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February 27, 2007
A letter from federal prison: Stephanie Landa
Posted by Gary Storck
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
In January, the Capital Times published a letter I wrote, Congress Should Protect Americans Legally Using Medical Marijuana, click here that mentioned the tragic case of Stephanie Landa, a 60-year old California medical marijuana patient who began serving a 41-month federal sentence for growing her medicine in early January.
Her arrest, trial and incarceration happened despite the fact that Landa and her associates were growing cannabis with the knowledge and consent of then San Francisco DA Terry Hallinan, the board of supervisors and the San Francisco Police Dept.
Yesterday, I received this letter from her responding to a letter I sent her.
Feb. 22 2007Dear Gary,
I loved your article click here. More people have to stand up and protest. When the courts become a weapon against change then the trials have to become an attack on the courts. During prohibition it is a matter of statistics so many people have to go to prison in order to sort out this mess. Unfortunately, they are sending patients who are in pain to prison. My pain level remains at 10 because I refuse to take any zombie experimental government drugs. I would rather suck it up and cry tears of injustice than allow them to control my mind. The only way we can attempt to change things is through education so thank you for helping to educate. Most people don’t know what is going on and people continue to be dragged down in prison. It is a crime to put innocent patients in prison. I am currently writing about a DAY IN PRISON. It makes me cry to reread my notes.
I can’t really relate to anyone here. Most everyone here is here for stealing, really a hard one for me. I try to find the similarities instead of the differences but I can’t seem to find any. No-one got permission from the District Attorney, Chief of Police, all the county supervisors and the Capt. of the Narcotics like I did click here. This is fucked up. Pardon my french.
Thank you for writing. It is the only thing that brings me strength. I work in the kitchen from 5AM to 5PM then mail call. When my name is called it makes my spirit soar. So I am grateful to you for writing. Maybe we will meet someday when I am cut loose!
One Heart One Love,
Love & Light
Stephi
It only takes a couple minutes to write, and by doing so, we can lift the spirits of prisoners like Stephanie, who has given so much in this fight for justice. By writing a letter, we not only show our support, but help lift the spirits and make the time move a little faster for people unjustly imprisoned.
Stephanie’s address is:
Stephanie Landa 09247-800
Federal Prison Camp
5675 8th St. Camp Parks
Dublin, CA 94568
Posted by Gary at February 27, 2007 10:57 AM
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