November seems like a long way away, especially with the constant slug fest between Republicans and Democrats over things that seem petty when compared with 75 years of cannabis prohibition, fueled by racism and greed. CANFest is not a partisan event -- in fact, both sides of the aisle have much to benefit from ending the prohibition of cannabis.
I have met many people from all parties -- Democrat, Independent, Green, Libertarian, and Republican -- all of whom think that cannabis prohibition is a farce. For the most part, we all want the same thing -- safe, legal access to cannabis for all who need it and all adults who want it.
CANFest is a Melbourne, Florida event that was revived last year and brought thousands of supporters together from around the state and around the country. Held on Thanksgiving weekend, it was two full days of a musical, motivational medley that had been missing from Brevard for some time. The bands were awesome, headlined on Saturday night by Reggae icon Pato Banton. My neighbor even won his guitar in a raffle.
This year will be different. CANFest will be at the same time and place, but there will be a whole new lineup. Bands from around the country have already submitted samples to express their interest in playing at CANFest. There will be great music, great fun, cool things to shop for, food for the body, food for the brain, coffee and tea. There will be speakers, art and many forms of free expression. Go to http://www.canfest.org to find out more.
Florida CAN is producing CANFest for a purpose. Your sponsorship, membership, and donations will make it possible to AGAIN send the experts to fight for your rights in Tallahassee, where prohibition meets the pen. Florida CAN makes it easy to notify your representatives that you support changes in cannabis policy in Florida. We have an ongoing campaign to send letters and petitions to active members of the Florida Legislature, and this is a key element to change. Visit http://www.fldecides.org to tell YOUR representatives that YOU support the reform of cannabis laws.
David McKinney
Executive Board
FL Cannabis Action Network
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