Jack Herer, Marijuana Hero, Emperor of Hemp, Dead at 70

[Flaneur]

Source: Portland Progressive Examiner

Jack Herer, much beloved Emperor of Hemp and marijuana hero. is dead at age 70. Herer was a tireless advocate in the battle to end marijuana prohibition. He was perhaps the world's most famous activist for the decriminalization of marijuana and the utilization of hemp.

Jack Herer was born June 18, 1939. A former Goldwater Republican, Herer became a political activist and the author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes, a book which is now a classic polemic in the effort to decriminalize marijuana.

Herer argued for the decriminalization and utilization of marijuana. Marijuana has been shown to be a renewable source of fuel, food, and medicine, and can be grown in virtually any part of the world. Herer was one of the first to show that the U.S. government deliberately hides the proof of marijuana's efficacy and utility. Herer devoted his life in support of cannabis, hemp and marijuana.

In later life Herer suffered several health problems. In 2000 Herer suffered a stroke and heart attack. After recovering the activist spoke with a stutter and walked with a limp. Last September 12 Herer collapsed backstage at "Hempstalk 2009" in Portland, Oregon.
After giving a fiery speech to the crowd on the future of hemp Herer suffered a heart attack and a significant loss of oxygen. Just minutes before his speech, Herer looked fit and said, "I'm getting better and better and better. I'm healthier than I've been..."

Herer passed away after months of serious health complications following his September collapse. Herer is a true American hero who spoke truth to power. He stood up for freedom while many others failed to do so. He was a good and noble man, and he will be missed.

R.I.P. Jack.

Free the Weed!

Read more: http://www.examiner.com/x-4383-Portland-Progressive-Examiner~y2010m4d15-Jack-Herer-marijuana-hero-Emperor-of-Hemp-dead-at-70

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Jack Herer was a key figure in the hemp movement. His book, "The Emperor Wears No Clothes," about hemp and the roots of marijuana prohibition, influenced a generation.

Too bad he didn't live long enough to see California legalize it this November.

[Blue_Tires]

1. major kick

r.i.p.

[hamerfan]

2. Sad news indeed....

R.I.P., Jack
:cry:

[ensho]

3. hugs and kisses for his memory, family and friends

nt

[FarLeftFist]

4. NOOOOOOO!!!

[Romulox]

5. Damnit! I never got a chance to acquire a Jack Herer pipe!

No regrets on a life well lived. RIP Jack, and thanks for all your hard work!

[proudohioan]

6. R.I.P. Jack. nt

[HopeHoops]

7. Damn. If I hadn't given up pot 2 decades ago, I would do a massive bong hit for him.

[mdmc]

8. done

and done.

Peace and low stress..

[HopeHoops]

12. Thanks! I figured someone would do the honors for me.

:hippie: :smoke:

[wildbilln864]

9. Rest in peace Jack and thank you. nt

[Lost4words]

10. sad, RIP Jack Herer,... nt

[Uncle Joe]

11. RIP Jack

Thanks for the thread, Flaneur.

[hollowdweller]

13. That sucks

I was at a hemp rally and heard him speak once.

Also used to have his book G.R.A.S.S when I was in High School.

70 too early. Sounds like he had some bad cardiac problems though.

[SOS]

14. Kick

for a lifetime of good, courageous work.

[Red1]

15. And Pfizer Smiles

[MagickMuffin]

16. I bought several copies of "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" & gave one to Jimmy Carter

at a book signing. It got tossed into a bin, I have no idea if he read it, but I gave him the opportunity.


Jack definitely brought attention to the benefits of Hemp to a lot of people. Too bad he could never get ANY media attention, considering ALL the research he did on the history of Hemp and Hemp prohibition.

I still think if that the Hemp Movement should unite in educating the public, especially small mining towns. Educate the people in the area about Hemp's benefits and perhaps the HM would snowball into an industry for textiles, to fuel, paper products, and food production.


You will be missed, Jack :patriot:


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