-Caveat Lector- Undoing the Hearst-Mellon-Dupont conspiracy of shame and hate.... Bruce McKinney wrote: > > I am the alleged "Microsoft Millionaire" who donated the seed money for the > Washington Cannabis Tax Act, Initiative 229. It's been an interesting ride > since I went public last week. I've had my 15 minutes of fame, and I'm glad > it's over (I hope). > > I know most of the people on this list have already given till it hurts, so > I hesitate to make a pitch for money. But we really do need it. I know > $100,000 sounds like a lot of money if you don't have it, but it doesn't go > very far in campaign like this. I'm not one of those former Microsoft > executives who can throw out $100,000 donations like dimes. This is real > money to me, and I can't afford to give much more. So far my attempts to > recruit other Microsoft people have won congratulations and signatures, but > not much money. People agree, but don't seem to feel any urgency. > > I believe activists in Washington and Oregon are on the front line. We have > a chance for the real legalization that has been the Holy Grail of marijuana > activists for 30 years. If it passes here (or even has a close call), things > will be easier in other states. Drug issues in the presidential elections > have given us a unique opportunity. If we can get this initiative on the > ballot, candidates visiting Washington state will have to speak to our > issues. Drug warriors who have refused to debate will have to do so. > > I know I'm a newcomer to this battle, and I appreciate the years of > experience and activism that many of you have devoted to the cause. I'm > beginning to see some of the unexpected problems and complications that > you've been running up against for years. Nevertheless, I believe we have a > real chance of winning if we follow a smart strategy. I hope that some of > you can find a few dollars more for our effort. > > Bruce McKinney > > Send donations to: > > Washington CRRH > Box 95525 > Seattle, WA 98145-2525 > > Oregon CRRH > Box 86741 > Portland, OR 97286-9987 > > ------ > CRRH's Oregon petition now has over 16,500 signatures and needs 66,748 voters' >signatures to qualify for a 11/7/00 vote. > CRRH's Washington petition now has over 17,500 signatures and needs 179,848 >signatures to qualify for a 11/7/00 vote. > ------ > To subscribe, unsubscribe or switch to immediate or digest mode, please send your >instructions to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. > ------ > *Campaign for the Restoration and Regulation of Hemp* > CRRH ; P.O. Box 86741 ; Portland, OR 97286 > Phone:(503) 235-4606 Fax:(503) 235-0120 Web: http://www.crrh.org/ DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
