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Servetus on The war on drugs expands into new territories: “The15th World Congress on Polyphenols (AKA cannabinoids) is set to convene at “ADEIT ‘Fundación Universitat’, Valencia, Spain, & Online.” On…” Aug 10, 20:25
Servetus on A step toward justice for Breonna Taylor: “Falsified affidavits have long been the sine qua non for drug enforcement. It’s encouraging that this fraud is now gaining…” Aug 5, 21:06
Servetus on The war on drugs expands into new territories: “It’s not only doctors who are legally driven to prioritize their careers over their patients’ healthcare as it’s been with…” Aug 3, 22:02
Servetus on Improbable Anecdotes: “Women are using cannabis to treat adverse perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms: 3-AUG-2022…A new study suggests that it is becoming more…” Aug 3, 18:44
Servetus on Improbable Anecdotes: “CBD is being used successfully in treating treatment-resistant anxiety in young people: 3-AUG-2022…The Cannabidiol Youth Anxiety Pilot Study found that…” Aug 3, 18:21
darkcycle on Improbable Anecdotes: “We have thousands of years experience….hundreds upon hundreds of thousands of users, worldwide…over that extended period of time…and Ethan found…” Aug 1, 12:56
NorCalNative on Improbable Anecdotes: “darkcycle, based on your comment I suspect you haven’t listened to the Ethan Russo interview at Project CBD. Project CBD/Resources/Video/Ethan…” Jul 31, 15:11
darkcycle on Improbable Anecdotes: “Three. As in more than two…wait. Not even three, two. The other case they “appreciated” the use of cannabis, while…” Jul 31, 13:20
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Drugs, Morality, and Peter Hitchens
So I ended up in a twitter exchange with Peter Hitchens… It started with a note from Evert Rauwendaal… @TransformDrugs @DrugWarRant Oh dear. Peter Hitchens in Australia to talk about the morality of drug taking http://t.co/7zg52v0UcA Peter Hitchens noticed and … Continue reading
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Just when you think Peter Hitchens can sink no lower…
… he does. Remember the tragedy that I posted about a little while ago? A young man had been caught with a tiny amount of marijuana, and, aggravated by a police mistake, was in jeopardy of losing his career plans, … Continue reading
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Peter Hitchens is completely right… in his own mind
We’ve followed Peter Hitchens’ anti-marijuana screeds in the past. This one, for example was a real classic. Well, apparently the discussion has been continuing and now Peter answers his critics in Resting My Case. It’s a doozy. I believe myself … Continue reading
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Hitchens entertains as usual
We’ve discussed Peter Hitchens fairly often, and he’s a bit of a one-note wonder when it comes to drug policy, but his writing is so damned entertaining, it’s hard to pass up. So you want to legalise cannabis? You must … Continue reading
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You’re merely a mule and have no useful information. Die.
No softening of anti-drug war Singapore explains its new adjusted death penalty plans. SINGAPORE – Singapore’s move to introduce changes to its mandatory death penalty for drug offences will boost its agencies’ ability to fight the growing scourge both at … Continue reading
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Upcoming debates
Friday, March 9 The War on Drugs Has Failed. Is Legalization the Answer? James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University Friday (tomorrow) at Noon Eastern: Russ Belville vs. Kevin Sabet (should be interesting!) Live Stream Here’s … Continue reading
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Deadly but legal
I consumed some of it today. Right out in public where I could be seen. Savored it slowly and obviously. There was even a police officer there for some other reason… saw me… and turned away, completely uninterested. It’s everywhere … Continue reading
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Packets of Madness
Packets of Reefer Madness wrapped up in a caricature called Peter Hitchens. The crazed smile that says: It’s the little packets of madness that we really need to fear There is another aspect of this case that the smug media … Continue reading
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Wanker Extraordinaire
Peter Hitchens Don’t read this unless you’re interested in raising your blood pressure.
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And now for something completely ridiculous…
Peter Hitchens in the Daily Mail Eliot Ness couldn’t stop booze, but he would win today’s war on drugs […] If only our policies were actually punitive. But drug use and possession are almost entirely unpunished, which is why they … Continue reading
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