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Daily Archives: January 6, 2008
Would taxes save lives?
Jim Leitzel once again promotes the idea that higher taxes on alcohol will save lives. I’m skeptical. However, I’d be willing to believe it would work if it was paired with the simultaneous legalization of marijuana, at low cost and … Continue reading
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Another drug war victim – Tarika Wilson
On Friday, 26-year-old Tarika Wilson, single mother of six, was shot by police in her home and killed. Her one-year-old son was also shot as she held him and will survive. Two dogs were shot and one died. Tarika’s boyfriend … Continue reading
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Use of betel nut by humans emerged 25,000 years ago: 9-Sep-2026 -- A team of Griffith University archaeologists has uncovered…