Daily Archives: October 1, 2003

We are not a province of America!

Yesterday, I said that I didn’t think the Dutch would take kindly to Drug Czar John Walters telling them to increase their police powers at the expense of individual liberties. Well, Expatica reports: The Lower House of Parliament is opposed … Continue reading

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Oral Arguments in Hemp Foods Case

Via Hit and Run… SAN FRANCISCO, CA – U.S. COURT of APPEALS for the NINTH CIRCUIT – The Hemp Industries Association (HIA), representing over 200 hemp companies in North America, is predicting victory in a major legal battle to prevent … Continue reading

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What?

Yesterday, an Ohio man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for selling a bag of baking soda to undercover officers. Police said Chandler negotiated a deal with the officer in July that he would deliver 4.5 ounces of crack … Continue reading

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House approves ONDCP extension

The House approved a five-year extension of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy late yesterday by voice vote. (see Monday’s alert). There’s still the Senate. The re-authorization was brought forward at the last minute by Drug War … Continue reading

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