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Emergency Response Protest Re: DEA Raids in LA | |
Date | Friday March 21 |
Time | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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Location Details | |
Friday, March 21st - Noon - San Francisco Federal Building | |
Event Type | Protest |
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Shona Gochenaur 415-240-5247 axisoflovesf [at] gmail.com EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTEST Friday, March 21st - Noon - San Francisco Federal Building San Francisco Stands Up For Safe Access Against DEA Raids In Los Angeles Activists and supportive local government will gather Friday, March 21, 2008, at noon at 450 Golden Gate, Federal Bldg., to express their outrage at the recent attacks by the DEA on safe access. On the prowl again, the DEA has done what patient advocates refer to as ''smash and grabs'' of six LA co-ops as well as raids on personal residences and one arrest. "The collectives' proprietor, Virgil Grant, is an outstanding citizen, well-known and respected member of the South Central Community. He provided a wide variety of holistic herbs and compassionate services to a community he wanted to see be more knowledgeable and in control of their health," states Degé Coutee, president of the Patient Advocacy Network, Los Angeles. Patient advocates in San Francisco are particularly outraged due to the loss of these ''compassionate services'' meaning the most vulnerable patients received medicine regardless of their ability to purchase," states Shona Gochenaur, executive director of Axis of Love San Francisco. Shona continues, "This tradition is a key principle of the compassionate community in San Francisco - considering many people loose their ability to make a gainful income once disabled or becoming ill. Healthcare costs as all Americans know are out of reach to many." Patient advocates are urging Congress to open congressional hearings and allow states with medical cannabis laws an exemption from federal prosecution and harassment. Local jurisdictions demand their rights to safely regulate medical cannabis and ask the federal government to respect state law and the will of the people. "Advocates are relieved tonight that Virgil is currently safe with his family and not in federal custody," Degé states. Los Angeles advocates will stage its rally and protest early next week. Patients, advocates and community supporters are encouraged to attend. Current state and local resolutions attached. ### |
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