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Equal Rights Are For
Everybody!
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(PDF
Version) Cannabis consumers are not second class
citizens. All adults have the right to consume alcohol,
tobacco and other legal drugs; but they are criminalized if
they choose cannabis (pot, marijuana), a natural herb. That
is neither fair nor reasonable. When arbitrary laws target
and deprive people of their freedom, jobs, children,
homes, drivers' licenses, educational benefits,
opportunities and other human and civil rights, that is
discrimination. When propaganda campaigns attack their
character and reputation, that is bigotry. People should
be judged by their actions, not by their urine.
This is not a matter of special privilege, but one of
equal rights. Equal protection before the law is
guaranteed by the US Constitution and international
law.
Cannabis consumers, you deserve to be treated
fairly. Come out of the closet and stand up for your
equal rights: "Liberty and justice for all."
The discriminatory ban on adult cannabis use must be
ended now. Get involved: Contact us. Join the campaign.
We can help you come out and take a stand.
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Discrimination Is Wrong.
Equal Rights For Cannabis Consumers.
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Cannabis consumers come from all walks of
life.
Cannabis consumers are professionals, working people,
artists, musicians, athletes, teachers and students. They
have good relationships with their families, contribute to
their communities, pay taxes, desire a safe and healthy
environment for their children, and are otherwise law-abiding.
They are indistinguishable from our non-smoking
peers, yet they are routinely discriminated against because
of their decision to use cannabis for medical, spiritual,
social, or other personal purposes. The chart below shows
some examples of how unfairly they are treated, and
it has been going on for too long. Demand equal
rights.
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People who consume alcohol or
tobacco:
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People who smoke or grow cannabis:
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Can use and possess alcohol and tobacco in
private or often in public without fear of arrest
as long as they use it responsibly (and are not
minors)
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Are subject to criminal penalties, fines,
possible arrest, prosecution anywhere, and can be
sent to prison for simple possession, regardless of
age or responsible use.
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Have the right to privacy and to own a home and
keep a personal supply on hand to share. Their
private property, cash, cars, bank accounts and
assets are legally secure.
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May be subjected to asset forfeiture and lose
their home or business if cannabis is found. Cash,
private property, cars, bank accounts and assets
are constantly at risk.
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Can live in public housing safely where people
can sit in the front yard to drink, smoke and
socialize without any recrimination.
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May be kicked out of public housing if a friend
or family member smokes marijuana on their property
- even without their knowledge.
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Parents can still drink or have a cigarette. In
a divorce, they are generally given preference over
pot smokers for custody of their children,
regardless of which is the better parent. Pregnant
mothers keep their children.
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May be arrested and lose their children if they
use cannabis. They are discriminated against in
child custody battles. Pregnant women may lose
their rights to their children if they test positive
for marijuana.
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Hold and keep a job if they use alcohol on their
own time. They are not screened for alcohol or
tobacco as a condition for employment.
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Are subjected to drug testing and banned from
employment, may lose pensions, and get fired if
they test positive for using cannabis, even if it
was on their own time.
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Can get education and student loans if caught
drinking or smoking, even when underage.
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Can lose student loans and educational
opportunities if arrested for marijuana. Students
can be expelled from school if found with
marijuana, even as adults.
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Have freedom of religion to use alcohol as a
religious sacrament, even when given to minors.
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Are prohibited from using cannabis and face
arrest if they use it as a religious sacrament only
among adults.
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Call your elected officials: The
discriminatory ban on adult cannabis use must be ended now.
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