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Servetus on The war on drugs expands into new territories: “It’s not only doctors who are legally driven to prioritize their careers over their patients’ healthcare as it’s been with…” Aug 3, 22:02
Servetus on Improbable Anecdotes: “Women are using cannabis to treat adverse perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms: 3-AUG-2022…A new study suggests that it is becoming more…” Aug 3, 18:44
Servetus on Improbable Anecdotes: “CBD is being used successfully in treating treatment-resistant anxiety in young people: 3-AUG-2022…The Cannabidiol Youth Anxiety Pilot Study found that…” Aug 3, 18:21
darkcycle on Improbable Anecdotes: “We have thousands of years experience….hundreds upon hundreds of thousands of users, worldwide…over that extended period of time…and Ethan found…” Aug 1, 12:56
NorCalNative on Improbable Anecdotes: “darkcycle, based on your comment I suspect you haven’t listened to the Ethan Russo interview at Project CBD. Project CBD/Resources/Video/Ethan…” Jul 31, 15:11
darkcycle on Improbable Anecdotes: “Three. As in more than two…wait. Not even three, two. The other case they “appreciated” the use of cannabis, while…” Jul 31, 13:20
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Ditch these drug laws
Editorial in today’s New York Times (New Jersey Edition) New Jersey is missing out on an excellent ( if necessarily incomplete ) remedy for its fiscal crisis. Sadly, the only reason is that the state’s elected officials have been too … Continue reading
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Open Thread
“bullet” Bizarre column of the week comes from Kyle Klavetter, Staff Writer of The University of Tulsa Collegian. Pot Lacks Purpose But must the first steps on the road to recovering freedoms from the fount of Constitutional federalism make legalizing … Continue reading
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Ron Paul – Repeal the Whole War on Drugs
Powerful video from the PBS Republican Presidential Debates. Via
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Mass Incarceration in the United States: At What Cost?
Viriginia Senator Jim Webb has been concerned about the prison issue, but he doesn’t serve on the Judiciary Committee. However, he is on the Joint Economic Committee, so… On Thursday, October 4, Joint Economic Committee to Examine Economic Costs of … Continue reading
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Drug Czar: Sentient?
Whenever I report on some propaganda that’s so outrageously stupid that no sentient being could possibly credit it, there’s one sure place that it’ll turn up next… …the Drug Czar’s “blog”: Marijuana: Harmless? “CRIMINAL gangs are trafficking hundreds of children … Continue reading
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Good Stuff
“bullet” TChris at TalkLeft on a much needed victory for the Fourth Amendment: Patriot Act Provision Declared Unconstitutional “bullet” And more Fourth Amendment good news…. A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a Michigan law that requires pedestrians under 21 to … Continue reading
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More super-silliness from across the pond
Why is it drug warriors in Britain seem to lose all capability of reason when it comes to cannabis? Here’s the latest in sensationalist reporting on cannabis (also reported here) Child-trafficking gangs force kids to work in cannabis factories CRIMINAL … Continue reading
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Drug War side effect – low crime clearance rates
Some time ago, I wrote about a compelling bit of criminal justice reporting by Scott Christianson related to crime clearance rates — the percentages of violent crimes and property crimes that are solved through arrest or other means. Scott Henson … Continue reading
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Open Thread
“bullet” Canada Backs Call to Step Up Fight Against Afghan Drugs — Some sane voices in this article. Unfortunately, not the ones making the decisions. “bullet” Obama is So Bad on Drug Policy, He Got Endorsed By Prison Guards – … Continue reading
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Record High Marijuana Arrests
Via NORML… Marijuana Arrests For Year 2006 š 829,625 Tops Record High…Nearly 15 Percent Increase Over 2005 September 24, 2007 – Washington, DC, USA Washington, DC: Police arrested a record 829,625 persons for marijuana violations in 2006, according to the … Continue reading
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