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GOAL = $420 USD   (100.601212 BTC)        PLEDGED TO DATE = $140.49 USD (34.9656789 BTC)

Fire Up the Green!

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BitcoinPorn has expressed that Bitcoin100 consider adding NORML (http://norml.org) to the list of charitable organizations destined to be contacted. That has been done.

But, because of the sensitive nature of NORML's stance, I find it prudent to thread lightly with its inclusion. Surely, there'll be no objections in trying to get NORML to include a Bitcoin donation option onto its website, but it may be unwise to have the supporters of Bitcoin100 spearhead the campaign in having to do such.

The best solution I can muster up is to create, then maintain, a separate thread, a place where supporters of NORML can come and pledge bitcoins. The goal is exactly $420 USD when exchanged from BTC. Once that is accomplished, then we will reach out to NORML with a pledge of exactly $420 USD in hand. Remember, this is only a pledge, with no bitcoins donated into any wallet. If NORML shows interest then, and only then, we would start having the pledges honored.

NOTE: One doesn't have to be a member of Bitcoin100 to pledge to NORML on this thread.

Feel free to ask any questions in regards to this endeavor.

The Pledge List:

1. Phinnaeus Gage (10)
2. BitcoinPorn (1)
3. sadpandatech (2)
4. MoonShadow (2)
5. GoWest (2.3456789)
6. mcorlett (1)
7. RandyFolds (5)
8. RaggedMonk (1)
9. Tronlet (1)
10. FlipPro (1)
11. RodeoX (1.420)
12. Digigami (2)
13. DeathAndTaxes (1)
14. THCGroup (4.20)
15.

While I don't personaly smoke or take any other 'drugs' for that matter, I fully support a persons right to do so when it does not harm others.

I pledge 2 BTC

  Derek

 ;D I will pledge 1 so far (at current market value!! God I'm poor)

I'll pledge 2 BTC.

Please accept my apology if I don't take the time to personally thank those that have pledge. I will keep up this thread and comment where need be. I will also update the list as the pledges come in. Thank you, all, for your kind support in regards to this issue. I leave you with the following quote kindly provided by BitcoinPorn that, more or less got, this a rollin'! Roll on!!!

I pledge 2.3456789

Also, can you post the donation address so I don't have to remember that I owe someone money?  :-*

Thanks!

There's no donation addressing set up for NORML during the pledging stage. You pledging is more than enough effort. When the time comes, you'll be notified, allowing plenty of time for you to honor your pledge.

~Bruno~

I'm in for one as well.

If the price skyrockets, can one pull their pledge out? I'm always nervous when pledging and having to hold onto the funds myself.

I am in for a few BTC, but may I suggest Americans for Safe Access rather than NORML? I donate annually to both organizations, but ASA is a much more effective organization when it comes down to patients and protecting their rights. I have had the pleasure of meeting Steph Sherer on a number of occasions and he is an incredible guy aside from being an incredible activist.

http://www.safeaccessnow.org/

I'm in for 1btc

You are just pledging, mcorlett, and not donating at this time. You've already done the most important part. Don't worry about honoring the pledge till later. We'll let you know.


Noted!


Now that explains your weight. And WTF is this suggestion? Are you beggin' me to start a Bitcoin420 foundation? I sure the heck hope BitcoinPorn doesn't see your post or this one, for that matter, otherwise he'll pen another diatribe expressing his views on how it should be included by quoting Biblical texts and what have you.  :)

You suggestion is well noted, RF. We'll approach that one after we get NORML squared away. How's that sound?

~Bruno~

Ha. I am down with whatever.

I just wanted to throw ASA out there. A lot of people have never heard of them, yet they have done more for patient rights than NORML ever could dream of accomplishing.

I'll pen you in at (5). Interesting fact you present there. I'm going to do my best to get both on board. Whatever it takes to help spread the word on Bitcoin.

~Bruno~

I am sure I am overstating it, I just have never seen NORML at any city council meetings or protests, whereas ASA has been there every time, lawyers and clinical research in hand, ready to fight politicians who think they can interpret the law however they please. I bet NORML does plenty, I just haven't seen it.

Thanks for any support from r/trees

http://www.reddit.com/r/trees/comments/nqonx/getting_bitcoin_to_norml_working_to_reform/c3b64jm

1 btc pledged.

Now given the facts, I firmly place the blame on BitcoinPorn for not offering ASA up first, opposed to NORML. Then again, I've read that boy ain't right.

But I think I have a unique solution. Notice that I always seem to come up with a unique solution. What if we present both causes the same request at the same time, stating to both that we did such. The first to respond, gets funded first, whereas if the other agrees, has to wait a tad longer, making sure we don't break our end of the bargain. Would that work? Draw backs?


You're listed, Tronlet.

~Bruno~

I am a member of NORML IRL so I think this is absolutely fantastic! Donated some coins!

I will kick in for this. I'm leaving Istanbul right now, when I get back here next week I should be able to send. 

No donations are collect at this time. This is just the pledging stage. (I sent FlipPro a PM)


Thank you, RodeoX. As mentioned about, no need to send any coins yet, for this is only the pledging stage.

I took the liberty in putting a (1) after FlipPro and RodeoX's names, located on the pledging list in the OP.

~Bruno~

It's the first time FlipPro and I have ever agreed on anything!  :D

Let's see if you two can agree that this is a good article: http://cannabis.hawaiinewsdaily.com/2011/12/26/cannabis-circles-cycles-caring-and-sharing/

~Bruno~

Put me down for 2 BTC

Down for 2!

Thanks. Can you change mine to 1.420BTC. By the way rural Turkey is awesome! As I write this I can hear the call to prayers.

Due to job requirements I likely will never be allowed to partake even if legalized but I still disagree with govt belief they can ban what consenting adults do in the privacy of their homes.

Put me down for 1 BTC.

Done!


And Done!

~Bruno~

One of the more beautiful sounds on this planet....

That's it! I'm going! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljS2Gs0QG-A

GOAL = $420 USD   (104.52961672 BTC)        PLEDGED TO DATE = $123.62 USD (30.7656789 BTC)

Fire Up the Green!

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All that is needed at this stage is for users to pledge--NOT TO DONATE!--before proceeding to the nest step which is contacting NORML.

Interested? Then pledge.

~Bruno~

I'll pledge 4.20 btc

Now we're smokin'! Let's get this a rollin'! Any others?

Thank you, THCGroup, for your kind pledge. You're on the list.

~Bruno~

PS: We're more than a third of the way there. Here's this endeavor's slogan: Don't Bogart Coins--Pledge!

Awesome.

I'm glad you like it Fat Ass Cartman,...I mean Randy. (getting my threads mixed up)

I'm taken aback by not seeing any new posts to this thread since last year.

NORML Needs Bitcoin!

~Bruno~

Yeah, I agree, so I posted

http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/278m1t/lets_get_clicknpledgecom_accepting_bitcoin_so/

A lot of charities use clicknpledge.com for easy donations, including NORML. So if clicknpledge accepts bitcoin, it will open the door for a bunch of other charities as well.

Mainly I just care about norml ;)

So can someone with visibility that knows how to do these canpaigns tackle clicknpledge now?
Bitpay, I'm a lookin at you...

https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=77886

So all of yalls upvote that and talk to bitpay and coinbase and get them to sell clicknplay and play on bitcoin.

and then it'll happen.

100 btc equaled $420 usd. heh...

I wonder how many organizations that received btc donates actually held on to their btc. Probably not many but I hope there's at least some that have reaped the rewards from holding.