Fw: Please Help NORML Decriminalize Marijuana In Texas

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From: "Willie Nelson"
To: "NORML Alerts"
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 10:00 AM
Subject: Please Help NORML Decriminalize Marijuana In Texas


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> Dear Friend and NORML Supporter:
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> For over 30 years, I have been a supporter of NORML's efforts to end
> marijuana prohibition. As someone who has enjoyed marijuana responsibly
> for many years, I appreciate that NORML serves as the voice for marijuana
> smokers like myself.
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> Today I am writing you on behalf of NORML with exciting news from my home
> state of Texas. Recently, Rep. Harold Dutton (D - Houston) introduced a
> bill in the Texas State Legislature to decriminalize the possession of
> marijuana for personal use.
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> This bill recommends that minor marijuana offenders in Texas face a ticket
> and a small fine in lieu of criminal arrest and prosecution. This is a
> step in the right direction, but it will only receive serious
> consideration if our elected officials hear an unmistakable message of
> support from their constituents.
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> Please take two minutes to write your state legislators and tell them how
> important it is that they support marijuana decriminalization. NORML has
> created pre-written letters that you can send to your legislators by
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> I have already contacted my state representative and asked for their
> support of this bill. Won't you do the same?
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> As a responsible marijuana smoker myself, I take pride in the fact that
> NORML has always spoken for the interests of everyday marijuana smokers.
> NORML is working hard in Texas and across the United States to protect
> your right to smoke marijuana without fear of arrest or prosecution. Will
> you join in me supporting these efforts by donating to NORML today? You
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> I appreciate your efforts to help NORML decriminalize marijuana in Texas.
> Please be sure to contact your elected officials today, and tell 'em
> Willie sent you!
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> Best Wishes,
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> Willie Nelson
> NORML Advisory Board
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