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Drug War Peace Treaty of 2008

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An accord, between the Temple of Advanced Enlightenment and the Governments of the United States of America, to immediately cease fire and end 35 years of hostilities in a combined effort to inaugurate peace between our respective parties and begin the process of rebuilding the communities that have been destroyed in the War on Drugs.

We, the Children of the Temple of Advanced Enlightenment do hereby declare; that we are a Native American Inter-Disciplinary Minority Faith, that we are positive and productive members of our beautiful and cherished free society, that we are responsible for our families and communities, and that we cherish a sincere and honest connection to Mother Earth and the Pure One only through the mandated use of Cannabis as a Holy Sacrament, our Divine Inheritance and Sacred Medicine.  We will remain steadfast in protecting our families, faith and communities.

We attest, that we share concerns for public safety, that we also have a compelling interest in preventing diversion to those who are not of our faith; moreover, we will ensure all measures will be taken to deliver the safety and continuity of our beloved communities and peoples.

We pledge ourselves to common goals for the good of our free society. We pledge; to stand unified against drug abuse, to demonstrate unwavering compassion for the sick and less fortunate, and to aid in the manifestation of peace between all people worldwide.

Furthermore, we testify openly and with great reverence for our communities and conscience; that we suffer irreparable harm inadvertently through the continued enforcement of any provision the Controlled Substances Act which pertains to Cannabis otherwise known as Marijuana. We do not support the legalization of cannabis for any reason other than spiritual or medicinal use.

We testify with the utmost respect for the freedoms of all, that The United States of America has an inadvertent yet clearly defined denominational preference for the Native American Church over other Native American faiths in the form of a long standing exemption for the “religious and other use” of peyote. We contemplate the tremendous impact that religious use has had on peyote and the lack of widespread abuse.

We believe the widespread abuse of drugs may be a direct result of intolerance and lack of spiritual guidance. We know we can provide new tools for combating drug abuse through harm reduction techniques, faith and a supportive network of loving community members. There has never been a death attributed to marijuana. Aspirin kills 500 people a year and is available over the counter.

We also testify that during Alcohol Prohibition, The Volstead Act gave an unlimited exemption to all churches for the sacrificial use of intoxicating liquors. It made no denominational preference and also did not specify a type, style, or variation of alcohol to be used. Alcohol was made legal and now kills too many, a sign that its departure from spiritual use has created widespread abuse.

We hold sacred in our hearts the memory of the churches and people that broke the law to help slaves find freedom through the creation of the Underground Railroad. We cherish the rich history of our shared country, founded on the ideals of religious freedom and equality for all. We honor those who have fought and died to protect our many freedoms and varied ways of life. 

We plead with the Governments of the United States of America to end the needless persecution and segregation of an unarmed and peaceful people. We beg for compassion, justice, and freedom. We are wounded by the shrapnel of intolerance and left to suffer from the carpet bombing of a failed Zero-Tolerance Ideology. We are trapped in the trenches as refugees of an uncompassionate War on Drugs. Every war must come to an end if there is to be peace, if there is to be freedom, if we as a society want to win the real War on Drug Abuse.

We respectfully request that you add your signatures to this Peace Treaty to protect and respect the Constitution of the State of Maine, The Maine Civil Rights Act, The Constitution of the United States of America, The Religious Freedom Restoration Act, The American Indian Religious Freedom Act, The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, The International Religious Freedom Act, The Charter of the United Nations, UN Resolution 48/128 to Eliminate All Forms of Religious Intolerance,  UN Resolution 36/55 the Declaration On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Intolerance And Of Discrimination Based On Religion Or Belief, and the Divine Laws set forth by the Temple High Council.

                                              Let Peace, Patience & Compassion Grow!

Signed this 28^th day of November, 2008

By the Temple High Council of the Temple of Advanced Enlightenment

Rev. Kevin A. Loring

Rev. Garrett L. Wozneak

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Download a Printable Copy for Inspection or Signature! We encourage all levels of government office to sign this treaty. We also encourage Police and DEA officials to sign and uphold this treaty.