Monthly Archives: November 2007

Why are you afraid of freedom?

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Pete Guither

That’s a question I have for prohibitionists. What got me going on this is the ending of the national anthem… O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave… If we’re the home of the brave and … Continue reading →

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Responses to Nadelmann’s ‘Legalize It’ in Foreign Policy

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Pete Guither

Via Vice Squad, I learn that Foreign Policy magazine has published some letters in the November/December issue, responding to Ethan Nadelmann’s cover article

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Getting together and the Conference in New Orleans

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Pete Guither

I really enjoyed spending a little time with a couple of Drug WarRant readers this weekend in Chicago. I’m hoping to be able to spend time with more of you in December at the 2007 International Drug Policy Reform Conference … Continue reading →

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Open Thread

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Pete Guither

Lots of important stuff to catch up with… “bullet” It’s great having thehim back in action. Check out this fantastic visual guide to the U.S. drug war in Mexico. “bullet”

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Answering the right question

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Pete Guither

Jamie over at Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer: Just a week or so ago, I was having a conversation with a fellow Austin criminal defense attorney about whether ëdecriminalization/legalization‰ would reduce or increase crime. Like me, he is strongly against our … Continue reading →

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Heh

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Pete Guither

Your choice: Why is Marijuana Illegal? Why is Marijuana Illegal?

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Drew Carey on Medical Marijuana

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Pete Guither

This is the latest release over at the new Reason.tv. Nicely done piece — about 10 minutes long.

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Who’s who in prohibition

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Pete Guither

After a suggestion from Alex a couple of days ago, I have been putting together a new page: Who’s Who in Drug Prohibtion. It’s not intended to provide detailed bios on drug war officials, pundits and organization (detailed bios can … Continue reading →

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