Disappeared for a while but back now.
You guys are giving me goosebumps just thinking about the constructive potential of this thread.
Ok. Here it is. We all have so much to say, and this thread will only take us so far. We are all in Oz and hence are in similar time zones. I propose an ICQ meet up to discuss this matter in depth. I know this may be hard to coordinate, however don't forget that the cause that we are fighting for is not a new one. We have all the time in the world, and only by using our time wisely and effectively will we achieve our goals.
We have to strategically plan our objectives. The way to do this properly is to focus on what we are trying to achieve, and work backwards. We have to stipulate the proposed outcome of this exercise. Once we have done that, the throughput and input will fall into place.
So, what are our objectives.
Main objective - The legalisation of MDMA in the form of Ecstasy.
Paraobjectives;
-The education of the public through harm reduction information.
-To increase awareness of methyldioxymethamphetamine,its derivatives, associated chemicals and derivatives of associated chemicals (MDEA etc.)
From here on, we must conduct a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats).
Strengths - Volumes of people. Education.
Ambition, Drive.
Weaknesses - Resources, communication channels, Minority classification.
Opportunities - MDMA is currently in the limelight, and although the limelight is negative we are able to utilise the negativity and transform it into positivity. Don't forget. Drugs are bad because we are told that they are bad, no other reason. Legals.
Threats - Governments, legals.
You will notice that legals is present both in O and T. This is because we will be able to perform this exercise within certain legal parameter, some of which will be in our favour, and some of which won't be. Although certain adjustments may need to be made to the original format, the body will remain the same.
JOHNBOY - I support your notion to be proactive in this regard, however I believe that at the present time we are 'treading on thin ice', hence we must walk before we can run. We will reach that level in due time.
We must understand that we are dealing with a touchy subject. It would be best to begin small and develop from there. As we educate and inform our fellow generation and the generation above, you will find that others will in turn devote mindpower and resources to this exercise. As we grow in numbers and political power, we will step up our extremity and force.
We are currently a feeble group of people with one hell of a task to complete. It will be a matter of trial and error initially, until we discover what grabs the peoples attention and what is effective.
BRAINSTORM! - Lately there has been a lot of publicity on MDMA and its life threatening potential. If the media publicises a death due to MDMA, let's research the particular case and see just how accurate the media are.
Our power would increase phenomenonally if we were to object to a media claim and win. This would destroy their credibility and add to ours. This is an easy task as the media blows just about everything out of proportion.
We have to concentrate and put our heads together to succeed. Nobody can do this alone. Together we can do it! (That sounds so frikkin' cliche, but it's true).
Who's up for it? We have the ambition and the know-how. It seems as if we are all going to contribute resources. So? Who's game. I am! If you are too, post here, or email me at
[email protected].
As I said earlier, there is no rush, however if we get things underway sooner, we can overcome our teething problems before the media progresses onto something else.
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