Action Alert: Support Hemp Legislation in SC

Though hemp legislation is not the focus of our medical marijuana campaign, the issue is important in its own right and faces the same ungrounded, illogical, and counter- productive obstacles that we face in our efforts to bring relief to suffering patients in SC.

ACTION ALERT:

A member of the General Assembly needs our help. Representative Stephen Goldfinch is seeking input on issues the people view as important. This is the perfect time to inform Rep. Goldfinch that South Carolina grown hemp is going to provide jobs for the people and money for the state. Additionally, it can handle our hot summers and pouring rains, unlike tobacco.
Rep. Goldfinch needs to hear from you, especially if you or someone you know lives in his district- District 108, parts of Charleston and Georgetown Counties (NW Mt. Pleasant up to Murrells Inlet).

Being that he sits on the Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environment Affairs Committee, his support on any hemp related legislation, as well as H. 3060, will be most advantageous.

StephenGoldfinch@schouse.gov
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess120_2013-2014/bills/3060.htm

Thanks to W.B. from Columbia NORML for sharing this info 

You Can Help Legalize Medical Marijuana in SC: Contacting the Media is Easy & Effective

The tide of public opinion regarding medical marijuana and decriminalization in general is clearly turning in our favor. You can help us take advantage of this growing trend by contacting the media in your part of the state.

"Letters to the Editor" are an easy and effective tool, 

even if you have never written one before.

• Step 1 - WRITE YOUR LETTER

Your letter does not have to be long or complicated. Just state your opinion in favor of safe and legal access to medical marijuana in SC and offer some reasons for your support. Since we have science and justice on our side, we don't need to go on a rant. Just make your point and trust that the more we get it out there, the more mainstream acceptance we will garner.

Letter Samples: 

Agnes P. - Wadmalaw [The State]
Ronald B. - Aiken [The State]

• Step 2 - SEND IT TO THE MEDIA

This is where technology can really come in handy. In addition to sending out traditional snail mail, you can now reach newspapers, radio and TV stations, and other media outlets with just a few clicks of the mouse. 

Here is a useful list of SC Media Contacts, including phone numbers, addresses, web sites, Facebook pages, Twitter accounts and more.

• Step 3 - LET US KNOW WHEN YOU GET PUBLISHED!

By working together, encouraging each other, and sharing our resources, we can help suffering patients get the relief they need and deserve!