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Don't break Kansas law, ask your policy-makers in Topeka to change it! Kansas Medical Cannabis Network | PO Box 22 | Potwin KS 67123 | info@medcankan.org |
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Most legislators want to hear from their constituents. Because this is a state issue, focus on your state representatives and senators. Start with these lawmakers listed below. Be courteous. Contact them about every six months and develop a respectful relationship with them. Ask them to introduce or sponsor medical cannabis legislation. (They might be more receptive to your message than you think, especially in light of the current economy.) Likewise, contact your representatives in Washington when the medical marijuana question comes up at the national level.
To find your other state legislators just click on the link below. If you use the interactive map, first click "Find My Elected Officials" directly above the map and follow the directions that pop up. Your representatives will be shown in the panel to the right of the map; click on "contact info and printable map" for your representative's contact information.
When writing to your policy makers--especially those in Washington--remember that they are by now familiar with the majority of our arguments and statistics. They need to hear our personal stories. Why do you need medical cannabis? How would your quality of life be affected if you had access for medical use? How might your loved ones' lives change?
If you have a medical cannabis story to tell it's always best to tell it yourself if you possibly can---you're the one living it. If you feel you need help in communicating your personal feelings to your representative we can help. Just tell us your story in simple terms and we will gladly edit or ghost-write it and send it back to you so you can check and/or edit it and send it off to your representative in Topeka. For maximum impact, have your loved ones and caregivers sign your letter, too, and include any of your medical workers who are in agreement.
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There are only two so far, for legislators, but they can be copied and sent with a minumum of changes: just the date and names. Or edit it to fit your situation. We plan to add more letters, as time permits, that may be sent with a minimum of writing or editing by the sender. (We would welcome similar letters from others willing to share their talent.) |
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8/20/2009: This network is dedicated to ill Kansans, their caregivers and families, physicians, nurses, other healthcare workers, our legislators and the community as a whole. The Kansas Medical Cannabis Network provides medical marijuana information, links to more information and medical cannabis educational materials. The Kansas Medical Cannabis Network acknowledges that under the Controlled Substances Act the possession, use, cultivation, transportation, sale or furnishing of cannabis for any purpose--including medical use--are Federal offenses and as such take precedence over any state medical use laws. We urge all visitors to this site to be cautious not to violate Federal or State laws pertaining to medical cannabis. WE DO NOT FURNISH OR OFFER FOR SALE ANY CANNABIS PRODUCTS. We merely offer a clearinghouse for the distribution of educational materials; we are working through legal channels to change the law; and we encourage visitors to this site to become active in such endeavors. The Kansas Medical Cannabis Network cannot be responsible for the actions of any others in response to information found, or opinions expressed on this website.