Brett Boo, Flamborough Review
On Monday, May 10, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson signed an order of extradition sending Marc Emery to a federal institution in the United States.
His crime was selling one of Earth’s most basic forms of sustenance, growth and life – seeds. Marijuana seeds.
When Health Canada first began giving out licences to medicinal users, they recommended to MPs and licensed users that new growers should purchase seeds online from Canadian sellers like Emery.
Emery has never been arrested or convicted of manufacturing or distributing marijuana in Canada, as his business was seeds. This man has been a peaceful activist for 30 years. He gave away his seed company profits to drug law reform lobbyists, global marches and rallies, political parties, litigation and a host of organizations dedicated to promoting drug law reform. He has never entered the U.S. as a seed seller.
The arrest and subsequent extradition are based on political motives – – Emery’s drug legalization efforts – as proven in a press release by DEA administrator Karen Tandy.
Our sovereignty was violated when undercover Drug Enforcement Agency agents infiltrated our country, and it was again violated by our own Justice Minister, who signed the extradition order.
Shame on you Rob Nicholson and shame on the Conservative Party of Canada. A refusal of extradition would have sent a clear message to the DEA and the U.S. that we are a sovereign nation not under the control of the United States of America and not subject to their drug war.
All we ask now is that if Emery applies for a transfer, it will be approved by Safety Minister Vic Toews. For the sovereignty of Canada – – America must free Marc Emery.
Brett Book
Hamilton