As I travel down a path of unknown conclusion and surrender my rights to the Federal Government in exchange for them not to sentence me to a decade in jail for my involvement with medical cannabis, I am sure that lady Justice Weeps with me today. I have been unable to sleep well and my anxiety level has reached an al time high. I am full of emotions that range from sad, to angry, to scared, to disappointed. I cannot explain what it feels like to someone that has never been in my situation. I feel betrayed by my country and abandoned by the universe. Not a day goes by that I do not think about my inevitabe fate. I try to understand how I have gotten to where I am. I search for answers and reason where there are none. I continue to see the world as a place that could be very wonderful, if we would let it. I still have faith in humanity and still believe that there is a thing called justice. It just seems to be very elusive at this moment in history. I am honored to be a part of a community that believes in standing up for human rights and striving to find compassion in a world of turmoil. I remain optimistic that from this overwhelmingly unfortunate circumstance that I will find reason and strength to build a stronger life for my family and I. I have hope that the future will learn from our experiences and that our brief moment in the history of the universe will become a learning experience in which society can grow. We remain resolute in the face of opression and believe very much that our actions were sound and valid. We believe in the end the court of public opinion will see the hypocrasy of our situation and that we will be exonerated for our so-called crimes. This movement has come a long way and we have been proud to watch the dedicated members of this community rise up and create awareness about cannabis therapeutics. We will be losing the battle, but may our plight serve as a stepping stone to win the war. The time is now and we are glad to represent the community in our struggle for justice and morality. We truly appreciate the hundreds of people who have reached out and showed their support for our plight. We are a nation of many and a community based in compassion and freedom. Lady Justice weeps today. I weep with her, but in the end may we find a path to justice and morality that will make us weep no more.