I got this email today and thought I'd share it with everyone. I always send out letters but MPP provides a quicker way to do it. The web address http://www.mpp.org/TN/action.html can be changed for your own state by deleting TN and replacing it with your own state abbreviation. Everybody get to it and send some letters out. TO: Tennessee residents* FROM: Paul Gessing, MPP legislative analyst DATE: Thursday, January 23, 2003 SUBJECT: Urge your legislators to introduce medical marijuana legislation this year ====================================================================== Each year, MPP hears from countless state legislators who say citizens are not interested in medical marijuana. Despite overwhelming public support as noted in countless opinion polls, including a November 2002 Time magazine poll that found 80 percent of Americans support medical marijuana, many legislators say that medical marijuana is simply not an important issue for the overwhelming majority of voters. Please visit http://www.mpp.org/TN/action.html to send a pre-written letter to your state representative and senator. After you choose your favorite pre-written letter and type in your address, our site will automatically determine who your state legislators are and e-mail your letter to them ... all with the click of a few buttons. The whole process takes less than two minutes but makes a world of difference. Tell your legislators that medical marijuana is an important issue, and ask them to take action to protect patients from arrest and prosecution under state law if they use marijuana with their doctors' approval. The 2003 legislative session began on January 14, so it is important that you act soon. With your help, medical marijuana will not be left off the legislature's agenda again. ====================================================================== HOW TO SUPPORT THE MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT MPP's state legislative alerts service is funded entirely by the contributions of MPP allies and members nationwide. If you find MPP's state legislative alerts service helpful, please consider making a donation at: http://www.mpp.org/MoneyForStates Because MPP devotes 100% of its efforts toward influencing public policy, contributions are not tax-deductible. However, the above link also provides a way to make a tax-deductible donation.
The sample letters are strictly concerning medicinal use but you can write your own letters for decriminalization or legalization.
nice. thanks for sharing this rmjl. its every little step that counts!! I hope all you take some time to read it all over, and send it the letters!!!! all 4 proudly in my name were sent, I honestly hope you all do the same...what do we have here people? motivation. thaaaaaaank you rmjl for giving this to us to help us on our way!!!!!!!! (love to SJ~~ )
and yes! I havent even gotten this far myself..Im heading there now...PLEASE, people, this is what it is about.