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Children of the Drug War

There’s an important new book out by Damon Barrett called “Children of the Drug War,” available at Amazon, but also available to read for free online (it’s that important).

This collection of original essays looks at the impact of the war on drugs on children, young people and their families.

I knew right away […]

August 9th, 2011 by Pete | Permalink | 30 comments - (Comments are closed)

Majority of Americans Ready to Legalize Marijuana

Here are the key statistics from the latest Angus Reid Public Opinion Poll.

55% support the legalization of marijuana, with greatest support from: Democrats: 63% Independents: 61% Men: 57% Aged 35-54: 57% 67% think the “War on Drugs” has been a failure… however Only 10% support legalizing ecstasy 9% powder cocaine 8% heroin 7% meth […]

August 9th, 2011 by Pete | Permalink | 28 comments - (Comments are closed)

Open Thread

Drug Czar ‘Too Busy” to Meet With Fellow Cops – by Norm Stamper

Norm sends a letter to Gil Kerlikowske:

Subject: You Can Run But You Can’t Hide

We didn’t just drop by on June 14, Gil. We had sent emails and made phone calls asking for a meeting. Our requests went unanswered. So […]

August 9th, 2011 by Pete | Permalink | 24 comments - (Comments are closed)