nice for the good guys to win one every now and again. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]KNOW YOUR LEGISLATORS? Find out who they are here. [/SIZE]
WHO IS VOTER POWER? Advocates for reasonable, fair and effective cannabis laws and policies. Voter Power also registers people to vote and runs campaigns and initiatives along with working in the Oregon State Legislature to move beneficial legislation forward. PRC - PATIENT RESOURCE CENTER. Helping medical marijuana patients in Oregon CLASSES - How To RESOURCE. Maximizing utilization of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program CLINICS. Qualifying for the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program NEWS. Library, Archives POLITICS. Local and National, as well as, Past, current and future Legislative Activity HOW TO HELP. Donate, Volunteer, Actions CALENDAR OF EVENTS. Whats happening; Events and ideas of, by and for the community. LINKS. Organizations and other Resources OMMA (medical marijuana) LAW; Facts and Information JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
CONTACT US