"Marijuana Hero" genre: AAA/Adult Alternative
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	A political protest song inspired by the case of Ed Rosenthal. Deputized by Oakland as a medical marijuana provider according to California law, he was prosecuted and convicted by the federal government. Jurors were not allowed to hear his defense and publicly stated that the judge had misled them. For more informatiion visit www.una-aria.com. ARTISTS - Add this song to your own repertoire.
	Credits: Bernie Sims & Marsha Sims, Una Aria Music (BMI) - arranged by Marsha Sims & Kevin Harris
	Story Behind the Song Story is based on the Ed Rosenthal prosecution, but applies to many others. Rosenthal was deputized by the city of Oakland to provide medical marijuana in accordance with California law as enacted by voters via Proposition 215 in 1996. The federal government arrested and tried him. Jurors were not allowed to hear his defense and afterwards publicly stated that the judge had misled them. In a surprise move, the judge later sentenced Rosenthal to only one day in prison. Unfortunately other state-authorized medical marijuana providers are in prison with lengthy sentences. Nearly a million inmates fill US prisons as a result of the War on Drugs. The US now has the highest per capita prison population of any civilized country and the federal goverment has vowed to continue vigorous prosecutions. Lyrics Marijuana Hero He was a true American champion So why was he thrown in jail? He helped the sick and dying But an unjust law prevailed. Just growing plants that heal the pain With nothing but thanks to earn. We the people owe him a medal Let the verdict be overturned. Chorus Marijuana Hero, There's a dragon looking for you. In a brave new world where right is wrong There's a dragon looking for you, Oh, Marijuana Hero. Federal judge misled the jury Forbid the hero to say That by the laws of California It was legal all the way. And the twelve who sat in darkness Saw the light when it was done. And even they said justice that day Witnessed a total eclipse of the Sun. Chorus Marijuana Hero... Bridge Nearly a million prisoners In a war that won't succeed. Now's the time for leaders to follow Where the will of the people leads. Chorus Marijuana Hero...

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