Speakers List
Who
Cures-Not-Wars is a national organization dedicated to ending what it considers public enemy #1, the War on Drugs. Click 'CNW Mission' to your left or read their Mission Statement directly from their site by clicking Here.
What
DetroitLiberation.org (this site) was developed by several Michigan activist organizers of the CNW worldwide event called "Liberation Day" to promote the 2007 event on May 3 in Downtown Detroit, which had a great turnout, an incredible band and John Sinclair.
The 2008 event promises to be even bigger, with great featured guests (see below) and the cooperation of multiple organizations.
Where
Grand
Circus Park in Downtown Detroit is a beatiful, tree-filled
5 acre park, setting for many events, rallys, and peacefull
office lunches. The two major fountains are lined with
benches, and the large public spaces make for great public
showcases. For the Wikipedia article, Click
Here. Other locations in the region will also me holding
events. See below.
When
This year's event falls on Saturday, May3. Times will be from High Noon to about 7pm.
Why
To promote
1) the liberalization of ibogaine, a plant drug useful for treating heroin addiction. With a low recidivism rate, we ask why the FDA is blocking Phase II and III clinical trials.
2) the liberalization of hemp, a plant useful for fuel, fibre and paper, and to allow the industrial uses of this plant as so many other nations have done. This would assist with environmental issues, including global warming.
3) the liberalization of cannabis, the recreational and medical component of hemp, otherwise known as L. Cannabis Sativa, L. Cannabis Indica, and other minor varietals.
Speakers List
PPeter
Werbe
 |
Local
radio legend and elegant elocutor against prohibition
in all its forms, Peter Werbe has been gracing our
airwaves since 1970, making him one of radio's longest
active talk show host, according to his Wikipedia
article. |
Cynthia McKinney
 |
Not
100% confirmed, to be honest, but MOST likely to
speak, Cynthia McKinney is a very peace & social
justice-minded Dem. from GA, who will probably be
the Green Party candidate for President.
Wikipedia
article. |
Adam Brook
Manager of John Sinclair
and longtime organizer& emcee of the Ann Arbor Hash
Bash, current head of Wayne County NORML.
Bruce Cain
Announcing his write-in candidacy for public
office at Liberation Day Detroit, Bruce Cain of the Website
New Age Citzen has an informational video below:
LaMar Lemmons,
III
Former State Representative LaMar Lemmons,
III, introduced into the Michigan State legislature HB
5470, which would legalize and regulate medical marijuana.
One of the federal medical marijuana patients gave testimony
in support of this great legislation, and it can be viewed
on YouTube
by going
here. Mr Lemmons' father, LaMar Lemmons Sr, recently
reintroduced this bill as HB 4038.
Chris C./Dr
Funkenstein
Running the informative site SweetLeaf420.com,
Dr Funkenstein says he is nervous in front of people.
But we've seen him speak. He's a natural. He is also one
of the central figures in putting Lib Day Detroit together.
Chris Chiles
Executive Director of U of M Students for
Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP.org),
Chris' practicality and enthusiasm for making a better
world made him named one of the Students of the Year by
the Michigan Daily. The article can be found here.
Everett Swift
Many activists in this movement know the
benefits of industrial hemp. Few know better, or do more
for this important economical and ecological issue in
Michigan, than Everett Swift. Coming by petrochemicals
from Alpena, let's change the law and send him back up
north in a car fueled by hempseed oil!
Scotty Boman
Running for office on a cannabis liberalization
platform with the Liberatarians, Scotty Bowman is the
future face of a better world. His informative Website
can be found here.
Videos of his participation
in Michigan Spotlight regarding the legalization of drugs
can be found by clicking the links below. Go, Scotty,
you rock:
Part
1 (on Google Video)
Part
2 (on Google Video)
Hi-Lo Bob
Working with Liberation Day, Detroit Edition,
since its inception, HiLow has been an anti-nuclear and
native American rights advocate for decades. See his SweetLeaf420.com
page here.
He is also a cental figure in putting the Liberation Day
event together here in Detroit.
Susan Sunshine
- Earth Poet
Having emcee'd Detroit's
Liberation day event for years, she brings her stories,
her charms and organizational abilities to help smooth
out the bumps this year as well.
DARE
No, not the anti-educational Drug Warrior
mind-harvesting brainwashers. She is a dynamic Windsor
activist with great credentials and an inspiring attitude.
She will announce her formation of a Windsor/Essex County,
Ontario Liberation Day event for 2009. Visit her MySpace
Page.
Marvin Marvin
Running for Congress
against stale biscuit Sandor Levin, working with the Liberatarians,
Marvin2 is a well-known university and college professor.
Greg P
Running Oakland NORML, Greg is an activist
dynamo. His YouTube page has dozens of informative videos.
The Oakland County NORML page can be found here.
Matt Abel
Successfully having defended hundreds of
Cannabis consumers, and many unfairly wrapped up in police
stings, Matt's legal acumen is respected and feared. He
also runs Green Party politics in Michigan. His legal
practice site can be found here.
You
Yes, You. I'm talking to you. Have You
been arrested because you like a plant? Have you lost
your job of had your home or car stolen by proxy because
of insane laws?
Have you had success with
medical marijuana or ibogaine? Why not take 5 minutes
to share your story with us? Call 313.622.3429.
Other speakers will be posted as confirmed.
Volunteer
Want to be a Peace Officer?
We will have official Peace Officer shirts which will cost $10, if you want to keep it. This is to cover the expenses of the shirts and printing...AND they are made entirely of HEMP fabric.
When you come to the event, see Paul Pearson, or Dr. Funkenstein. He will give instructions, info and placement. We will also need 1 or 2 to assist with the band set-ups and tear downs, and a few more for other duties. You MUST arrive before 11:30 and pledge to work most of the event. You will have rotating breaks.
Sign Contest
Bring your signs, banners, flags, posters, etc!
Contribute to the colorful celebration that is Liberation Day by entering our sign contest. One winner will be chosen and receive a prize.
Drum Circle
Bring your drums.
