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Green Army NY Announces Creation and Call to Arms

Mon, Jun 22, 2009 3:39 pm

Support Marijuana Legalization & Taxation in New York.

Change is due in New York. Green Army NY is here to bring voice to the millions of New Yorkers who use marijuana. We want to broaden the discussion on marijuana legalization and taxation. Too long has revenue been lost and money wasted.

Green Army was founded to prove to New York’s elected officials that the population is unhappy with the current legislation. Legalization of marijuana for medical use is at the top of the list. We know the science is there to show marijuana’s benefits to the terminally ill; all we need is the voice to let it be heard. Green Army NY’s decriminalization campaign will also use its platform to help unclog NY’s overburdened justice system – in most cases there is no reason a nonviolent user of marijuana should be incarcerated. Lastly we fully support the idea of taxation on regulated marijuana. Marijuana taxation could be an incredible source of revenue for the state; the revenue alone could help alleviate the high tax rates, for example income, property and sales taxes. Too many New Yorkers are being forced to make the decision on whether or not to relocate due to these high taxes.

New York is the battleground right now for marijuana legalization. Green Army NY should be seen as the vanguard, but we need Soldiers! To enlist in the Green Army, visit the Enlistment Station at our Headquarters – www.GreenArmyNY.org. For information on what else you can do, email Stephen Zadwydas at CommanderZadwydas@GreenArmyNY.org or Phil Noble at CommanderNoble@GreenArmyNY.org. Remember – NY is the battleground today, any rulings in our favor can be seen as precedent for your battle tomorrow!

The Green Army was founded May 16, 2009 in Bethpage, NY by Stephen Zadwydas and Philip Noble.

Green Army NY Storms the Beach

Green Army NY Visits the Capital!

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Jun 23 2009, 7:47 pm

@MikeB: No disrespect intended whatsoever; however, merely questioning the efficacy of using warfare-related metaphors in a debate where cannabis consumers are already being compared to terrorists via their use of black market resources in acquiring pot.

Just my two. I wish them luck whatever they do.

Mike B

Jun 23 2009, 3:46 pm

AE, they're trying to do something positive here, your negativity is not needed or helpful. Nothing neoconservative about it all imo. All they're doing is trying to widen the current discussion - the science is there, we just need to help swing public opinion towards the benefits.

Its an age old lesson, if you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything at all

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Jun 23 2009, 1:13 pm

Wow, awesome; like, framing the drug policy debate in Neoconservative culture-war terms totally hasn't been done before and has gotten us so far in terms of tangible effect and rational debate...

steven in iowa

Jun 23 2009, 8:41 am

while i dont live in new york this is awesome!!!!!! the most influencial area in the country is joining the battle for joint custody!!!!!!! its only a matter of time now!!!!! legalize it!!!!!!!!!

Christine

Jun 22 2009, 10:17 pm

I got the pleasure of meeting Commander Zadwydas and Commander Noble of the GreenArmyNY at the "Mermaid Parade 2009" Conney Island, NY this Saturday. What they are doing is great!!!! They are definately people that we all should want at the forefront supporting the Legalization of Marijuana in NY!!!!

Colin

Jun 22 2009, 4:21 pm

I believe in the cause and think what they are doing is tremendous. I want to lend my support.

Chris F

Jun 22 2009, 4:21 pm

sign me up Stephen and Phil...I love what u are doing

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