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(Nov. 23) -- In California, the state with the nation's most permissive medical marijuana law, several doctors say that some children with attention deficit hyperacitivty disorder, or ADHD, are being treated with marijuana -- a fact that has sparked a heated debate.
Reliable figures on the use of marijuana to treat ADHD are hard to come by, as reported by The New York Times. Though California says it has issued more than 36,000 medical marijuana cards since 2004, the state does not compile statistics on prescriptions for specific conditions, such as ADHD. And many doctors and patients are reluctant to talk about it. Still, experts say such prescriptions are becoming more common as the number of pot dispensaries and doctors prescribing marijuana continues to grow.
And not everyone is happy about it.
"Let me count the ways in which prescribing marijuana for teens with ADHD is a bad idea," said Stephen Hinshaw, professor of psychology at the University of California at Berkeley. Marijuana, Hinshaw said, is a "cognitive disorganizer" that produces roughly the same effect in users as those associated with ADHD.
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In the days immediately following September 11, 2001, as the world was riveted by the issue of terrorism, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration turned its sights on a nonviolent group of seriously ill Americans, as it stepped up the level of time, money, and Federal law enforcement personnel used to attack medical cannabis patients. Multiple raids on the homes and gardens of California’s medical cannabis caregivers and patients soon followed. The DEA raids became ever more outrageous and more harmful to patients. Angel Wings Patient OutReach, Inc. worked hard to develop a sound legal strategy to help ensure patients’ and caregivers’ safety and to create new public policies on the federal level. Our legal team felt we had to do everything we could to stop the federal government's dangerous actions.
Angel Wings Patient OutReach, Inc. retained attorneys Randy Barnett and Joshua Greenberg who agreed to bring forth the historic lawsuit of first impression, Raich, et al. v. Ashcroft, et al. The lawsuit was filed on October 9, 2002, by patient-activist Angel McClary Raich and Angel's two anonymous caregiver growers. It charged then-Attorney General John Ashcroft and DEA Administrator Karen Tandy with violating constitutional rights under the Commerce Clause, the Fifth, Ninth, and Tenth Amendments, and medical necessity. Angel Raich, a medical necessity patient with life-threatening illnesses, is asserting her right to fight for her own life.
The plaintiffs asked Judge Martin J. Jenkins to issue a Preliminary Injunction during the pendency of the action, enjoining the defendants from arresting or prosecuting the plaintiffs, seizing their medical cannabis, forfeiting their property, or seeking civil or administrative sanctions against them for their activities with respect to any of the following: (1) the possession of medical cannabis by plaintiff Angel McClary Raich for her personal medical use; (2) the ability of Angel Raich to obtain medical cannabis from her caregivers, John Doe Numbers One and Two, for her personal medical use; (3) the ability of John Doe Numbers One and Two to cultivate and provide medical cannabis to Angel Raich for her personal medical use; and (4) the processing of medical cannabis by Angel Raich for her personal medical use.
According to the Complaint, the federal Justice Department and the DEA were unconstitutionally exceeding their authority by embarking on a campaign of seizing and forfeiting privately-grown intrastate medical cannabis from California patients and caregivers, arresting or prosecuting them, mounting paramilitary raids against them, harassing them, and taking other civil or administrative actions against them.
On March 5, 2003, the District Court denied the preliminary injunction, despite finding that "the equitable factors tip in plaintiffs’ favor." The plaintiffs appealed the denial of their motion for preliminary injunction.
In the first proceeding in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, amicus curiae briefs were filed by the following amici: The State of California along with Alameda County, the City of Oakland, and Butte County; the California Medical Association along with the California Nurses Association; and Marijuana Policy Project along with Rick Doblin, Ph.D. and Ethan Russo, M.D.
On December 16, 2003, the Court of Appeals reversed the District Court, holding that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on their Commerce Clause argument, and thus determining that it was unnecessary to address the remaining arguments.
On April 20, 2004, the Attorney General and DEA Administrator filed a Petition for Certiorari in the United States Supreme Court. Once the federal government filed its Petition for Certiorari the name of the case was changed from Raich v. Ashcroft to Ashcroft v. Raich. Ashcroft became the Petitioner and Raich became the Respondent. The Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari on June 28, 2004. Briefing and oral argument followed.
On June 6, 2005, in a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court reversed, holding that the “CSA is a valid exercise of federal power, even as applied to the troubling facts of this case,” and remanded the case to the Court of Appeals for disposition of the numerous other issues raised by the plaintiffs. The name of the case changed to Gonzales v. Raich to reflect the appointment of a new attorney general.
In the Court of Appeals, on remand from the Supreme Court, briefs have been filed by the parties and by several amici curiae. Oral arguments are scheduled for March 27, 2006.
We remain optimistic of ultimate victory in this case. Our immediate goal is to win again in the Court of Appeals. If necessary, we will again defend that ruling in the Supreme Court. This case could signal a dawning of a new day for rational and compassionate policy making.
We are facing a monumental court battle of national significance. This is a landmark, precedent-setting case, so it is important that the precedents it creates be positive for the medical cannabis movement.
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Marc Emery is known around the world as the "Prince of Pot". The USA is extraditing and imprisoning this Canadian activist because he successfully funded the global marijuana movement over the last decade. FREE MARC EMERY! Share this website everywhere! www.NoExtradition.net
on the extradition order. Tell the Justice Minister to refuse the US extradition request for Marc Emery and charge Marc in Canada instead.Canadian Marc Emery has been fighting extradition to the USA and possible life imprisonment since July 2005. In March 2008, the Canadian Government decided to turn down a unique type of plea deal the USA and Marc Emery's lawyer had arranged -- one that required Canadian charges to be laid and the incarceration be in Canada.
In July 2009, Marc's co-accused, Michelle Rainey and Greg Williams, were sentenced to 2 years probation in Canada. In early September 2009, Marc Emery decided to sign a plea deal for a 5-year sentence in the US federal prison system.
You can read Marc's reasons for taking the plea deal in his blog post "Why I'm Cutting a Deal". Read more about what will likely happen to Marc from this point on by reading Jodie Emery's blog post "Marc Emery Imprisoned: Monday, September 28, Vancouver".
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It's been a week since the American Medical Association reversed its long-held and counterproductive position on medicinal marijuana, but the DEA still included the AMA's hard line on its website until this evening.
The advocacy group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition -- and online activists -- didn't allow the misinformation to last. The group called on members to email the Department of Justice, and now the bullet point is gone.
While I think the problem was more likely an oversight than an attempt on the part of a government agency to lie to its citizens, LEAP should be congratulated for seeing the error and getting it fixed. The government is aware that advocates for sensible drug policies are watching closely and won't stand for misinformation. It does feel like the tables have been turned, and this victory is a sign of more to come. Kudos to LEAP for mobilizing quickly and bringing about this change.
And while we’re looking at that hideous DEA site, maybe we should urge the Justice Department to get around to redesigning the DEA website to look all Baracky like the main DOJ site.
LEAP is also right to focus attention on the AMA decision, because it could be a tipping point on medicinal marijuana -- and another nail in the coffin of prohibition.
The AMA move is exciting because it could move us closer to reclassifying pot as something other than a Schedule 1 controlled substance. This would open the door to more marijuana research. Maybe researchers seeking to conduct studies of marijuana's effects could get it from more than one source.
Reclassification is a step on the path to legalization, and the AMA was a roadblock. New studies will now show what many already know: the drug is virtually harmless for moderate, responsible users (especially when vaporized). Things are changing, and it's good to see online activists ready to keep pressure on the government to reconsider decades of failed drug policy.
Police Charge Brooklyn Man With Selling Liquid Marijuana - NYTimes.com
Published: November 11, 2009
In what the police called an unusual drug arrest, a Brooklyn man was charged on Wednesday with selling liquid marijuana.
“It has not been seen around here before,” said Capt. Gerard Dowling of the Manhattan South narcotics division, referring to a dark green mixture of alcohol and marijuana.
The police said they seized eight Mason jars of the substance on Wednesday from the home of the man, Anthony Briordy, 32. They said they also seized cocaine and prescription painkillers, including OxyContin.
An undercover officer began purchasing the liquid and other drugs from Mr. Briordy about two months ago, the police said. Mr. Briordy was said to have told the officer that the liquid was often mixed with fruit punch.
The police said that throughout the investigation, Mr. Briordy told the officer that he made the mixture at home and that a four-ounce dose of it was stronger than one marijuana cigarette.
The liquid was classified as a controlled substance, the police said, after laboratory tests determined that it was an extremely potent form of marijuana.
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Jack Herer: A Man Well-Loved is Saved Again - Salem-News.Com
The Hemperor is slowly improving, with constant TLC the best medicine.
Jack Herer is alert and communicating with family and friends. Here, he is recovering from oral thrush, and his mouth is dry and irritated. 11/09
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(EUGENE, Ore.) - For over 30 years, Jack Herer has been the inexhaustible guru of the hemp movement. Many people have expressed their deep concern for Jack's well-being since his heart attack in mid-September, at an Oregon hemp festival.
Sunday night, Jack Herer was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Eugene from the rehabilitation center where he has been receiving care. His breathing became more distressed throughout the afternoon, and finally he was rushed to the Emergency Room.
He was diagnosed with bronchitis, and given antibiotics to overcome the illness. Such prevention may not have been possible just a few days ago, when a "Do Not Transport" order was in effect. Because of a recent change in Jack's care, they were able to get him appropriate treatment, which could literally have saved his life.
More good news, Jack has been responding well to Speech, Physical and Occupational therapy treatments administered at the care center where he's residing in Eugene, Oregon. He is coherent. His speech is beginning to come back. He has no IV's, no breathing tube, and though he has a feeding tube, they expect to remove it as soon as this week.
The bad news, is the breakdown within the ranks of Jack's supporters. While Jack works to heal and rehabiitate, the world outside his room is swirling with controversy.
Much has been said as of late regarding the recent change of Jack's care management, and the subject has seemingly taken on a life of its own. Jeannie Herer and others are unhappy with the new decision by the care center to acknowledge a Power of Attorney that moves authority of Jack's care to Joy Graves and Chuck Jacobs.
Avamere Riverpark is a reputable facility providing nursing care and physical rehabilitation for Jack. Nurses and rehab therapists are working closely with him and the medical staff, providing a personalized treatment program for Jack.
Jack Herer in rehab
Before the Storm
Chuck Jacobs has been Jack's right hand man for three years. As driver/assistant and friend, he worked, lived, and traveled with Jack and the team. He just returned from a European tour with hemp oil innovator Rick Simpson, standing in for Jack. Jack depended on Chuck.
Joy Graves is Jack's assistant and long time friend. Working shoulder to shoulder at the hemp festivals through the summer, she was a strong, trustworthy staple of the team.
In early summer, Jeannie and Jack went their separate ways. Not surprisingly, they are both overwrought with obligations and a packed schedule, and she hoped to inspire Jack to take it easy. She says she believed they would reunite at the end of the season. Jack had Jeannie's name taken off his lease in July. By many accounts, they were separated.
From his house, Jack worked on his new book and prepped for the festivals. Eve Lentz was a writer-in-residence for some time, editing the long-awaited mushroom book, which is still a work in progress. Jack was continuously surrounded by friends, new and old, confidants and professional partners.
According to friends, he was outspoken, as usual, and made it known that he didn't plan to leave his house to move with Jeannie, or accept the "take it easy" proposal. He left for the festivals in the NorthWest, an annual tradition for the Jack Herer team.
At noon on September 12th, 2009, the first day of the Portland HempStalk, Jack called a meeting with Chuck, Joy and a notary public. Jack had a Power of Attorney drawn up, and explained that, in addition to other issues, he had concerns about the publication of his upcoming book in case something should happen to him. It was a subject of some contention between he and Jeannie, as she's recently noted there were some "problems with the book" that he had been working on for over a decade. Chuck and Joy signed the paperwork, and got back to work.
Little did they know, the documents would gain sudden importance, and become the fuel for an underlying flame, ready to ignite.
When Jeannie heard that Jack had been hospitalized in Portland, she flew in and assumed her position as caretaker and wife. And it's been a tough road to haul. Since his heart attack, Jack has been moved 3 times, had one diabetic episode, and even suffered a fall out of bed.
There have been difficult challenges, difficult decisions, and more than not, long difficult days.
His drive to decriminalize marijuana and bring the value and benefits of the hemp plant into focus has never waned. The people that have joined him on this journey are not just a bunch of followers. They are leaders in their own right, speaking up and putting into action their belief in the future of legal cannabis use, and industrial hemp production in United States.
Chuck and Joy, along with many others, were integral in the successful organization, set up, break down, manning of the booths, travel to and fro, and overall care of Jack throughout the festival season.
Now, seven weeks later, they have taken the reigns of his care again.
DO NOT RESCUSCITATE
Joy Graves was at his bedside last week when she discovered there was a DNR order in Jack's chart. "Do Not Resuscitate", the nurse explained, means that should Jack have a heart attack, he would not receive CPR, they would not make every effort to save him. They would let him die in peace. "Do Not Transport" was also checked, which means there would be no ambulance ride to the hospital.
The order was a surprise to Joy, and a shock after all the effort to save his life. She inquired as to how it came to be, and how it could be changed. Jeannie Herer had signed the order, so it was up to her to change it. Unsatisfied with that conclusion and in an attempt to ensure Jack's ability to survive a future health emergency, she revealed that she held Jack's Power of Attorney.
The care center took some time to deliberate the ramifications of the situation, bringing in their legal team, and determined that the document was legal and binding.
The DNR order was reversed.
"For a person that was extremely displeased that it took so long for CPR to begin at the time of his heart attack, it was baffling as to why Jeannie signed a DNR," Joy Graves said.
"They wanted me to sign a DNR form," Jeannie wrote in a MySpace bulletin. "The doctor explained that if he had another heart attack, he wouldn’t be able to survive it but if I didn’t sign the paper, they would still have to pound on his chest and possibly crack his chest and also shock him. He said that when people die a natural death, endorphins are released that make them more comfortable at the end but not when you do that. So I agreed."
Sunday night, the DNR order reversal may well have saved Jack's life.
Throughout the evening, Jack's breathing became more and more distressed, and the rattle in his chest turned to a struggle for air. Medical attention clearly was in order. Because the DNR had been revoked, they were able to get Jack to the Emergency Room at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center where he was diagnosed with bronchitis.
He received x-rays, a breathing treatment, and a prescription for antibiotics. Without intervention, he would likely have developed pneumonia. He was back in his room and in good spirits Sunday evening, feeling much better.
The DNR would have made the ambulance ride to the ER impossible.
Jack's Progress Report
Last week, I was told that Jack slept most of the time, day and night. Sometimes he grumbled in his sleep. He had barely spoken, and was so tense that physical therapy seemed a moot point.
Prior to the change of care, Jack was on daily narcotics including Percocet and Oxycodone (every four hours), which have since been nearly discontinued, and are relegated to specific pain relief when necessary. Saturday night, he didn't need any drugs to sleep well through the night.
He is NOT being given any hemp oil. The care center, driven by federal guidelines, refuses to allow it.
The staff at the care center has been happily surprised at his improved response in all three therapies. So well in fact, that they are increasing it to five days a week.
According to Eve Lentz, he has been singing "You are my Sunshine". "It is hard to hear him, his voice is very light and breathy, but he's trying," she said.
He has also said a few people's names, and short sentences like "I love you", "Oh boy", "Oh man", and "Where's the baby?" referring to his godchild. Seems like rather slow progress, but then again, his mouth has really been hurting.
Jack has been recovering from oral thrush, a painful mouth infection that often affects those with a weakened immune system. This caused him to be unable to swallow easily, and it was necessary to limit his water intake, for risk of pneumonia.
Joy was corrected when she gave him water one day, and the next day another old friend was stopped from giving him a drink several times. After a brief argument, she was asked to leave by the care center, not due to an order by Joy, which has been inferred.
This week they will begin regular eating and drinking, and hopefully remove the feeding tube.
Jack has been surrounded by his loved ones. His children have been with him often, and Jeannie, now understood to be Jack's estranged wife, has been allowed in to see him though her authority has been circumvented.
Because of the negative publicity, specifically via online networking sites, the facility has allegedly received threats since the change in his caregivers, and even has fielded calls from imposters of family members and others. This could have interrupted his care, requiring him to be moved yet another time. Fortunately for Jack, that is not the case.
One More Thing
Rumors abound, most have so little merit that it insults the intelligence of the reader to be bothered with them. However, one such claim regarding alleged drug use by Jack at the festivals requires attention.
No one would disagree that a man with his health history should not consider such things, but there is no evidence to back up the charge that has become nearly viral online. There was a drug screen soon after Jack was taken to the hospital initially, and we are told that it revealed THC and nothing else.
Where Does He Go From Here?
The frustration, fear and confusion felt by so many of Jack's friends is not to be understated. This is a sensitive, emotional subject. Keeping the faith is something they take to heart, and love Jack they do. All the people involved seem to sincerely want what's best for him, and with time will likely find level ground with one another.
But what's really important here isn't all of that, it's JACK. He still has a long, climb ahead, and he's showing real progress. He's working hard.
Several groups and organizations including the THCF in Portland and Jim Matthieson of the Herbivores in Seattle have expressed their intentions to host benefits to help offset the costs of Jack's care, which is mounting.
By all accounts, Jack loves his home in California where he has lived for several years. Should Jack continue improving at the rate he is, he will be home again, watching the sunset from his porch, pondering his next adventure, in good time. Whether or not he is able to resume his previous lifestyle completely, he well may return to it.
Though his home was nearly given up for lack of finances, some quick minded friends made sure that didn't happen. Efforts have been successful in keeping Jack's house, and it waits for his homecoming.
Be it known: The Hemperor Shall Return.
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Bonnie King has been with Salem-News.com since August '04, when she became Publisher. Bonnie has served in a number of positions in the broadcast industry; TV Production Manager at KVWB (Las Vegas WB) and Producer/Director for the TV series "Hot Wheels in Las Vegas", posts as TV Promotion Director for KYMA (NBC), and KFBT (Ind.), Asst. Marketing Director (SUPERSHOPPER MAGAZINE), Director/Co-Host (Coast Entertainment Show), Radio Promotion Director (KBCH/KCRF), and Newspapers In Education/Circulation Sales Manager (STATESMAN JOURNAL NEWSPAPER). Bonnie has a depth of understanding that reaches further than just behind the scenes, and that thoroughness is demonstrated in the perseverance to correctly present each story with the wit and wisdom necessary to compel and captivate viewers.
10/31/2009 1:15:27 AM
Jeannie Herer is in need of help…
A well known activist among all sectors of the marijuana movement, Jack Herer and his wife Jeannie have been enduring much hardship since his ‘heart attack’ on September. 12 th at Hempstalk 2009 in Portland Oregon, after the festival.
The author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes, has been in an Oregon facility and his wife Jeannie Herer reported the following on the internet yesterday:
“Jack's Condition”
“This is Jack's wife, Jeannie. Jack had a heart attack in Portland, Oregon on September 12. I was in California waiting for him to come home. I flew to Portland, went to the hospital and was told that a woman named Joy Graves had come to the hospital with a Medical Power of Attorney that Jack had allegedly signed, naming her and Chuck Jacobs as the people in charge of Jack's medical care. It wasn't complete and looks like someone forged his signature. The hospital's legal team determined it was no good.
Jack is now in a skilled nursing facility in Eugene. Joy Graves has taken the paper to them and they have accepted it until their legal team decides what to do. In the meantime, I am not allowed to see Jack or even get news about his condition over the phone. Jack has already been neglected in the nursing home. He fell out of bed there and hit his head shortly after being admitted. He had lumps on his head from it and bruises on his upper eyelids.
I've had to hire an attorney to deal with this. I don't have much money but I'll do what I can. I love Jack very much and can't believe this is happening to him now, when he needs me the most.”
However, on Jack’s website today it was reported by his wife that she was allowed in to see him after Jack’s son called the facility with the request to let her in. She reports that although he is still not able to speak, he did wake up and knew that she was there. We will continue to monitor the situation as news becomes available and are asking that anyone with the financial ability to help Jeannie to please do so. There are a number of Activist’s, Entertainer’s and other predominant people out there who know Jack either as a friend or as an acquaintance that may be able to help. The information needed to do so is listed below:
Here is the address to send checks cash or money orders to
Jeannie Herer
P.O. Box 41539,
Eugene, Oregon 97404.
Many thanks in advance from the member of the U.S. Marijuana Party and it’s subsidiary’s.
Jack's Condition - Jack Herer's MySpace Blog |
(Jack’s wife, Jeanie, needs money for the lawyer and other necessities. If you have a dime to spare please help her out! ShereeKrider@usmjparty.org)
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Jack's Condition
This is Jack's wife, Jeannie. Jack had a heart attack in Portland, Oregon on September 12. I was in California waiting for him to come home. I flew to Portland, went to the hospital and was told that a woman named Joy Graves had come to the hospital with a Medical Power of Attorney that Jack had allegedly signed, naming her and Chuck Jacobs as the people in charge of Jack's medical care. It wasn't complete and looks like someone forged his signature. The hospital's legal team determined it was no good.
Jack is now in a skilled nursing facililty in Eugene. Joy Graves has taken the paper to them and they have accepted it until their legal team decides what to do. In the meantime, I am not allowed to see Jack or even get news about his condition over the phone. Jack has already been neglected in the nursing home. He fell out of bed there and hit his head shortly after being admitted. He had lumps on his head from it and bruises on his upper eyelids.
I've had to hire an attorney to deal with this. I don't have much money but I'll do what I can. I love Jack very much and can't believe this is happening to him now, when he needs me the most.
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that is so bogus how dose this happen to such a good guy ill keep him in my prayers is the account at us bank still open for donations (and can you access it)
Posted by scrubby joe on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 12:53 PM
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Zachariah Langley
Damn I hate to read that.. Jack has helped more people than he even knows. He and you will be in my prayers, and know things will get better..
Much Love to you and Jack the Man :)
Posted by The Tao of Zachariah on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 1:07 PM
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Youdont Needtoknow
crazy this calls for a lynching of one mrs joy graves!!!!
Posted by $moken4Life on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:16 PM
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ElectroPig Von Fökkengrüüven
I'm sure that no matter what happens, Jack's interests ARE being protected! There are far too many people that know and love Jack to let anything happen that would not be in his best interests.
Jack's fans around the globe will settle for nothing less than Jack's best interests being ABSOLUTELY SECURE...so no matter what the final verdict or "whoever wins this fight" as it were, Jack Herer WILL be the one to come out on top of the heap!
Whatever happens, the age-old rule is that the truth always comes out eventually, and since there's literally MILLIONS of people paying very close attention to Jack's situation, this will be no exception, I'm sure!
The world has got Jack's back! d=^)
......Overgrow The World!......
Posted by ElectroPig™ on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:16 PM
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Melanie Tenenbaum
I find this absolutely disgusting. Whom ever this Joy lady is, she should know that God and Karma will deal with her. As they are taking advantage of the GodFather of HEMP, it will NOT be tolerated.
Posted by Peachie Pie™ on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:16 PM
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Frankly, when I came across this post, I was assailed by several issues, all somewhat stupid even in there ...
What power will the supposed "Advocate," Joy Graves about Jack?
What kind of power will have the same woman, which is larger than that of Jeannie?
What the hell will want to now, neither with Jack, a position quite debilitating, they can not make pictures sad?
Jeannie, our (my, family and friends) prayers are with you. If there is another, more direct support, please do not hesitate in common icar.
All try to do to help her, as the Jack. And peace be present in the heart of Jack. I have strength to endure this latest ordeal.
With respect, friendship and affection
Carlos Santos aKa aWaKeNMoBiUs..
Posted by aWaKeNMoBiUs on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:16 PM
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May the force be with you and Jack!
Posted by AMENMAATRA on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:16 PM
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Whitney Reed
that's terrible... I hope the situation gets better asap and you can see Jack and I hope he recovers quickly! Much love ....
Posted by ♥♥ Jordan's Mommy ♥♥ on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:16 PM
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Jaime Verde
Jennie, the whole world is watching....So many people respect and love Jack,,we can not allow this to happen. Compassion is what this movement is all about
Posted by dtlaJaime on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:16 PM
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awwwww Im so sorry Jeannie! I sincerely hope everything turns out well for your family, is there somewhere we can send donations?
Posted by Kate {Irish Queen} on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:16 PM
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ElectroPig Von Fökkengrüven
..Long Live The Emperor! d=^)
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Posted by ElectroPig²™ on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:16 PM
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Gabe "End the Drug War" Rivera 
Well, if Jack would have been doing a better job of networking to 'end the drug war', his Karma wouldn't be serving him in such a negative fashion. Sucks to have failed the entire planet, don't assume it won't fail him back.
Posted by Gabe "End the Drug War" Rivera on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:16 PM
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Erica Womachka
omg what can we do let me know.
Posted by Erica on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:21 PM
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Rogue Norton
OH NO!! If we can help in Internet-land, let us know.
Posted by Rogue on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:46 PM
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holy shit, Jeannie ~ what a ridiculous situation!!!! my thoughts into the universe with be with you and Jack ~ goddessspeed that this madness comes to an end soon!
Posted by <CztarChild> on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:46 PM
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This is terrible. I am going to repost this. If I can get some extra $ I will try to send. My heart goes out to you and Jack!
Posted by Medical Cannabis Journal on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:46 PM
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