Monthly Archives: September 2009

There are a lot of different models of drug legalization that could be considered. To my knowledge, none of them involve strapping bombs to donkeys.

Kudos to Rachel Hillier Pratt for responding so pleasantly to our post about her article, and for having the integrity to agree to correct her article once informed of inaccuracies. We’ve got some fascinating discussions going on. David Raynes continues … Continue reading →

I’ve long thought that Illinois v. Caballes was one of the worst of a series of Constitutionally bad 4th Amendment decisions by the Supreme Court. In a nutshell, the Supremes, led by Justice Stevens, ruled that, even absent any other … Continue reading →

Did anyone participate in A Dialogue with the Drug Czar? Reactions?

That’s the title of this OpEd by Gwynne Dyer It’s too early to say that there is a general revolt against the “war on drugs” that the United States has been waging for the past 39 years, but something significant … Continue reading →

With the resignation/ouster of Mexico’s Medina-Mora this week, I was wondering what Calderon was considering. Now we know. MEXICO CITY (AP) — With a new attorney general, Mexican President Felipe Calderdon is trying to get even tougher on drug cartels … Continue reading →

Apparently so. H/T Transform miniblog

Missouri Local officials are optimistic and “excited” that support is building for a statewide law requiring prescriptions to purchase medicine containing pseudoephedrine. During a roundtable discussion Tuesday with national drug czar Gil Kerlikowske, the issue was discussed and “to a … Continue reading →

… or rather, the way they avoid thinking. Over at RealPolice.net forum a junior commenter asked a question about marijuana and D.U.I., ending with this relatively innocuous statement: I’m pretty liberal on my marijuana views. Don’t smoke it myself, but … Continue reading →

I keep learning more and adding little features to the site. You’ve probably already noted the Recent Posts and Recent Comments on the left bar. Now I’ve added links to the Most Commented posts in the past 20 days. This … Continue reading →