Creeping Jackboots
Recent laws passed by the Canadian government permitting fire departments and electricity cops to enter your home without a warrant are giving some the chills. Emery explains why these latest laws, targeted at marijuana users, are another example of "creeping jackboots."
Marc Emery - November 11, 2008
Thirty minutes after I finished this piece, I got an email, one of the many I get every day. The letter requires no further editorial comment from me. Hopefully, one day Canadian police and politicians will stop harassing the “heretics”. I can hope, and I can act. I hope you will also.
“Mr. Emery,
My name is Kelly. I am a 34-year-old housewife in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Two days ago, my house was raided for the 3rd time, in front of my small children, I might add. The RCMP recovered 3 plants and 2 clones that my husband was growing in our bedroom closet for me. I smoke on a daily basis to help control my eating disorder. I have been bulimic for 15 years. 3 years ago I began using pot as a medicine after therapy and anti-depressants had failed miserably years ago. The problem is that I can't find a physician who is willing to prescribe it, let alone 2 specialists. I'm at my wits end. I'm tired of being treated like a criminal and druggie. I smoke so I can eat dinner with my family without puking my guts up. If there is anyone out there with advice to give, it’s you. Please, I would be extremely grateful.
Sincerely,
Kelly L.”
Marc Emery is known as the "Prince of Pot." He is the founder of the B.C. Marijuana Party, and publisher of Cannabis Culture magazine. He is facing extradition into the United States for selling marijuana seeds over the internet.
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