Protest the DEA raids, fax your representative

On the morning of February 12, DEA agents carried out a massive series of
raids on California's medical cannabis co-operatives and providers. The
ultimate result of these raids is that hundreds of seriously ill patients
who rely on these support groups must now turn to the streets and black
market in order to obtain their medicine.

Disturbingly, these raids took place on the same day that our nation's
federal law enforcement agencies were to be on their highest alert
protecting Americans from a possible terrorist attack. At a time when
federal law enforcement resources are desperately needed to combat the
real threat of terrorism in America, it is absurd that the DEA would spend
time and money coordinating and implementing an assault on California's
medical marijuana patients and providers. Even more appalling is that
this action took place despite the fact that these clubs enjoy the support
of California voters, local law enforcement, the San Francisco District
Attorney's office, and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Please take five minutes to write to your Congressmen and Senators, urging
them to go on record opposing these DEA raids as a waste of time and money
and as a violation of the will of the people of California. We also
recommend that you request your elected official to introduce legislation
in Congress to cut the DEA's budget by the amount of money spent planning
and carrying out these misguided raids. NORML has provided a pre-written
letter which you can e-mail or fax to your representative by visiting:

http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=100506&type=CO

Thank you for your help in this important matter.

Sincerely,

R. Keith Stroup
Executive Director
NORML