Busy Busy Busy
I got a job with PETA! (See my Work page for more on that). I'm so excited that I'm on the way to making my dream of making a difference with my work a reality. I'm also keeping myself busy with several freelance projects, so live is very busy!I just got back from a trip to visit clients in Florida and PETA, and I went to Seattle Hempfest last weekend. It was a lot of fun, the theme was Education and I learned a lot about hemp, especially the history behind why it was made illegal in the first place. Apparently it was legal and a very important part of the American economy until the 1930's, when several corporations including DuPont decided to demonize it so they could make more money off of their petroleum-based plastic products. They worked with the government to demonize the plant and buy up all the patents so it could no longer compete with the petroluem industry. It's just horrible that corporations would start us down the road to overzealous oil consumption and complete reliance on oil when we could be using hemp to make plastics, fuel, paper, fibers, medicine, and so many other wonderful things. This is truly a miracle plant, and keeping it illegal is just about the most retarded thing the US could do. I'm also in support of decriminalizing pot so that the millions of non-violent offenders can get help, not punishment, for their use of the plant. I heard several medical pot patients speak about how much the drug has helped them with all kinds of ailments. I'm definitely in favor of natural medicines over dangerous chemical pharmaceuticals, so improving access for the sick is very important as well. There are just so many issues involved in the hemp movement, it was very exciting to go to Hempfest and be a part of it. Viva la revolution!!!
Well, I guess I better get back to work. Gotta write a proposal, finish a web site, and finish my IdahoSTARS work this week! Busy Busy!
