A POLITICAL ARREST

On Monday, May 10, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson signed an order of
extradition sending Marc Emery to a federal institution in the United States.

His crime was selling one of Earth's most basic forms of sustenance,
growth and life - seeds. Marijuana seeds.

When Health Canada first began giving out licences to medicinal
users, they recommended to MPs and licensed users that new growers
should purchase seeds online from Canadian sellers like Emery.

Emery has never been arrested or convicted of manufacturing or
distributing marijuana in Canada, as his business was seeds. This man
has been a peaceful activist for 30 years. He gave away his seed
company profits to drug law reform lobbyists, global marches and
rallies, political parties, litigation and a host of organizations
dedicated to promoting drug law reform. He has never entered the U.S.
as a seed seller.

The arrest and subsequent extradition are based on political motives
- - Emery's drug legalization efforts - as proven in a press release by
DEA administrator Karen Tandy.

Our sovereignty was violated when undercover Drug Enforcement Agency
agents infiltrated our country, and it was again violated by our own
Justice Minister, who signed the extradition order.

Shame on you Rob Nicholson and shame on the Conservative Party of
Canada. A refusal of extradition would have sent a clear message to
the DEA and the U.S. that we are a sovereign nation not under the
control of the United States of America and not subject to their drug war.

All we ask now is that if Emery applies for a transfer, it will be
approved by Safety Minister Vic Toews. For the sovereignty of Canada
- - America must free Marc Emery.

Brett Book
Hamilton