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|birth-date = | |birth-date = December 28, 1946 | ||
|birth-place = | |birth-place = El Paso, Texas, United States | ||
|education = | |death-date = November 20, 2022 | ||
|military = | |death-place = South Lake Tahoe, California, United States | ||
|occupation = | |education = Degree in Psychology | ||
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|occupation = Libertarian Activist, Author, Cannabis Advocate | |||
|residence = California, United States | |||
|party = [[Libertarian Party]] | |party = [[Libertarian Party]] | ||
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==Political | '''Steve Kubby''' (December 28, 1946 - November 20, 2022) was a Libertarian activist from California who played a key role in the passage of California Proposition 215. He was a candidate for Governor of California in 1998 and has declared his candidacy for the Libertarian Party's 2008 presidential nomination. | ||
== Early Life and Activism == | |||
Kubby was born on December 28, 1946, in El Paso, Texas and was raised in Los Angeles, California. He grew up navigating a world affected by war and politics, eventually pursuing a degree in psychology and becoming a probation officer. Kubby co-founded Earth Camp One, a youth summer empowerment program focused on improving mental health for children. | |||
== Battle with Cancer and Cannabis Advocacy == | |||
In 1967, at the age of 21, Kubby was diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal gland cancer. Research led him to believe that cannabis could alleviate his suffering, and he became a fervent advocate for the plant's medicinal properties. Despite facing constant discomfort and illness, Kubby immersed himself in learning how to cultivate cannabis and educating others about its benefits. He developed his medical plant cultivation skills, from basic setups to more sophisticated operations with multiple lights. | |||
== The Politics of Consciousness == | |||
In 1991, Kubby published his debut book, "Politics of Consciousness: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom," seamlessly bridging mentalities and politics. He advocated for freedom, political rights, and plant medicine, urging a revolution of thought and challenging the damaging effects of prohibition on society. | |||
== Grassroots Advocacy and Collaboration == | |||
Kubby collaborated with like-minded advocates such as Terence McKenna, Jack Herer, and Timothy Leary. His strong need for medical access to cannabis drove him to join the campaign for the War on Drugs, partnering with legendary figures like Dennis Peron, Chris Conrad, and Ed Rosenthal. His advocacy set a precedent for future cases, and he continued to deepen his involvement with legislative change, even running for governor of California for the Libertarian Party in 1998. | |||
== Intellectual Property Rights and Patents == | |||
With impending commercialization of cannabis, Kubby sought to protect his genetics and filed federal patents in 2010 for his cannabis strains under the name Celestial Temple Sativa and the company Kubby Cryogenics. He also patented an edible lozenge containing THC for medical patients with hypertension. Both patents were granted after years of battling, and Kubby later licensed and sold them to a publicly traded company while retaining rights to grow cannabis at home. | |||
== Life in Remission and Continued Advocacy == | |||
As of his age of 75, Kubby lives with his cancer in remission in the mountain town of Lake Tahoe. He continues to advocate for freedom of choice, innovation in the cannabis industry, and wellbeing. His tireless dedication to cannabis advocacy has left a lasting impact on the marijuana movement, and his words are referenced in history books worldwide. | |||
== Legacy and Importance == | |||
Kubby's journey with cannabis has broken new grounds politically and medically. His advocacy for medical marijuana paved the way for recreational cannabis legalization. Kubby's resilience and unwavering commitment to freedom and individual choice have inspired many, making him an influential figure in the world of cannabis. His impact on the industry and his fight for medical access to cannabis continue to be a reminder of the importance of advocating for personal liberties and wellbeing. | |||
==Political Positions== | |||
The following is taken from Steve's Website, ''' www.kubby2008.com''' | The following is taken from Steve's Website, ''' www.kubby2008.com''' | ||
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And cutting the web of subsidies which has kept us dependent on foreign petroleum will be good for our freedom. | And cutting the web of subsidies which has kept us dependent on foreign petroleum will be good for our freedom. | ||
===Foreign Policy & Iraq=== | === Foreign Policy & Iraq === | ||
* Immediate, unconditional withdrawal from Iraq | * Immediate, unconditional withdrawal from Iraq | ||
* Return to America's traditional non-interventionist foreign policy | * Return to America's traditional non-interventionist foreign policy | ||
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I'll wait for Congress to pass, and send to the states, a constitutional amendment making the "war on drugs" legal. I don't think they'll do it -- if for no other reason than that to do so would be to publicly admit that decades of past drug prosecutions were illegal and unconstitutional, and that those convicted and punished under those laws are owed restitution for the unjust treatment to which they were subjected. | I'll wait for Congress to pass, and send to the states, a constitutional amendment making the "war on drugs" legal. I don't think they'll do it -- if for no other reason than that to do so would be to publicly admit that decades of past drug prosecutions were illegal and unconstitutional, and that those convicted and punished under those laws are owed restitution for the unjust treatment to which they were subjected. | ||
The war on drugs has been an exercise in failure and in national dishonor. It's time to end it | The war on drugs has been an exercise in failure and in national dishonor. It's time to end it. | ||
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