Monthly Archives: May 2008

My Deep Thoughts page got picked up by StumbleUpon and then Reddit, drawing a large number of new visitors to the site. There’s a fairly good discussion in the Reddits comments. Welcome to any new folks who found their way … Continue reading →

He’s got an interesting idea. Every time some young person dies in a tragic situation, lawmakers seem to rush to make a law named after that youth that increases penalties or outlaws more things. Irv Hoffman, however, wants “Rachel’s Law” … Continue reading →

The ACLU has launched a new group blog: ACLU Blog of Rights. It appears to have some real potential, with a range of contributing writers that includes Glenn Greenwald, and with categories that includes drug law reform, among other anti-authoritarian … Continue reading →

“bullet” Radley Balko has more information on the Chesapeake raid. It’s not real pretty. “bullet” Department of the obvious. Authorities: Traffickers using highways to transport drugs “bullet” I wonder if this was the same highway… Truck Spills Tons of Oreos … Continue reading →

I’ve decided I’m annoyed by stupid people this week. So here’s another rant about them. I’m not talking about just any stupid people — in other words, not the ones who just sit at home and watch 700 Club reruns … Continue reading →

There’s lots more coverage of Rachel Hoffman’s murder every day. Rachel Hoffman’s friends and supporters protested police department actions and remembered Rachel. And much more information continues to surface… Hoffman didn’t have “Confidential Informant” training TPD officials said they didn’t … Continue reading →

“bullet” Minnesotans for Compassionate Care are having to counter some really outrageous claims by the Police Association. “bullet” In the “duh” headline category: CNN’s Lou Dobbs Is Clueless When It Comes to the Drug War “bullet” Scott Morgan: Tallahassee PD’s … Continue reading →

Daniel writes me with this link saying: “those repubs are insane.” And I’ve got to agree. One of the most bizarre things I’ve read in the silly season of politics. The GOP seems to be claiming that Obama’s suggestion — … Continue reading →

Yet another driving study that confirms what we already know. This one specifically compared THC intoxication and alcohol intoxication. THC primarily caused elevation in physical effort and physical discomfort during the drive while alcohol tended to affect sleepiness level. After … Continue reading →

There’s one problem often faced by those of us well versed in the facts of the drug war. We know the history and the science. We’re able to clearly distinguish the difference between negative consequences of drugs and negative consequences … Continue reading →