Daily Archives: August 23, 2005

Crack then. Meth now.

Posted on August 23, 2005 by Pete Guither

What the press didn’t learn from the last drug panic An interesting read from Jack Shafer.

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ACLU medical marijuana science page

Posted on August 23, 2005 by Pete Guither

Link Good stuff — also includes transcripts from the hearings this week. [Thanks to Dan]

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The DEA once again fails to understand ethics, honor, or a host of similar words

Posted on August 23, 2005 by Pete Guither

Among the DEA’s many faults is the extensive use of questionable or downright dishonest informants. (See my report on Bad Girl Michele Leonhart and the use of informant Andrew Chambers, who regularly lied on the witness stand.) Here’s the latest. … Continue reading →

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Utah media starts reporting on Rave attack

Posted on August 23, 2005 by Pete Guither

After only reporting the press release put out by the Sheriff yesterday (and getting some heat for it), Utah papers are starting to explore the other side: In the Salt Lake Tribune: Partygoers at a rave in Spanish Fork Canyon … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Venezuela

Posted on August 23, 2005 by Pete Guither

So after Chavez kicked out the DEA from Venezuela (accusing them of spying and running drugs), the U.S. government retaliated by revoking Visas and threatening their “rating” with the U.S. Now so-called religious leader Pat Robertson has weighed in to … Continue reading →

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