Monthly Archives: April 2004

My kind of testimony

Marijuana Policy Project’s Rob Kampia testified Thursday before the farce that is the U.S. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources, chaired by drug warrior Mark Souder. “Testified” is one term for what he did. “Tore them a … Continue reading

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Can our government be any more stupid?

Yes. From the Daily Telegraph: The Bush administration took the highly unusual step of sending a senior official to Congress to chastise Britain, its closest ally in the war on terrorism, for dragging its feet in the fight against drugs. … Continue reading

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Jennings’ piece on Ecstasy a must-see

This piece was astonishing – a factual investigative report on ecstasy that shows how the government has been its own worst enemy. It showed all the good things about ecstasy and all the stuff we don’t know (including potential dangers) … Continue reading

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President Bush Legalizes Marijuana in America

Historic Executive Order to Take Effect on April 20 April 1, 2004 Washington, DC: In a move that astonished conservatives and liberals alike, President George W. Bush issued a surprise executive order today legalizing the possession and sale of marijuana … Continue reading

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Anatomy of a settlement

A very interesting article in the Morning Call about the Hirko settlement. It could have been a $30 million or even a $100 million award (which would have really damaged the city). This article shows how the two sides worked … Continue reading

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TV Alert: Primetime Thursday: Peter Jennings Reporting: Ecstasy Rising

Tonight, Thursday, April 1, 2004 at 10 pm Eastern, 9 pm Central. “Government is best when government is most honest, especially for the younger generation, which is more susceptible to trying drugs,” says ABC’s “World News Tonight” veteran anchor.æ “If … Continue reading

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