editors note: the follow up to a recent posting - here is Nathan’s account of going to court

Today was a difficult day as at the last minute the judge was replaced by Judge Gale E. Kaneshiro and though my case was number 4 on the docket I was almost the last person in the court room before they called my case.

The Judge would not let allow me to request new council; as she stated that I was not represented as pro per but, I had been appointed a Public Defender through the whole proceedings. She stated that, “Though Mr. Archers Public Defender retired,” (after my second trial case), ” the Public Defenders Office has not”.

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editors note: nathan archer is a founding member of floating arts club. there are pictures of nathan, his boat, and custom bicycles on our flickr acct. nathan also wrote about his experience living on the water. nathan is now in san diego. his court date is tomorrow, Dec 15, but most of the details of his message will be current for many weeks or months. enclosed is what he emailed his friends while on the road:

My name is Nathan, I call myself a medical marijuana war veteran. I have been fighting toe to toe with San Diego; for almost 4 years now, about my rights as a medical marijuana patient residing in California.

I was born and raised in San Diego,(and only moved from it in 2006 when this whole espionage began), I taught Adobe photoshop at Recreation centers working with children 8-19. I was the Master of Ceremonies for Kids Clubs; working with North County Times mascot,(Digger the Dog), as my side kick. I was an asset to my community in San Diego County.
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Currently I live on a sailboat out on Richardsons Bay in Sausalito, California. I work at a local not-for profit company called The Sausalito Cruising Club, where I basically am the Night manager/security/doorman/cashier and among other things maintenance guy. I love my life, I have great relationships with many incredible people from all walks of life.

Last night I felt like a celebrity as everyone was showing their love, appreciation and concerns for me, for tomorrow I leave for San Diego and court again.

Warm open arms were at my every turn. Smiling faces giving love and suppot on so many levels, wishing me well on my next battle, assuring me that they appreciate that I am willing to make the sacrafice.

I have never felt such support and appreciation as I have felt in the past few Weeks; from my friends and loved ones, in Marin County.

It’s hard to believe that I am considered a criminal against the People of California, when so many see me as upstanding and beneficial asset to my community.

Morning has broken and the rains continues as my journey begins.
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