Daily Archives: May 7, 2009

We’ve reached the point where majority public opinion on marijuana legalization depends on how you ask the question.

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Pete Guither

New Zogby poll: 52% favor legalization Voters were asked: “Scarce law enforcement and prison resources, a desire to neutralize drug cartels and the need for new sources of revenue have resurrected the topic of legalizing marijuana. Proponents say it makes … Continue reading →

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Obama – then and now

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Pete Guither

Then: “The President also supports lifting the federal ban on needle exchange, which could dramatically reduce rates of infection among drug users.” Now (page 795 of the budget appendix released today): “Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no funds … Continue reading →

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Drugs, elephants and imaginary children

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Pete Guither

Bernd Debusmann has a good OpEd at Reuters: Drugs, elephants and American prisons Are the 305 million people living in the United States the most evil in the world? Is this the reason why the U.S., with 5 percent of … Continue reading →

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John Walters and Jeffrey Miron on CNN

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Pete Guither

CNN covers Schwarzenegger’s call for a debate on marijuana legalization and brings on Jeffrey Miron and John Walters (Warning: Walters will make you want to throw things, so get breakables out of close reach. See if you can count the … Continue reading →

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