Trish

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• The Green Goddess

  by Trish, Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:23 am

  I stand in the presence of a towering a beauty, a green goddess. She grows therapeutically in the ambience of Mozart. The room looks like a funhouse, coated with mirrored walls, as if she were a dancer waiting to perform. The system is something I have never seen before. Filters, pumps, high-pressure sodium lights, all meticulously placed for one reason: to cater to her, the artistic outlet for so many, my personal muse. I stand, dumbfounded as to how something so beautiful, so giving, can be an extreme taboo amongst our society. Why is it that people fear the tree of life granted to us by nature?

  She calls to me, as her leaves stand in prayer. Every tip stretches towards light like a child awaiting his mother’s embrace. The plant is surprisingly powerful; being a weed, it resists and adapts easily to different environments.  Grown properly, she can grow one to two inches per day, new growth every time she is seen.  Branches and leaves coat her rapidly, each with unique qualities, varying in shades of green. The new growth, however, is always a brilliant emerald green. It is no wonder that something of this magnitude has been around for ages, used globally as a source of medication and spirituality.

  When this goddess reaches the end of her journey, she is frosted with crystals. Covered with large buds, she is known for her vibrant reds and shimmering whites. In some cases, depending on the strain, blues and purples can be witnessed. The intricate color and smell is simply mesmerizing. Once she is ready, she stands fierce and full of power. Some of her siblings in the sativa family are known to reach up to twenty-five feet in height. After careful preparations, we stand before her offerings and we are ready to indulge. 

  The buds can be consumed in two ways, ingestion and inhalation. They carry a well-known distinct fragrance; to many, the smell of love, peace, and tranquility. Whichever way one chooses to consume, the taste is absolutely mouth watering, a bizarre combination of flowers and fruit play on the tongue. If inhaled, the sweet soothing sensation will always be lacking proper description, indeed a personal experience to acquire. It takes about 6 seconds for one to feel the effects of this herb. Once it comes, she cradles you, calms you. For those who cannot sleep, she helps you dream. For those who have pain, she takes it away. For those who are looking for something, anything, she will blow your mind.

  This gorgeous green beauty can supply food, fuel, fiber, oil and medication. As I stand before her, I take in her beauty, the endless supply of life.  She stands as a way of life for so many, as a salvation for thousands. She is the object of obsession, money, and love simultaneously. Disapproving society uses her as a crutch to excuse their own abuse, but there are many of us that know better. I will not deny the gifts that were given to me, as all seeds hold value. So much she has taught me, so much to be exposed.

  
   

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• It cant save the economy Obama? Oh yes it can!

  by Trish, Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:23 am

  When most Americans hear the term marijuana, the response is almost predictable. Conservatives label this plant as a drug that leads to the downfall of society. However, in order to fully argue for or against legalization, it is imperative that every voter inform him/herself properly. One should research the multiple uses for marijuana, beyond its most obvious tool, medication. Since legalization in California in 1996, marijuana has become its strongest cash crop. It would be illogical not to explore the profitable factors of this plant.

  In the early 1900s, Henry Ford was one of many who experimented with cannabis fuel. It is recognized that ninety percent of all fossil fuel could have been replaced a long time ago with biomass, such as cannabis and cornstalks. Cannabis can be converted to gasoline at a fraction of the current costs we are experiencing today. Legalization for such use would not only aid in the reparations for our troubled economy, but would also aid in reversing the greenhouse effect. By using natural alternatives such as biomass, ending acid rain and sulfur-based smog would become a possibility.

  Marijuana can also provide a strong fiber known as hemp. Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp on their plantations for its profitable components. During that time, hemp was used for canvases, ships, ropes, and paper. Today, there are over twenty-five thousand products that can be made from hemp. Hemp fibers are stronger and longer than cotton and when worn, can block out the sun’s UV rays more effectively than any other fiber. Some will argue that the material is rough and uncomfortable; however, hemp can be made into a variety of fabrics, including linens.

  Marijuana can also be used as a form of nourishment. The seed of the marijuana plant is rich in nutrients and has been proven to be beneficial to birds and other animals alike. By consuming marijuana, people can be treated without compromising their lungs, while acquiring multiple vitamins and nutrients such as Omega 6 and 3.The leaves can be eaten fresh, like lettuce leaves, or can be cooked. When it comes to cooking with marijuana, the possibilities are endless. Most think of only brownies and such, but one can cook virtually anything with marijuana by replacing the butter and flour.  Most are not aware that on October 7th of 2003, the United States government, as represented by the Health and Human Resources Department, was given a patent for cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants.

  Economists believe that the prohibition on marijuana will be lifted during the recession, like that of alcohol during the depression. Some philosophers believe that in the future, people will look at this war on drugs as “madness of the masses.” Writings have been uncovered that support the theory of people using every part of this plant for the past eight thousand years. California has made fourteen million dollars from this cash crop within the past year alone, making it the number one cash crop for the state. Just imagine what our future as Americans would be like with a cleaner tomorrow, making profits and living off of a plant that we can grow in our own back yard.

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• Legalize it...

  by Trish, Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:04 pm

   I see more than the expected, I see the possibilities of the future. Everyday I network to meet new people in my area who are intersted in getting involved in the cause but this task has proven to be quite difficult. You would assume that people in Miami, fl. out of all places would be itching to get involved, and while they are willing to sign the petition, their effort stops there. It seems as if though people have become so shortsighted and doubtful of their own voice amongst their society. Understand that we are many, together we stand as a unit representing what this country was built on. The ignorant feel that we are free, and the war has all ready been fought... but look around you. Your neighbors friends and relatives are still being denied their personal rights and freedoms all around you. Not just smokers, other groups as well are being silenced. I'm tired of being silenced, im ready to scream.

  I am a hardworking citizen who works just as hard as everyone else to support my home and studies. On my time off, I petition and attempt to enlighten those around me about legalization and the wonderful things that will come of it. I am not a violent person and i don't drink heavily, but hey, according to the man... im a damn felon.. so watch out for the stoner girl...she might come over and eat all your food...thats about it.

  Search PUFMM. NORML. Inform yourself! Sign the petition, spread the word.

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