Monthly Archives: August 2015

Asset Forfeiture push-back

It feels like there’s a growing concern around the country regarding the travesty of use of civil asset forfeiture to steal from citizens. We’re starting to see more states push back in their laws, and this has to be because … Continue reading

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Open Thread

Sorry for the lack of posts recently – have been busy dealing with start of school and retirement planning (this is my last semester). Here’s a ridiculous piece for your amusement. It’s a week old, but I couldn’t resist… Marijuana … Continue reading

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The drug war hard at work

Drug War Enables Police Roadside Sexual Assault The mere suspicion of marijuana was enough to provoke a thorough search of the woman’s car and, when nothing was found, Ms. Corley was subjected to a horrific and humiliating roadside body cavity … Continue reading

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Keeping us safe from hackberry bushes

Another in the lost list of incidents of law enforcement not knowing (or apparently caring) what marijuana actually is… and doing so with extreme prejudice. The Ridiculous Warrant Application Behind a Fruitless Marijuana Raid. A Texas cop was sure those … Continue reading

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What about the children?

So, one of the big pieces of recent news was this: Teen Marijuana Use Not Linked to Later Depression, Lung Cancer, Other Health Problems, Research Finds Chronic marijuana use by teenage boys does not appear to be linked to later … Continue reading

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DEA chief upgraded from ‘incompetent’ to ‘almost as smart as a 5th grader’

New DEA Chief: ‘Heroin Is Clearly More Dangerous Than Marijuana’ The new Drug Enforcement Administration chief has finally made it clear: Marijuana is safer than heroin. DEA head Chuck Rosenberg told reporters Wednesday morning at the administration’s headquarters that “heroin … Continue reading

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DOJ misled Congress

Tom Angell’s got a pretty good scoop: Exclusive: Justice Department Admits Misleading Congress on Marijuana Vote Justice Department officials misinformed members of Congress about the effects of a medical marijuana amendment being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives, according … Continue reading

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Violation of rights?

This is the most bizarre thing I’ve read all week. Suspended Cops Say Video of Them Eating Marijuana Edibles During a Raid Violated Their Privacy You may remember this – the video was widely circulated of cops who had raided … Continue reading

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like a bad penny

John Walters. He keeps showing up. I feel like I have a long-term dysfunctional relationship with this man. It’s been so many years that this blog has had to deal with him in one way or another. After he left … Continue reading

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