I drafted this letter to Peter Dunne while sitting on the train this afternoon.
Dear Peter,
Re: Psychoactive Substances bill
I understand that your main motivation for promoting this legislation is safety.
I am concerned that the safety testing process for potentially approved psychoactive substances will be unnecessarily long-winded, prohibitively expensive, cruel (if tested on animals) and either too stringent or too lax to be effective. It will not be practically possible to establish likely adverse long-term effects of new psychoactive substances.
Drug users did not ask for this legislation.
Why not legalise substances such as cannabis, methylphenidate, BZP and MDMA?
All these substances have been trialled on humans and have good safety profiles.
Methylphenidate is routinely prescribed to children. Why not legalise it for adult recreational use?
Cannabis has been used safely for millennia. No one has ever died from a cannabis overdose.
If cannabis were already legal, demand for synthetic cannabinoids would be negligible and the proposed legislation would be unnecessary.
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Now I appreciate the use of Cannabis is a sensitive topic to many people, yet to my thinking if Cancer is threatening to take away My life, or the lives of my friends or Family I would be willing to seriously look into the claims that Cannabis/ Cannabis Oil cures some types of Cancer… irrespective of the Petty Legal issues involved.
I post this today to inform and embolden Patients and Parents of sick children, not to allow them to miss out on a potential cure simply out of a misguided obedience to Bad Laws.
Even if you believe Prohibition is right, let me share the fact with you that there is a Massive movement going on to legalise medicinal Marijuana and thousands of Claims that Cannabis can cure some types of Cancer.
Add to this the vast history of cannabis as a medicine, and realise that Prohibition is a very modern anomaly, based upon very poor reason, and falsehoods.
I would like to inform you that though the Powers that be… the FDA etc deny Cannabis has any medicinal qualities… the Big Pharm/US government holds patents on Medical marijuana!
There is a strong belief that it is not just the bigotry of mainstream medicine to alternative treatments which keep Medical marijuana Illegal in most western nations, by the Mega Pharmaceutical Companies whom make trillions of dollars from their own Chemical factories. Thus they seek to maintain a phobia against cannabis so as to keep it from competing with their poisons in the market place.
Read about one of those Patents Here:
I have personally herd testimonies of Cancer survivors who say that Taking cannabis helped the survive the ravages of Chemotherapy.
One man told me he was in a very bad way from the Chemo and cancer, and simply could not eat until he started using cannabis to stimulate his appetite. He credits his survival to Cannabis.
It is because of stories like this… and there are thousands of them, that I write this blog post for those whom seek ways in which they can help themselves or their loved ones suffering the evil of Cancer.
I suggest people Google ‘Cannabis cures Cancer’ and inform yourselves about what is going on out there.
Tim Wikiriwhi
Christian Libertarian.
Parents with sick children *must* Check out this Huffington post video and article…
‘Medical Pot for kids’ here:
And another one
‘Cannabis For Infant’s Brain Tumor, Doctor Calls Child “A Miracle Baby” ‘ Here:
There is a wonderful face book Page
CANNABIS CURES CANCERS! Here:
The following is a few testimonials from that page…
“Hello my name is Alysa Erwin and I am 16 years old. In 2011 I was diagnosed with stage 3 anaplastic astrocytoma. We (my family and I) made the decision to use a cannabis concentrate. The University of Michigan told us I was not likely to… survive more than a couple of years and the cancer itself was inoperable because it was in a spider formation. Last January I went for my regular MRI at the University of Michigan. All the tumors are gone.”
4/2/13
Read more Here:
Note: One skeptic wrote… “I am skeptical. Why (in the link to her gofundme.com) given, does she have short hair?
This implies chemotherapy.
Don’t get ahead of yourselves claiming cannabis was the key. If she underwent chemotherapy, you’ve got a weak defense in the debate.”
I responded by pointing out… “most people try the orthodox path first. Yet they get told the Chemo is not working. Then they try alternitives. Plus Cannabis can help people going through Chemo by stimulating their apetite. I have personally herd testimonies of people expressing the sincere belief that Cannabis helped them survive Chemo…”
Cannabis cures Cancers said: ” The recommended dose for all internal cancers is to eat at least 2/3rds of a gram of high-THC Cannabis oil per day.
While undergoing chemotherapy (which was only possible because the Cannabis oil first significantly shrank her “terminal” tumor), Alysa increased her dose to 3 grams per day (which is about the most that I have ever heard of anyone taking).”
Brave Mykayla:
In January 2013 This loving wife found Brave Mykayla’s story off of google and was inspired and empowered to make the oil for her husband who was suffering from chronic lymphoblastic leukemi…a and had reached the point where the oncologist wanted to use chemotherapy… Within one month Of treatment in combination. With healthy diet and exercise only his leukemia cell count was lower than it was a year and a half ago when he was diagnosed! Thanks to Mykaylas story and Rick Simpson oil… This man is going to have many more years to spend with his wife, children, grandbabies, and Mykayla 🙂 ♥
Mykayla is their HERO and that makes her feel so good inside ♥
They have become a very special part of our lives! ♥
PeaceloveCURE
Debra Cooper: In 2011 my husband was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). At that time his lymphocyte count was about 48,000 and it stayed around there for about a year and a half, then on Jan. 25th 2013 his count was up to 78,000 and his oncologist started talking about chemo if it reached 90,000. At that time the only prescribed medication he was taking was Trazodone, a mild sedative to aid with sleep.
I was desperate to help him. Then I found HOPE! I saw a news report about a 7 year old girl with Leukemia, Brave Mykayla. Oregon’s youngest Medical Marijuana Patient. She was taking Cannabis Oil and it was working! Google is a wonderful tool my searching led me to Rick Simpson’s video Run From The Cure. And here we are . . . (like I said I was desperate) as of Feb. 25th 2013, Rick Simpson Oil (that I make per Rick’s instructions) has made my husband’s lymphocyte count drop to 38,000. That’s the lowest it has been since he was told he had Leukemia in 2011! His Dr. is no longer talking about chemo. But he wants to monitor blood work every 6 weeks, which we welcome.
My husband started ingesting the RSO (per Rick’s dosing instructions) on Feb. 3rd 2013 in gel caps 3 times a day as he doesn’t like the taste of the oil. He only took the Trazodone the first night and then could not go to work in the morning so he stopped taking them. He sleeps so well now he no longer needs them at all.
His lymphocyte count dropped 40,000 his Dr. wouldn’t say it was the RSO that lowered his count but I know that it is. The only other things he did different was bounce 20 mins. a day on a small trampoline and eat Rick’s high alkaline diet suggestions no meat, no sugar, no dairy and at least a gallon of alkaline water a day. I do cook his food with cannabis infused extra virgin olive oil and cannabis infused coconut oil, and he eats a lot of flax and hemp seeds. He also started taking magnesium and a probiotic (otc). The Dr. would not confirm that diet changes were helping either.
I have now increased his dose to 1 gram a day and he will stay at that dose for sixty days. He will then continue with a maintenance dose. My plan is to update here every 6 weeks after blood test results are in. Thank you Mykayla We love u!
(3/29/13)
“And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever: that considering numbers, nature and natural means only, a revolution of the wheel of fortune, an exchange of situation, is among possible events: that it may become probable by supernatural interference!”
~ Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, Q.XVIII (1782)
From one of the very best political/Christian Libertarian/ historical pages on Facebook ‘The Founders,Religion and Government’ Here:
Sir Bob Jones needs to take a good long hard look at himself, and admit that when he scoffs at Christianity, that he (and all Sowers of Atheism) work not as they claim for the betterment of society, but for the destruction of Freedom and morality… Read about that Here:
Fanatical Antichrist Ayn Rand. Megalomaniac.
This quote from Jefferson also exposes the gross delusions of Ayn Rand and her fantical worshippers… their capacity to ignore Reality…
“America was created by men who broke with all political traditions and who originated a system unprecedented in history, relying on nothing but the “unaided” power of their own intellect.” | Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal.
^^^That is Patently false. Ayn Rand attempts to rob American Libertarianism of it’s Christian foundations, and enthrone Godless ‘Reason’.
She too is a wolf in sheep’s clothing… claiming to be a champion of liberty and rights, while attacking the very foundations of those Ideals.
In his candid biography ‘My life with Ayn Rand’, Her greatest disciple Nathaniel Branden (whom she dubbed ‘John Galt’) admitted she became completely divorced from reality. She was Tyrannical… demanding absolute submission to her dictates.
No room for freedom of thought.
You had the right to follow your own conscience…as long as it was 100% in alignment with their great leaders teachings.
And this is still be the defining trait of Objectivists today.
They have conformed themselves into little imitations… little graven images of their Atheist Deity.
Nathaniel Branden would eventually be caste out and demonized because he wanted to end his sexual/ adulterous relationship with Rand.
Incapible of tollerating such an honest evaluation of their Goddess. The most Rabid Rand worshippers have judged the Brandens as being Diablocal, and say that Ayn Rand was not an all-powerful Cult Leader, but a ‘pure of heart’ victem of the Brandens Cunning…
Intolerant Objectivism is busy strangulating Liberatrain movements around the globe…
Read about the Failure of Objectivist Libertarianism Here:
Read how classical Libertarianism used to care… Here:
There are two kinds of Christians in this world. Those who post tributes to Jeff Hanneman, Slayer’s recently deceased guitarist, on Facebook. And those who post comments like this on said tribute posts.
A sad wasted life. Hell awaits.
I took umbrage at this, and messaged the author. He explained
It was a sad life. I wish he would have turned to Christ, but it didn’t appear that he did.
Fair comment. I, too, am sad that Jeff did not repent before he took his final breath. But a sad, wasted life? And hell awaits? On a tribute thread?
Yes, folks, this is the post on which you get to speculate (in the comments) on Jeff Hanneman’s afterlife destination!
Here’s what I believe.
Hell, or “Hades” in the original Hebrew, is the grave. And that is where Jeff Hanneman will soon be. (After his funeral, but I’ll get to that.) In God’s eyes, we are all sinners, and the wages of sin is death, so (other things being equal) we’re all going to die. It’s a simple enough argument, and even atheists agree with its conclusion. But here is Christ’s promise to mortal man.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Christians live in the hope that one day Jesus will return to fulfill His promise. Then shall be the Resurrection of the Dead and the Final Judgement. After which there is rest for the wicked, who succumb to the Second Death (Satan Laughs As You Eternally Rot) while the redeemed enjoy eternal life.
It’s a simple, stark choice. Do you go to the grave, or do you submit your life to Christ? Doing God’s will is all that’s asked of you. It sure beats pursuing your own pitiful plans!
But the reality is that that’s what Jeff Hanneman did. And he succeeded, by earthly standards. He drank lots of Heineken. Lots. And he screwed lots of hot metal chicks. Lots. As rock stars do. And then he settled down and married his lovely wife, Kathy. (So, this is all speculation, but I bet I’m not wrong.) And, in the meantime, he wrote the best songs for, and played lead guitar for, the greatest heavy metal band of all time. I am in awe. This is not a good Christian life by any reckoning, but a sad, wasted life? I don’t think so.
I am grateful to Jeff Hanneman for his life. He has brought me, and countless other metallers, hour upon hour of listening pleasure. And he’s saved people’s lives. Slayer’s music has given many disaffected, disturbed, depressed young people, on the verge of topping themselves, the strength to carry on. (Again, this is all mostly speculation, but I bet I’m not wrong.)
Thank God for Jeff Hanneman.
That’s my comment on my friend’s Facebook thread, and it leaves the comment at the top of this post for dead. Which brings me to my final point. The commenter’s Christian brothers and sisters will, I hope, at least understand where the commenter was coming from. But non-Christians (as I was, until recently) will not. I took exception to the comment because it was a steady diet of such dismissive, derogatory, judgemental comments from Christians that helped sustain my more than three decades of atheism in adult life.
We are Christ’s representatives on earth, and we should act like we know it. It’s one reason I founded this blog. To reach out to other Slayer fans!
Jeff Hanneman’s afterlife destination is ultimately up to his Maker. May God have mercy on his soul.
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For 2nd Amendment Patriots and Libertarians.
You can find it here: http://gunblogblacklist.blogspot.co.nz/
Storm Thorgerson, the man behind Dark Side of the Moon cover art, dies aged 69
Read about it Here:
From Face book… about Roger Waters The Wall.
“Storm was laid to rest earlier this week. music and art brought us together and was one of the unsaid bonds between our friendship and work together.
you had quite an adventurous and rich life storm and we are all the better for having had your art in ours. rest in peace my friend. i will miss you.”
Storm Thorgerson and Roger Waters
Read about other Great contributions Storm made for Music art Here:
Stone Free in the 1980’s… and 90s.
A Westy Bogan Life Here:
It’s an indisputable fact that Real Kiwi Jokers Drink Porter Ale… not Lager!
Lager is Auzzie Piss.
Ok for chicks…like that Mexican urine they drink with a slice of lemon.
New Zealand is now in the violent throws of a Beer Revolution.
Is Geek Coconut Porter NZ’s finest brew?
It could well be.
Now I like Boundary Road Chocolate Porter, esp when I can get it for $13.00 rather than $18.00 per six pack. It tastes mighty fine yet it’s only 4.5%.
Geek Coconut Porter on the otherhand costs $5.oo per stubby yet is 6%… and tastes Damn fine too!!!
This is a tuff call.
Both taste great.
It’s a play off between Volume vs Bang.
If your Piss shop does not stock it… GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! … or ask them to get some.
P.S I suggest readers pay little heed of what my Fellow Blogger Richard writes on such lofty issues as Beer. His doctorate in Philosophy is a woefully insufficent credential.
(Hume himself is rolling in his grave!)
Richard should stick to Mycology. (Esp at this time of the year!)
I on the otherhand was born in Tokoroa, Am Founder and Master Brewer @ VonTempsky Heroic Ales, and I ride a Triumph.
😀
Tim Wikiriwhi.
In a previous post I made a case that Colin Craig’s Conservative Party (CCCP) fails as a conservative party. Binding citizens initiated referenda and a liberal electorate? It’s a FAIL.
In this post, I critique the principles of the CCCP from a libertarian perspective. I’ll be brief.
Check out the Conservative Party’s founding principles. Here they are, in short form and long form (below).
The Conservative Party has the following beliefs:
A belief in loyalty to a sovereign and united New Zealand, the supremacy of democratic parliamentary institutions and the rule of law;
A belief in the institutions of Parliament and the right of citizens to direct government by the democratic process including binding citizens initiated referenda;
A belief in the division of government responsibilities between central and local government;
A belief in the equality of all New Zealanders and that all citizens, regardless of race, gender or religion, have equal rights and privileges;
A belief that the state must ensure the safety of citizens, and seek justice for victims of crime. Offenders should be punished for their offending and, where possible, rehabilitated and required to make good the losses they have caused;
A belief in a balance between fiscal accountability, pragmatic social policy and individual rights and responsibilities;
A belief in a decent society that values life, individual privacy, the freedom of the individual (including freedom of speech, conscience, worship and assembly), the right to defend one’s self and property, the importance of family and the role of civil society;
A belief that the best guarantors of the prosperity and well-being of the people of New Zealand are:
(1) A climate in which individual initiative is rewarded and excellence is pursued;
(2) The freedom of individual New Zealanders to pursue their enlightened and legitimate self-interest within a competitive economy;
(3) The freedom of individual New Zealanders to enjoy the fruits of their labour to the greatest possible extent; and
(4) The right to own property;
A belief that it is the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves, their families and their dependents, while recognizing that government must respond to those who require assistance and compassion;
A belief that the natural environment and resources of New Zealand should be used responsibly ensuring that future generations inherit an environment that is clean and safe;
A belief that New Zealand should act responsibly among the nations of the world;
A belief that good government should be responsible, accountable and limited, attentive to the people it represents, and whose representatives at all times conduct themselves in an ethical manner, displaying integrity, honesty and concern for the best interest of all;
A belief that all New Zealanders should have reasonable access to quality health care and education regardless of their ability to pay.
I’ve emphasised some points in bold.
It’s a libertarian non-negotiable (and a no-brainer) that the War on Drugs™ must end. My libertarian critique is from the point of view of a drug user. It’s no secret that I’m a drug law reform activist. I’m a member of the ALCP and NORML. And I like to smoke pot. Occasionally.
So, to begin with, there is no such thing as “a balance between … pragmatic social policy and individual rights and responsibilities.” This is either meaningless nonsense or a sad excuse to violate individual rights in the name of “pragmatic social policy”. Here’s an example of the CCCP’s pragmatic social policy.
More controls on alcohol, gambling and drugs
That’s under the heading “Social, Law and Order”. But I just noticed, under the heading “Health”
Natural health products remain widely available with no undue restrictions
What about natural health products that are also drugs, such as cannabis?! I guess I should ask Colin.
Next, the CCCP professes belief “in a decent society that values … the freedom of the individual (including freedom of speech, conscience, worship and assembly).” What about cognitive liberty? Whose mind is it, Colin? Whose business is it if I choose to tweak my endocannabinoid system in the privacy of my own home?
Jesus Christ was not the only one to give us two new commandments. Timothy Leary also gave us two new commandments (“for the molecular age”), viz.
Thou shalt not alter the consciousness of thy fellow men.
Thou shalt not prevent thy fellow man from changing his or her own consciousness.
Christian libertarians follow both Christ and (on this issue) Leary!
Lastly, I have a couple more questions for Colin. Is it in my “enlightened and legitimate self-interest” to smoke pot? And, who are you to say?
Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman died early this morning of liver failure.
He will be remembered as guitarist and song writer for the greatest heavy metal band of all time.
He was 49. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister Kathy and his brothers Michael and Larry. And, of course, his fellow band members and a legion of fans.
Hanneman had been off the road since he contracted necrotizing fasciitis—thought to be from a spider bite—in early 2011. It’s not known what role the disease played in Hanneman’s liver failure.
