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07-24-2008, 08:55 PM

It was very interesting to see the difference between the appearances of Boxer's office and Feinstein's office. Both these senators have distinct personalities and it comes through in their decoy.

The waiting room in Feinstein's (which is an actual room and not just an area in the same space as the reception area). There was a large glass barrier with a circular metal grate for communication this barriers separates the reception area from the waiting room. It feels impersonal. The rest of the waiting room was pristine.

Cream colored walls, tan carpets, black leather couch and chair, dark wood coffee table and end table with bass lamp with cream lamp shade. On the coffee table Precious Heritage, Literacy Phone Book, Lake Tahoe Magazine, Inside Tennis magazine and a clip board with privacy release forms.

One large painting was on the same wall as the door I entered. The painting as a collage of different images. Feinstein is in center surrounded by people and images that represent California & DC which include George Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the Statue of Liberty, Red & white stripes (someone forgot the blue & stars), capitol, buildings, a stamp, an unknown Hispanic man (Chavez?), Field workers in field, the shape of California under Feinstein's arm which is writing something on paper newspaper with headlines, cactusi, and a US postal stamp. It's a college painting with a fancy frame. The painting allow is worth the visit (especially if you're medicated).

An intern came and said Mike would see me at 2pm and asked if I wanted water or anything else. I just asked where the bathroom was. He told me and after he left the room, I wanted to ask if I could leave my belongings behind with him. I looked through the glass and he was in an office acting very excited and making strange gesture which I assume he was being a undersexed young man. He told me to just leave my stuff in the room and he's watch it through the glass.

At 2, Mike came out and lead me into as board room and after some banter I explained why I was there to garner support for John Conyer's letter. I explained my personal connect to medical marijuana and how I depend on dispensaries for safe access and how the Attorney General is going to provide regulations for dispensaries but the DEA is interfering with the progress.

I explained some of the history of cannabis in America. He asked intelligent questions. He didn't know Feinstein's stance on the issue. He doesn't know if she even has a position or if she has ever had to deal with it. I mentioned the Charlie Lynch trial. He wasn't aware there were 12 other states that have medical cannabis laws on the books. I mentioned the threatening letters from the DEA to landlords.

He said last summer, he got a call from someone in the valley who was raided, arrested, shut down by DEA and the man was asking if Feinstein could help. I asked what feedback from Feinstein and he said "We have to change the law". I brought up rescheduling and he asked if a schedule change would effect punishments. I said yes.

He was asking about varying prices in dispensaries. I said yes because overhead varies. I mentioned the locations I go to are discreet. He told me about 2 places that were very undiscreet with big neon signs. He was conveying info about discreet verse undiscreet and used the word "us" and "we" so I think he's sympathetic.

I talked about regulations and groups like GLACMA. He asked about "low priority" cities like Oakland, Santa Monica, West Hollywood. I explained the punishment he faces is far worse than anything that would happen to him for consuming cannabis.

I forgot to leave my thank-you note before I left the building. But I had written the thank-you note before the appointment and I think it helped set the tone. This is what I wrote:

I want you to know I'm honored to have met you today. I want to thank you for your positive interaction. I offer my gratitude for the opportunity to discuss medical marijuana laws, federal policies and the affects of said policies on individuals and communities in California. I know your time is valuable. The gift of your consideration is not taken lightly.

This was all very interesting to me. Today I was dressed in the same pants and a black top with a black jacket. I think it helped that I looked professional and came across as "one of them".

07-24-2008, 08:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
Herbalicious Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Have you contacted your Representatives or Sentators to set up a meeting yet? It was very interesting to see the difference between the appearances of Boxer's office and Feinstein's office. Both these senators have distinct personalities and it comes through in their decoy. The waiting room in Feinstein's (which is an actual room and not just an area in the same space as the reception area). There was a large glass barrier with a circular metal grate for communication this barriers separates the reception area from the waiting room. It feels impersonal. The rest of the waiting room was pristine. Cream colored walls, tan carpets, black leather couch and chair, dark wood coffee table and end table with bass lamp with cream lamp shade. On the coffee table Precious Heritage, Literacy Phone Book, Lake Tahoe Magazine, Inside Tennis magazine and a clip board with privacy release forms. One large painting was on the same wall as the door I entered. The painting as a collage of different images. Feinstein is in center surrounded by people and images that represent California & DC which include George Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the Statue of Liberty, Red & white stripes (someone forgot the blue & stars), capitol, buildings, a stamp, an unknown Hispanic man (Chavez?), Field workers in field, the shape of California under Feinstein's arm which is writing something on paper newspaper with headlines, cactusi, and a US postal stamp. It's a college painting with a fancy frame. The painting allow is worth the visit (especially if you're medicated). An intern came and said Mike would see me at 2pm and asked if I wanted water or anything else. I just asked where the bathroom was. He told me and after he left the room, I wanted to ask if I could leave my belongings behind with him. I looked through the glass and he was in an office acting very excited and making strange gesture which I assume he was being a undersexed young man. He told me to just leave my stuff in the room and he's watch it through the glass. At 2, Mike came out and lead me into as board room and after some banter I explained why I was there to garner support for John Conyer's letter. I explained my personal connect to medical marijuana and how I depend on dispensaries for safe access and how the Attorney General is going to provide regulations for dispensaries but the DEA is interfering with the progress. I explained some of the history of cannabis in America. He asked intelligent questions. He didn't know Feinstein's stance on the issue. He doesn't know if she even has a position or if she has ever had to deal with it. I mentioned the Charlie Lynch trial. He wasn't aware there were 12 other states that have medical cannabis laws on the books. I mentioned the threatening letters from the DEA to landlords. He said last summer, he got a call from someone in the valley who was raided, arrested, shut down by DEA and the man was asking if Feinstein could help. I asked what feedback from Feinstein and he said "We have to change the law". I brought up rescheduling and he asked if a schedule change would effect punishments. I said yes. He was asking about varying prices in dispensaries. I said yes because overhead varies. I mentioned the locations I go to are discreet. He told me about 2 places that were very undiscreet with big neon signs. He was conveying info about discreet verse undiscreet and used the word "us" and "we" so I think he's sympathetic. I talked about regulations and groups like GLACMA. He asked about "low priority" cities like Oakland, Santa Monica, West Hollywood. I explained the punishment he faces is far worse than anything that would happen to him for consuming cannabis. I forgot to leave my thank-you note before I left the building. But I had written the thank-you note before the appointment and I think it helped set the tone. This is what I wrote: I want you to know I'm honored to have met you today. I want to thank you for your positive interaction. I offer my gratitude for the opportunity to discuss medical marijuana laws, federal policies and the affects of said policies on individuals and communities in California. I know your time is valuable. The gift of your consideration is not taken lightly. This was all very interesting to me. Today I was dressed in the same pants and a black top with a black jacket. I think it helped that I looked professional and came across as "one of them".