President Peter Bell
AFL Players ASS.
Level 12 545 King St.
West Melbourne 3003 18th March 2006
Dear President, Peter Bell.
We write regarding the ALF Players social welfare and the influence of the Australia Sports Drug Agency has over them. The World Anti-Doping Agency, (WADA ) instigated in USA has control over Australian Sports Drug Agency (ASDA) Intern, oversees nearly all sport in Australia, and are committed to the International Standard. Prohibited List 2006. The ASDA is not required to do its own research into the affects of drugs in Australian sport.
WADA, Prohibited List 2006, has included Cannabis, The Australian Government Department of Health, "National Drug Strategy" states "Cannabis has been erroneously classified as a narcotic," Now to include cannabis in the list, must cast a shadow doubt over the ability of WADA, and ASDA to distinguish the difference between the two.
Considering all the prohibited substances listed under the WADA code, Cannabis is the only substance that can be transmitted to another person, resulting in that person showing a positive test to Marijuana. Passive smoking has been proven to display a positive drug test.
We don't wish to appear as being vindictive towards the ASDA, However we are deeply concerned that they may have overlooked the social well-being of many AFL players. (i.e.)
Young .Natham (1) living at home with his Parents whom consume cannabis while watching T.V ,(2) at his friends place that also use cannabis, (3) driving his mate's to the footy, whom also smoke cannabis. Natham is required to give a saliva swap, which showed a positive test on three different occasions to Marijuana. Although the evidence is very strong, Natham, non user of cannabis, takes legal action to clear his name and reputation, engages a solicitor, who instructs a Barrister, that consult a highly respected, QC. to act on Nathham's behalf. After several time consuming and costly court appearances, Natham, (may be) cleared, as the cause of the positive test was due to inhaling passive (cannabis) smoke. Natham only used 90% of his total AFL player income over two season, to pay for his legal defence team. His only regret being wrongly disqualified from playing in his teams Grand Final win, every AFL players dream/goal.
The AFL its self, has a roll in protecting the rights and welfare of the youthful recruits, in making sure they fully understand the detailed issues of the agreement, the consequences of being a roll mode, the curtailing of their lawful civil rights. The AFL must also assure that the players code, has not and does not place an unnecessary burden on the players welfare.
We feel it would be in the best interest and welfare of all AFL players and clubs, if the WADA Prohibited list 2006, was amend and as in part prohibited in-competition S8. Cannabinoids be deleted completely. As you may not be aware cannabis is not a performances enhancing drug..... Accountability for all
Yours in good faith
Les McDonald
Founder
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Drug in the AFL
Collingwood F.C. and to all AFL teams
Fax 61384120170
To Whom it may Concern
and all Team Players. 10th March 2006
Re: "Age' Footy drugs testing finds 15 under the influence
It is of great concern that all AFL players are subjected to The Australia Sports Drug Agency, out -of- competition testing system, which includes Marijuana.
Marijuana is a prohibited substance listed under ASDA in 2006 maintained by WADA. This must leave open to question the real motive behind both ASDA and WADA Marijuana, is not a performance-enhancing substance, in fact, reduces performance levels of the user.
Considering the Millions of Australians that consume Marijuana regally, we can only assume that some AFL players are included in the numbers. The herb cannabis, for hundreds of years has been used for various ailments effecting the human race, Queen Victoria used the herb to relive minstrel pain. O'shaugnessy introduced cannabis to British medicine in the mid-nineteen century, Nahas 1n 1984 recommended its use for the relief of pain , muscle spasm, and convulsions occurring in tetanus, rabies, rheumatism and epilepsy. Others to numinous to mention (Ref. A.G.D.H. and Ageing, Series. 25)
Cannabis was used as beverage or food additive such, in cakes, biscuits, by a small part our society. By the 1970 "pot" use had increased, 1975 it retailed (home grown) at the astonishing of price $30 per ounce, this price forced many consumers to smoke "pot" for their recreational comforts, avoiding the social effects of alcohol =destruction=violence=death.
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We note from ASDA substance prohibited in particular sports alcohol is prohibited, in-competition only, being not over i.e. Aeronautic, (0.20) Archery, (0.10) Automobile, (0.10) Billiards, (0.20) Boules, (0.10) Karat (0.10) Modern Pentathlon, (0.10) Motorcycling (0.10) Power-boating (0.30). AFL players, in-competition have no limits on alcohol
Many young AFL players live at home with their parents, watching TV .in an enclosed the space his parents may smoke Marijuana, resulting in the young player showing a positive test to Marijuana, up till seven days after inhaling "passive smoke" I have enclosed herewith cut-out from the Melbourne "AGE" "Boxer set for final drug ban appeal ..".he was with relatives who were smoking marijuana, and that this caused his positive test"..
We feel that all AFL clubs should but the players social welfare at the forefront, It would be with in reason to request the ASDA and WADA to show cause and reason (the evidence)' why Marijuana is to remain in prohibited list 2006. . ... Accountability, a must for all.
We all need, Straight answer to a Straight question
Yours sincerely, Les McDonald
Founder
Fax 61384120170
To Whom it may Concern
and all Team Players. 10th March 2006
Re: "Age' Footy drugs testing finds 15 under the influence
It is of great concern that all AFL players are subjected to The Australia Sports Drug Agency, out -of- competition testing system, which includes Marijuana.
Marijuana is a prohibited substance listed under ASDA in 2006 maintained by WADA. This must leave open to question the real motive behind both ASDA and WADA Marijuana, is not a performance-enhancing substance, in fact, reduces performance levels of the user.
Considering the Millions of Australians that consume Marijuana regally, we can only assume that some AFL players are included in the numbers. The herb cannabis, for hundreds of years has been used for various ailments effecting the human race, Queen Victoria used the herb to relive minstrel pain. O'shaugnessy introduced cannabis to British medicine in the mid-nineteen century, Nahas 1n 1984 recommended its use for the relief of pain , muscle spasm, and convulsions occurring in tetanus, rabies, rheumatism and epilepsy. Others to numinous to mention (Ref. A.G.D.H. and Ageing, Series. 25)
Cannabis was used as beverage or food additive such, in cakes, biscuits, by a small part our society. By the 1970 "pot" use had increased, 1975 it retailed (home grown) at the astonishing of price $30 per ounce, this price forced many consumers to smoke "pot" for their recreational comforts, avoiding the social effects of alcohol =destruction=violence=death.
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We note from ASDA substance prohibited in particular sports alcohol is prohibited, in-competition only, being not over i.e. Aeronautic, (0.20) Archery, (0.10) Automobile, (0.10) Billiards, (0.20) Boules, (0.10) Karat (0.10) Modern Pentathlon, (0.10) Motorcycling (0.10) Power-boating (0.30). AFL players, in-competition have no limits on alcohol
Many young AFL players live at home with their parents, watching TV .in an enclosed the space his parents may smoke Marijuana, resulting in the young player showing a positive test to Marijuana, up till seven days after inhaling "passive smoke" I have enclosed herewith cut-out from the Melbourne "AGE" "Boxer set for final drug ban appeal ..".he was with relatives who were smoking marijuana, and that this caused his positive test"..
We feel that all AFL clubs should but the players social welfare at the forefront, It would be with in reason to request the ASDA and WADA to show cause and reason (the evidence)' why Marijuana is to remain in prohibited list 2006. . ... Accountability, a must for all.
We all need, Straight answer to a Straight question
Yours sincerely, Les McDonald
Founder
Friday, August 24, 2007
Departrment Of Health/Prime Minister
Departrment Of Health and Ageing
Cath Peachey
GPO. Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601 27 August 2007
Dear Cath Peachey,
I acknowledge your letter of 18 June 2007, being in reply to our letter of 4 May 2007 to the Minister for Health and Age, the Hon. Tony Abbott MP. which included our letter of 9th February 2007 to the Prime Minister John Howard, As to ensure that issues receive the attention they deserve, the Prime Minister referred our correspondence to the Minister for Healthy and Ageing, the Hon. Tony Abbott MP for further consideration given that he is responsible for the development of policy on health issues.
It now appears that this matter falls within the portfolio responsibility of the Minister for Ageing the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP. We appreciate the effort you have gone to in explaining that cannabis is an illegal drug, and that the Government is committed $14 million over four years from 2006-07 for cannabis related projects.
The last paragraph of your letter states "You may... consider contacting the Victorian Minister for Health, the Hon. Bronwyn Pike..." which raises concern and doubt, leaving open to question whether or not you have received a copy of our letter 9th February 2007 to the Prime Minister John Howard, as it makes clear mention of the correspondence to the Victorian Minister for Health, the Hon. Bronwyn Pike...Something is wrong?
As to help clarify the situation,
I now ask, have you perused the letter to the Prime Minister John Howard, dated 9th February 2007, being enclosed with our letter of 4 May 2007 to the Minister for Health and Age, the Hon. Tony Abbott MP.
We don't wish to appear as being ungrateful, but now you may well understand the reason for our disappointment in the response so far received, the issues have not been addressed in a proper, responsible manner... Accountabilty is now a must.
I also take this opportunity to ask you a personal question, Are you a member or former member of the Legal Profession?
I thank you
Yours sincerely,
Les McDonald
Founder
BeBuyBac
Cath Peachey
GPO. Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601 27 August 2007
Dear Cath Peachey,
I acknowledge your letter of 18 June 2007, being in reply to our letter of 4 May 2007 to the Minister for Health and Age, the Hon. Tony Abbott MP. which included our letter of 9th February 2007 to the Prime Minister John Howard, As to ensure that issues receive the attention they deserve, the Prime Minister referred our correspondence to the Minister for Healthy and Ageing, the Hon. Tony Abbott MP for further consideration given that he is responsible for the development of policy on health issues.
It now appears that this matter falls within the portfolio responsibility of the Minister for Ageing the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP. We appreciate the effort you have gone to in explaining that cannabis is an illegal drug, and that the Government is committed $14 million over four years from 2006-07 for cannabis related projects.
The last paragraph of your letter states "You may... consider contacting the Victorian Minister for Health, the Hon. Bronwyn Pike..." which raises concern and doubt, leaving open to question whether or not you have received a copy of our letter 9th February 2007 to the Prime Minister John Howard, as it makes clear mention of the correspondence to the Victorian Minister for Health, the Hon. Bronwyn Pike...Something is wrong?
As to help clarify the situation,
I now ask, have you perused the letter to the Prime Minister John Howard, dated 9th February 2007, being enclosed with our letter of 4 May 2007 to the Minister for Health and Age, the Hon. Tony Abbott MP.
We don't wish to appear as being ungrateful, but now you may well understand the reason for our disappointment in the response so far received, the issues have not been addressed in a proper, responsible manner... Accountabilty is now a must.
I also take this opportunity to ask you a personal question, Are you a member or former member of the Legal Profession?
I thank you
Yours sincerely,
Les McDonald
Founder
BeBuyBac
Monday, July 30, 2007
Minister for Justice and Customs
The Hon. David Johnston Your Ref, 06/19688,MC07/11029
Minister for Justice and Customs
Senator for Western Australia
ParliamentHouse Canberra ACT 2600 30th July 2007
Dear Minister. The Hon. David Johntson,
Re The Act.To Protect the Australian People
I thank you for your letter of 19th July 2007, being in response to our letter to the Hon.Philip Ruddock dated 17 April 2007. Which we feel needs to be clarified further.
Firstly, from your letter, you have made mention of the conduct of the AFP, and that "Justice Finn found that the AFP acted appropriately at all times" Which we fully except. However, if the Australian Government was committed by proper legislation law, to protect the people of Australia, then AFP would have been deeply obligated to apprehend the Bali Nine in Australia prior to going Indonesia. Which is still remains a matter of great public concern.
I note that is Australian Government has written to the Indonesian authorities to express its clear opposition to the application of the death penalty, which I am sure will be of some comfort to all those family's effect, and appreciated by many Australians.
As to the second last paragraph of your letter, it appears that you have only relied of the contents of the Attorney-General letter 13 April 2007, which we found very unsatisfactory, this promoting the urgent need for us to again write to the Attorney-General,on the 17 April 2007, Which in turn was referred to you as the responsible Minister.Sadly for reasons unknown to us, the issue still remains open.
We also note that you "..do not consider the events relating to the nine Australians in Indonesia justify the introduction of legislation.." We point out, We used Bali Nine case as an example, to show cause and reason why the Australian Government needs to consider legislation to protect the People of Australia, as you may well be aware that the Government is not committed by Law to protect the people. Now! an undisputed fact .
As simplicity is the most convenient way to the truth, Therefore I ask, If you could forward a copy of any legislation or Act, that commits the Australian Government to protect the People of Australia, we would greatly appreciated if you could attend to matter at your earliest and most convenient moment. Accountability is now a must, to build a better future for all of us.
I thank you
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald
Founder
Minister for Justice and Customs
Senator for Western Australia
ParliamentHouse Canberra ACT 2600 30th July 2007
Dear Minister. The Hon. David Johntson,
Re The Act.To Protect the Australian People
I thank you for your letter of 19th July 2007, being in response to our letter to the Hon.Philip Ruddock dated 17 April 2007. Which we feel needs to be clarified further.
Firstly, from your letter, you have made mention of the conduct of the AFP, and that "Justice Finn found that the AFP acted appropriately at all times" Which we fully except. However, if the Australian Government was committed by proper legislation law, to protect the people of Australia, then AFP would have been deeply obligated to apprehend the Bali Nine in Australia prior to going Indonesia. Which is still remains a matter of great public concern.
I note that is Australian Government has written to the Indonesian authorities to express its clear opposition to the application of the death penalty, which I am sure will be of some comfort to all those family's effect, and appreciated by many Australians.
As to the second last paragraph of your letter, it appears that you have only relied of the contents of the Attorney-General letter 13 April 2007, which we found very unsatisfactory, this promoting the urgent need for us to again write to the Attorney-General,on the 17 April 2007, Which in turn was referred to you as the responsible Minister.Sadly for reasons unknown to us, the issue still remains open.
We also note that you "..do not consider the events relating to the nine Australians in Indonesia justify the introduction of legislation.." We point out, We used Bali Nine case as an example, to show cause and reason why the Australian Government needs to consider legislation to protect the People of Australia, as you may well be aware that the Government is not committed by Law to protect the people. Now! an undisputed fact .
As simplicity is the most convenient way to the truth, Therefore I ask, If you could forward a copy of any legislation or Act, that commits the Australian Government to protect the People of Australia, we would greatly appreciated if you could attend to matter at your earliest and most convenient moment. Accountability is now a must, to build a better future for all of us.
I thank you
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald
Founder
Steve Gibbons MP 27/07/07
Steve Gibbons MP
Federal Member for Bendigo
PO box 27th July 2007
BENDIGO
Dear Mr. Steve Gibbons MP
Re: The Act, To Protect The People of Australia
Re: Accountability of Government Departments
I write to add to our letter of the 7th June 2007 and to bring to your attention the ABC program 4 Corners Ghost Prisoners aired Monday 11 June 2007, it revealed,a solicitor acting on behalf of (Mr.Arbin ?) his client, is taking legal action against the Australian Government for failing to protect the people of Australia.I ask, Did you see the program?
In our previous correspondence we made mention that
"..that the Australian Government is not committed to protecting the citizens of Australian, during peace time, The Government of Australia has no proper legislated Act that commits the Government of Australia to Protect the People .of Australia
Considering the time now lapsed, we trust that time has allowed you to fully comprehended the contents and meaning of the issue raised, we previously pointed out that the Attorney-General Hon. Philip Ruddock letter of the 13th April 2007, as being unsatisfactory, disappointing, as it failed to address the matter in a responsibly way as expected by most citizens of our country.
It is now quite clear to us, that the Australian Government is not committed by legislation to Protect the People of Australia, Surely, it would be within reason, a very simple task for Parliament to rectify the situation to legislate, and remove any doubt whatsoever, this in turn assuring peace of mind to the poeple of Australian.
We trust that you will pursue this matter,it is of growing public concern and interest.
I thank you
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald
Founder
Bebuybac
The Concerned Australians
Federal Member for Bendigo
PO box 27th July 2007
BENDIGO
Dear Mr. Steve Gibbons MP
Re: The Act, To Protect The People of Australia
Re: Accountability of Government Departments
I write to add to our letter of the 7th June 2007 and to bring to your attention the ABC program 4 Corners Ghost Prisoners aired Monday 11 June 2007, it revealed,a solicitor acting on behalf of (Mr.Arbin ?) his client, is taking legal action against the Australian Government for failing to protect the people of Australia.I ask, Did you see the program?
In our previous correspondence we made mention that
"..that the Australian Government is not committed to protecting the citizens of Australian, during peace time, The Government of Australia has no proper legislated Act that commits the Government of Australia to Protect the People .of Australia
Considering the time now lapsed, we trust that time has allowed you to fully comprehended the contents and meaning of the issue raised, we previously pointed out that the Attorney-General Hon. Philip Ruddock letter of the 13th April 2007, as being unsatisfactory, disappointing, as it failed to address the matter in a responsibly way as expected by most citizens of our country.
It is now quite clear to us, that the Australian Government is not committed by legislation to Protect the People of Australia, Surely, it would be within reason, a very simple task for Parliament to rectify the situation to legislate, and remove any doubt whatsoever, this in turn assuring peace of mind to the poeple of Australian.
We trust that you will pursue this matter,it is of growing public concern and interest.
I thank you
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald
Founder
Bebuybac
The Concerned Australians
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
The Rights To Vote
The many thousand of Australians that have been convicted for possession and use of cannabis due to recent changes to the electorate Act instigated by the Howard Government has ruled these citizens votes are now invalid. It would be with in reason to suggest that the Electoral Commission should personal notify the thousand of Australians that their vote in not counted in the coming election. Wake up Australia your country needs you.
Les
Les
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Steve Gibbons MP 07/06/07
Steve Gibbons MP
Federal Member for Bendigo
PO Box 338
BENDIGO 7th June 2007
Dear Mr. Steve Gibbons MP
Re: Accountability of Government Departments
I acknowledge your corespondents which we received on 9th May 2007 which included a copy of the letters from Attorney-General the Hon. Philip Ruddock to yourself dated 2nd May 2007, which we thank you for.
It now appears that Attorney-General the Hon. Philip Ruddock, has move the goal post of responsibility, Now the matter raised in our earlier correspondence raising constitutional issues. Which we feel needs to be clarified further, as we are not satisfied with Attorney General's response, it fails to live up to real meaning of "good government" and undermines the expectation of the Australian People.
Our previous letter 26th April brought to your attention the growing unrest with in the community, also included a copy of our letter the Attorney-General Hon. Philip Ruddock dated 17th April 2007 Re: The Act, To Protect The People of Australia, The Cause And Reason, Something is Wrong.
We need not mention the many Australians that have already suffered, some even death, partly due to the fact our Government is not committed to protect the People of Australia
We feel that the People of Australia should be protect in a time of peace, that our Parliament must now insure by lawful legislation that our Government is deeply obligated to Protect the People of Australia. Which you may well agree, I ask, do you agree?
It would be greatly appreciated if you could bring to Parliaments attention that the Australian Government is not committed to protecting the citizens of Australian, during peace time, The Government of Australia has no proper legislated Act that commits the Government of Australia to Protect the People.
As to remove any fear or doubt whatsoever with in the community, We ask, if you feel fit to do so, recommend to Parliament, to consider an act that clearly commits the Australian Government in protecting all the Citizens of Australian.
.Les McDonald
BeBuyBac
The Concerned Australians
Federal Member for Bendigo
PO Box 338
BENDIGO 7th June 2007
Dear Mr. Steve Gibbons MP
Re: Accountability of Government Departments
I acknowledge your corespondents which we received on 9th May 2007 which included a copy of the letters from Attorney-General the Hon. Philip Ruddock to yourself dated 2nd May 2007, which we thank you for.
It now appears that Attorney-General the Hon. Philip Ruddock, has move the goal post of responsibility, Now the matter raised in our earlier correspondence raising constitutional issues. Which we feel needs to be clarified further, as we are not satisfied with Attorney General's response, it fails to live up to real meaning of "good government" and undermines the expectation of the Australian People.
Our previous letter 26th April brought to your attention the growing unrest with in the community, also included a copy of our letter the Attorney-General Hon. Philip Ruddock dated 17th April 2007 Re: The Act, To Protect The People of Australia, The Cause And Reason, Something is Wrong.
We need not mention the many Australians that have already suffered, some even death, partly due to the fact our Government is not committed to protect the People of Australia
We feel that the People of Australia should be protect in a time of peace, that our Parliament must now insure by lawful legislation that our Government is deeply obligated to Protect the People of Australia. Which you may well agree, I ask, do you agree?
It would be greatly appreciated if you could bring to Parliaments attention that the Australian Government is not committed to protecting the citizens of Australian, during peace time, The Government of Australia has no proper legislated Act that commits the Government of Australia to Protect the People.
As to remove any fear or doubt whatsoever with in the community, We ask, if you feel fit to do so, recommend to Parliament, to consider an act that clearly commits the Australian Government in protecting all the Citizens of Australian.
.Les McDonald
BeBuyBac
The Concerned Australians
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