The United States of America was founded and maintained by people who sacrificed their lives to establish the principles of “life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” as the foundation of our country. Today, as a consequence of Marijuana Prohibition, I and millions of other Americans live under laws that violate these enabling principles. I will show how Liberty is rooted in science whose expression is Life and Happiness.When laws have no foundation in scientific reality either by inception or consequence, it is the obligation of the Judicial system to rectify the unconstitutional dictates that these laws impose on the lives of free people.

Current scientific research supports the concept that the cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) modulate how a species adapts to change. By specifically regulating, in an integrated manner, basic neurological, hormonal and immunological parameters, the evolutionary selection of these receptors has provided a fundamental link between the mind and body. The scientific literature is rich with examples of the life and health promoting qualities associated with appropriate stimulation of cannabinoid receptors. To deny Americans the right to modulate these receptors is to deny them the right, on a basic biochemical level, to self-improvement and self determination in a manner harmonious with the creative forces that evolve the biosphere. The very meaning of freedom is denied.

My religious beliefs are fused with my knowledge and dictate that I live to the best of my ability within the physical, chemical, biological laws that have created me and all living creatures. To do otherwise would be contrary to the all pervasive creative force that permeates the universe. These laws dictate a continuing process of creative growth. Unfortunately, through a combination of ignorance, fear and immorality our lawmakers, using rationales that have no factual basis, have produced legislation that denies sick and aging people beneficial chemicals, has criminalized a significant portion of our youth and continues to squanders our social resources. Its is only through our collective evolution that necessary changes will occur.

How is it possible that a government of the people, by the people and for the people not only denies it's people natural coumpounds that: prevent cancer, relieve pain and stress, reduce the consequences of autoimmunity, and in general promote life, but even imprisons them for possessing and using them?