Medical cannabis in California wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for Ryan Landers. The Sacramento activist helped to develop the laws, policies and realities of medical marijuana in a career of activism that spans more than a decade. He was there to help roll Proposition 215 into motion in 1996 and had a significant hand in crafting SB 420 in 2003. "I live the cause," he said. "When I'm not out testifying or counseling or negotiating for the cause, I'm just home and sick." He's a 15-... davidwattsbarton FreedomFighter 2009-11-23T08:30:57Z 2009-11-23T08:30:57Z

but there are not drive by shootings with Tommy guns is there ??? Stopped that!

FreedomFighter 2009-11-23T08:30:57Z FreedomFighter 2009-11-05T19:13:46Z 2009-11-05T19:13:46Z

Sherry Let me know if there is sometning I can do to help! Ryan

FreedomFighter 2009-11-05T19:13:46Z FreedomFighter 2009-11-03T22:06:35Z 2009-11-03T22:06:35Z

Thank You Sherrycooper

FreedomFighter 2009-11-03T22:06:35Z RFWoodstock 2009-11-02T20:35:28Z 2009-11-02T20:35:28Z

Valid medicinal value, it’s a victimless crime, the War on Drugs WAY too costly, too many arrests for simple possession, tax it and use the money to pay for health insurance and to reduce the deficit…Need I say more? Woodstock Universe supports legalization of Marijuana. Add vote in our poll about legalization at http://www.woodstockuniverse.com. Current poll results…97% for legalization, 3% against. Listen to RADIO WOODSTOCK 69 which features only music from the original Woodstock era (1967-1971) and RADIO WOODSTOCK with music from the original Woodstock era to today’s artists who reflect the spirit of Woodstock. Watch Woodstock TV. Peace, love, music, one world, RFWoodstock

RFWoodstock 2009-11-02T20:35:28Z mrpeabody 2009-11-02T19:25:44Z 2009-11-02T19:25:44Z

Goto http://www.webmmj.com and help us further develop a website and program that once and for all legitimizes the legal ,strain-specific, MMj seed buying process for Medical Marijuana (MMj) growers and dispensories through a buyer's and growers co-operative.

mrpeabody 2009-11-02T19:25:44Z waldorfandstatler 2009-11-02T15:31:13Z 2009-11-02T15:31:13Z

I agree we need to legalize weed to lower the crime rate. It worked for alcohol, after all - there are no drunk driving deaths, spousal abuse cases, alcohol related injuries or deaths since prohibition. take me to your dealer!

waldorfandstatler 2009-11-02T15:31:13Z advocate 2009-11-01T22:40:48Z 2009-11-01T22:40:48Z

It is important to distinguish hemp from marijuana. The U.S. government in the 1800's required farmers to grow it. Seeds were very hardy and showed up growing for decades in Midwestern fence rows and sometimes as weeds in crops. Hemp is NOT smokable--unless you like temporary splitting headaches and very burning nose and throat passages. But it has an incredible number of uses ranging from rope, twine and building materials to oils. Arnold in his lack of wisdom and knowledge of history twice vetoed bills that would allow Calif to grow it. The irony is that U.S.businesses import and sell many of those products made in other countries, including Canada, sending our money to those countries which in turn contributes to our trade deficit while harvesting and sales would have added to California's tax income. How smart were your vetoes Governor????

advocate 2009-11-01T22:40:48Z BrooksTruitt 2009-11-01T17:34:46Z 2009-11-01T17:34:46Z

As important as it is to create new revenue stream to cope with state's budget crisis, it's even more important to realize tremendous savings in law enforcement, legal and incarceration costs. And more important still is that legalization and control can open a whole new industrial hemp industry. Advocates claim hemp requires less water, chemicals, than cotton, the other agribiz fiber crop.

BrooksTruitt 2009-11-01T17:34:46Z cci 2009-11-01T15:01:45Z 2009-11-01T15:01:45Z

Yes on California Cannabis Initiative (CCI) is grateful to announce that Ryan Landers has joined our campaign to put The Legalize, Regulate and Tax Marijuana Initiative on the ballot for the November 2, 2010 election. View a hastily composed video of Ryan's endorsement on our website: http://www.californiacannabisinitiative.org Sign, Donate, Volunteer! Tim Castleman Yes on California Cannabis Initiative

cci 2009-11-01T15:01:45Z sherrycooper 2009-11-01T14:45:35Z 2009-11-01T14:45:35Z

I applaud you and your efforts. We need people like you in every town across the nation. I live in MO and it suck as we have no laws to protect us and the bill that was introduced was burried by speaker of the house Ron Richards and didn't make it to a committee. WE the people will not stand for this this next year. We will not stand for it at all. Blessings, Sherry

sherrycooper 2009-11-01T14:45:35Z David Watts Barton 2009-11-01T06:06:58Z 2009-11-01T06:06:58Z

This story was written by former Sacramento Press intern Cheyenne Cary. I only uploaded it. The photo of Ryan smoking was taken by B. Cowan; the photo of Ryan and a friend cleaning pot was taken by John Entwitle.

David Watts Barton 2009-11-01T06:06:58Z