Author of How-To Books on Growing Marijuana Tried in California for Cultivating Pot

Doglips · 01-22-2003, 06:16 AM

Pot Writer Tried for Growing Marijuana
Author of How-To Books on Growing Marijuana Tried in California for Cultivating Pot

The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO Jan. 21 —
An author of how-to books and columns on growing marijuana and getting away with it went on trial Tuesday on federal charges of illegally cultivating pot.

The case against Ed Rosenthal represents the latest clash between federal agents and state and local authorities over the medical use of marijuana.

Rosenthal, a former columnist for the pro-marijuana magazine High Times, has said he was growing pot to help the sick, which is legal under California law. But marijuana is still illegal under federal law.

Prosecutor George Bevan told the jury that agents seized some 3,000 plants growing in Rosenthal's warehouse in Oakland.

"It's a federal offense," Bevan said.

Rosenthal, 58, could receive a life sentence if convicted.

California and seven other states Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Oregon and Washington allow the sick to receive, possess, grow or smoke marijuana for medical purposes without fear of state prosecution.

Nearly two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court said it was a violation of federal drug laws for medical marijuana clubs to dispense pot.

Armed with that ruling, the government has raided several marijuana clubs and growing operations in California over the objection of marijuana advocates and local prosecutors and politicians.

Copyright 2003 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

NRAJOE · 01-22-2003, 06:58 AM

Back in 1976 when I was stationed in Germany I had a book called "The Conissuers (sp)Guide to growing Marajuana". We had a barracks inspection and I put the book in the rooms communal desk. The Sgt.Major that was with the Colonel looked in the desk and freaked out when he seen it! He started yelling and demanded to know whose it was. When I told him it was mine, he threatened to Article 15 me! He took the book and later I was called to the CO'S office. He told me I was getting an article 15! I had to get the post JAG involved and I didn't get the punishment, and they even gave the book back. I told them I like to read about all kinds of stuff and it was just research. Funny though, I came up for "random" pee tests alot more than anyone else in my company!!!

Doglips · 01-22-2003, 07:10 AM

In 1985..had this post oprative eye test...they injected glow in the dark...not sure if it was radioactive or not..dye in my vains and took pic of my eye to figure out the problem....side effect was my pee glowed in the dark for a few days....left the eye dr..went back to my unit and was choosen to take a pee test....then accused of tampering with it when it came out floresent orange....had to hang out with the First Sgt....drink coffee and pee in the cup in front of several people.....the look on their face when it came out safty orange was priceless

NRAJOE · 01-22-2003, 07:17 AM

I used to take some real strong vitamins when I lifted weights that did the same thing, used to yell "Hey honey,come look at this!"

01-22-2003, 06:16 AM	#1
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,089	Author of How-To Books on Growing Marijuana Tried in California for Cultivating Pot Pot Writer Tried for Growing Marijuana Author of How-To Books on Growing Marijuana Tried in California for Cultivating Pot The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Jan. 21 — An author of how-to books and columns on growing marijuana and getting away with it went on trial Tuesday on federal charges of illegally cultivating pot. The case against Ed Rosenthal represents the latest clash between federal agents and state and local authorities over the medical use of marijuana. Rosenthal, a former columnist for the pro-marijuana magazine High Times, has said he was growing pot to help the sick, which is legal under California law. But marijuana is still illegal under federal law. Prosecutor George Bevan told the jury that agents seized some 3,000 plants growing in Rosenthal's warehouse in Oakland. "It's a federal offense," Bevan said. Rosenthal, 58, could receive a life sentence if convicted. California and seven other states Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Oregon and Washington allow the sick to receive, possess, grow or smoke marijuana for medical purposes without fear of state prosecution. Nearly two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court said it was a violation of federal drug laws for medical marijuana clubs to dispense pot. Armed with that ruling, the government has raided several marijuana clubs and growing operations in California over the objection of marijuana advocates and local prosecutors and politicians. Copyright 2003 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

01-22-2003, 06:58 AM	#2
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Back in 1976 when I was stationed in Germany I had a book called "The Conissuers (sp)Guide to growing Marajuana". We had a barracks inspection and I put the book in the rooms communal desk. The Sgt.Major that was with the Colonel looked in the desk and freaked out when he seen it! He started yelling and demanded to know whose it was. When I told him it was mine, he threatened to Article 15 me! He took the book and later I was called to the CO'S office. He told me I was getting an article 15! I had to get the post JAG involved and I didn't get the punishment, and they even gave the book back. I told them I like to read about all kinds of stuff and it was just research. Funny though, I came up for "random" pee tests alot more than anyone else in my company!!! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

01-22-2003, 07:17 AM	#4
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	I used to take some real strong vitamins when I lifted weights that did the same thing, used to yell "Hey honey,come look at this!" __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

01-22-2003, 07:10 AM	#3
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,089	In 1985..had this post oprative eye test...they injected glow in the dark...not sure if it was radioactive or not..dye in my vains and took pic of my eye to figure out the problem....side effect was my pee glowed in the dark for a few days....left the eye dr..went back to my unit and was choosen to take a pee test....then accused of tampering with it when it came out floresent orange....had to hang out with the First Sgt....drink coffee and pee in the cup in front of several people.....the look on their face when it came out safty orange was priceless