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I don’t know if it’s just because I’m paying additional attention since I started writing this blog, but it sure seems to me that the past couple of years has seen a marked increase in mainstream newspapers and columnists recognizing the folly. Today, it’s Steve Chapman’s column in the Chicago Tribune (many of his [...] Jacob Sullom discusses the Hurwitz case at Reason Online in Trust Busters: A pain doctor’s drug trafficking conviction sets a chilling precedent … the prosecutors got the jury to overlook the obvious weaknesses in their case and convict Hurwitz, in essence, of trusting his patients too much. That verdict sends a clear message to [...] My “Return of the King” extended DVD gift set arrived today, so my evening is planned. Here are a few things to read. “bullet” Hurwitz Convicted. A pain doctor has been convicted of drug trafficking and could get life. Bad news for future people in pain. This will make doctors even more likely to [...] Fujairah, United Arab Emirates Fujairah criminal court has awarded the death sentence to Lisa Tray, who delivered a package containing about 5 ounces of narcotics to an undercover cop. The woman claimed to be unaware of the contents that had been given to her by her step-father. While there are a few countries who [...] Oral Argument transcript available online. (pdf) I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but I’ll be talking about it more later. Updates: First reaction. The Justices went after Clements (government side) a lot harder than was widely reported. Line that made me laugh (and gag at the same time): Clements: And I [...] In today’s Slate, Hitchens writes Let the Afghan Poppies Bloom: How the drug war is undermining the war on terrorism. Do you know anyone who really believes in the “war on drugs” as it is supposedly waged in the United States? It is widely understood to be the main index of pointless and costly [...] Jacob Sullum at Hit and Run discusses it, and there’s much more detail in releases from MPP and Drug Policy Alliance: The Marijuana Policy Project release headline lays it out in a powerful way: DEA Ruling Makes FDA Approval of Medical Marijuana Impossible:State and Federal Legislation Now Only Hope for Patients This headline was [...] “bullet” Go to Last One Speaks for the news that investigative reporter Gary Web has died. Also an update on Tommy Chong and a strange case of long-distance drug possession. “bullet” Martin at Media Crapola has an interesting post about a recent NY Times article on the drug war. “bullet” decrimwatch brings us an [...] John Walters, Drug Lord Czar extraordinaire, will be continuing for another term. The only thing that makes this bearable is that Walters is such a polarizing figure that his statements often serve to mobilize drug policy reformers. He will undoubtedly continue his bizarre offensives against sick people, Canadians, and school children. Baylen has more [...] |
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