Wednesday, October 28, 2009
A seed of an idea for Industrial Hemp Action Day
The personal action I did in front of the White House provides a sneak peak of sorts for the type of actions I would like to plan for Industrial Hemp Action Day. Please check it out and pass it along.
In solidarity for a hempful future-David
Saturday, October 17, 2009
radio interview is now archived
Just wanted to let you know that you can download and listen to the interview I did earlier by visiting http://blogtalkradio.com/NBP - Just click on the 10/17/09 episode. If you want to jump ahead to my segment, it starts 41 minutes into the program.
Radio pt 2: Hemp Sign
Forgot to mention in the last post that I'll also be talking about the evolution of a sign for hemp I'm looking to spread through the deaf and hearing communities as a tool for conversation.
Radio Debut tonight 10/17/09
I had a great conversation with the co-hosts of an online radio show last night and was invited to be a part of their show tonight at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/NBP
I'll be joining their show, calling in from DC around 7:30 EST.
I'm excited about this opportunity to share what I've been doing with the Hemp for Humanity campaign, including sharing stories about last weekend's hemp happenings in our nation's capital:
the hemp presence at the DC Green Festival, The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) Convention, lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill, and the hemp seed planting action at the DEA.
Hope you'll be able to listen in and tell your friends about it too.
Peace-David
I'll be joining their show, calling in from DC around 7:30 EST.
I'm excited about this opportunity to share what I've been doing with the Hemp for Humanity campaign, including sharing stories about last weekend's hemp happenings in our nation's capital:
the hemp presence at the DC Green Festival, The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) Convention, lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill, and the hemp seed planting action at the DEA.
Hope you'll be able to listen in and tell your friends about it too.
Peace-David
Friday, October 16, 2009
Another letter to my Representative-
I just sent this a couple minutes ago and wanted to share it here. If you're in AZ-1, please contact Kirkpatrick's DC office 202-225-2315 and let her know I'm not alone in feeling this way about the Industrial Hemp Farming Act. If you're in any other state and/or district where your Representative has been dragging their feet on this issue, give them a call, and/or send them a letter like this. Again and again while I was meeting with staffers in DC I heard that if they're not hearing from their constituents, it's hard for them to know just how much support exists for this bill.
In Solidarity for a Sustainable Future - David Piller
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Dear Congresswoman Kirkpatrick,
I just received and read your "working for you" email. While I appreciate all you're doing for us here in the 1st District, I must admit that I'm greatly disappointed by your lack of action and leadership on HR 1866, The Industrial Hemp Farming Act. According to the email I received from Kyle McNally in follow up to the meeting I had with him a couple weeks ago, "At this point the Congresswoman has not made a decision to co-sponsor so a meeting won’t be necessary at this time. I will continue to pay attention to this legislation as it works its way through the Energy and Commerce Committee." Having spent the past week speaking to staffers from numerous offices about this issue, I have become more aware of this passive approach to a piece of legislation. Saying you're going to pay attention to something is not near as active as it sounds. I met with Kyle in order to communicate with you, through him, my desire that you become a part of the solution to current hemp laws and policies which are not in the best interests of the citizens of Arizona and the country as a whole. I'm not asking you to support a complicated piece of legislation which requires a team of lawyers for you to fully grasp the pros and cons of the bill's entirety. On the contrary, I'm asking you to support the Industrial Hemp Farming Act, which: A) would not cost the federal government a single cent B) is one of the most straightforward bills to come before Congress (less than 2 pages long, free of any vague loopholes) C) would reflect Fact (there is no scientific basis for The 1970 Controlled Substances Act which essentially says that hemp and marijuana are one and the same D) grant each state the power to regulate one of Nature's most versatile crops E) would go a long way towards addressing the Economic and Environmental challenges we are facing For these and many more reasons, I strongly urge you to change your position on this issue. Please, for the sake of the future of the children of Arizona, and the rest of the world, show leadership on this issue and add your name to the growing list of Representatives who have come to understand that it is in everyone's best interests for the United States to no longer be the only developed country to outlaw hemp cultivation. If you're still not convinced, please at least meet with Congressman Grijalva and learn from him why he was one of the original co-sponsors of this Act. I will continue paying attention to this issue and look forward to seeing you do the right thing. Sincerely, David Piller Flagstaff, AZ Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Industrial Hemp Action Day, pt 1
I'm heading back to DC on October 6th to continue my efforts to get Congress to pass the Industrial Hemp Farming Act. To maximize my efforts, I'm asking for you to play a part. Below, is what I'll be doing, and after reading it I'm sure you'll know how to be involved too.
Essentially, in the next couple of weeks I'm looking to take advantage of a few events taking place in DC beginning the first weekend in October.
Essentially, in the next couple of weeks I'm looking to take advantage of a few events taking place in DC beginning the first weekend in October.
What I'm most excited about is the Hemp Pavilion that will be at the DC Green Festival, October 10th and 11th.
http://www.greenfestivals.org/washington-dc/special-programming/hia-hemp-pavilion/
*I intend to invite as many Representatives and/or their assistants to attend the Hemp Pavilion, to see first hand the economic potential hemp has, and to seriously consider becoming a cosponsor of H.R. 1866 The Industrial Hemp Farming Act. Until there are 100 co-sponsors of this act, no committee hearings for H.R. 1866 will take place.
*The day after the Green Festival is the start of the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) Convention: http://thehia.org where I'm hoping to meet, share ideas, and network with those in the industry.
*Following the convention, on October 13th, the HIA is also going to be having a lobby day. I've been thinking for quite some time about trying to put together something along the lines of a national Industrial Hemp Action Day, and I feel that with the HIA action on this date, this is a great opportunity for Americans who want to see Industrial Hemp cultivation return to American agriculture to get Congress' attention in a big way.
That's how the plan is looking for now. Feel free to share this and/or contact me with any questions or comments.
Hemp's potential is beyond our imagination.
Won't you help me in waking up the Nation?
In Solidarity for a Sustainable Future-David
http://www.greenfestivals.org/washington
*I intend to invite as many Representatives and/or their assistants to attend the Hemp Pavilion, to see first hand the economic potential hemp has, and to seriously consider becoming a cosponsor of H.R. 1866 The Industrial Hemp Farming Act. Until there are 100 co-sponsors of this act, no committee hearings for H.R. 1866 will take place.
*The day after the Green Festival is the start of the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) Convention: http://thehia.org where I'm hoping to meet, share ideas, and network with those in the industry.
*Following the convention, on October 13th, the HIA is also going to be having a lobby day. I've been thinking for quite some time about trying to put together something along the lines of a national Industrial Hemp Action Day, and I feel that with the HIA action on this date, this is a great opportunity for Americans who want to see Industrial Hemp cultivation return to American agriculture to get Congress' attention in a big way.
That's how the plan is looking for now. Feel free to share this and/or contact me with any questions or comments.
Hemp's potential is beyond our imagination.
Won't you help me in waking up the Nation?
In Solidarity for a Sustainable Future-David
********to get a better sense of where I'm coming from and trying to go with this, check out the earlier blog posts below this***
Monday, August 3, 2009
Letter to my Representative
Just wanted to share an email I sent to my Congressional Representative in April regarding the Industrial Hemp Farming Act. Please give it a read, and use your voice as a citizen to contact your Representative and ask them to support it too.
http://capwiz.com/votehemp/issues/alert?/alertid=13165651
Dear Representative Kirkpatrick,
I am writing to implore you to add you name to the list of cosponsors of the Industrial Hemp Farming Act. While I know that the word 'hemp' conjures up associations with marijuana, I hope you understand that their relationship is akin to that of chihuahuas and wolves: same species, different breeds entirely.
As we find ourselves amidst the Economic and Environmental crises, it is imperative that we utilize all the options at our disposal to create a more sustainable future. Not only is it a viable cash crop, but it also represents a great way to help clean our Environment too, by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere, reducing deforestation, rejuvenating overworked soils, and cleaning our water. The truth is that hemp is NOT marijuana. It's been actively cultivated for centuries around the globe, and was in fact one of the first crops planted in the original colonies.
The fact that Native Americans and Farmers have been stymied in their efforts to grow hemp by our misguided Federal laws is unacceptable and must be changed. The Industrial Hemp Farming Act would remedy this situation and set us on a course for a saner future.
On behalf of the children of America and the rest of the world, please take the public stand of adding your name to the list of cosponsors and facilitate the return of hemp to American agriculture.
In Solidarity for a Sustainable Future,
David Piller
David Piller
Dear Representative Kirkpatrick,
I am writing to implore you to add you name to the list of cosponsors of the Industrial Hemp Farming Act. While I know that the word 'hemp' conjures up associations with marijuana, I hope you understand that their relationship is akin to that of chihuahuas and wolves: same species, different breeds entirely.
As we find ourselves amidst the Economic and Environmental crises, it is imperative that we utilize all the options at our disposal to create a more sustainable future. Not only is it a viable cash crop, but it also represents a great way to help clean our Environment too, by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere, reducing deforestation, rejuvenating overworked soils, and cleaning our water. The truth is that hemp is NOT marijuana. It's been actively cultivated for centuries around the globe, and was in fact one of the first crops planted in the original colonies.
The fact that Native Americans and Farmers have been stymied in their efforts to grow hemp by our misguided Federal laws is unacceptable and must be changed. The Industrial Hemp Farming Act would remedy this situation and set us on a course for a saner future.
On behalf of the children of America and the rest of the world, please take the public stand of adding your name to the list of cosponsors and facilitate the return of hemp to American agriculture.
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