Author Archives: Pete Guither

Doesn’t he realize how much this approach backfired in the Superbowl ad? Drug czar gives warning Federal official calls marijuana growers dangerous terrorists […] John P. Walters, President Bush’s drug czar, said the people who plant and tend the gardens … Continue reading →

I really admire the tenacity and patience of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) in their dealings with HHS and the Data Quality Act complaint. For those who have been with me for years, you know about this story quite well. … Continue reading →

“bullet” This is why the police have lost credibility and lost the cooperation of the citizens. An 8-year-old girl is on a trip with her grandfather (who is also her best friend). The grandfather is killed, crushed under his truck … Continue reading →

Foreign Policy in Focus’ Laura Carlsen has a fascinating piece: Militarizing Mexico: The New War on Drugs The U.S. model not only served to bolster the presidency. It has also proven useful as a tool for geopolitical control abroad. By … Continue reading →

David Murray has absolutely no shame. Get this from his prepared statement: Funded by millions from those who want to legalize marijuana outright, marijuana lobbyists have now been deployed to Capitol Hill and to States across the Nation to employ … Continue reading →

Via Alexander DeLuca “The DEA‰s Regulation of Medicine“ July 12, 2007 – 10:00 AM 2237 Rayburn House Office Building House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security There will be a live webcast of the hearings … Continue reading →

I like this approach by the MPP in pre-empting the Drug Czar’s photo op: Drug Czar’s CA Photo-Op Can’t Hide Failure of Marijuana Policies, MPP Charges REDDING, CALIFORNIA — White House Drug Czar John Walters’ Thursday marijuana “eradication” photo-op in … Continue reading →

Via the ACLU: SANTA BARBARA, CA – The American Civil Liberties Union applauded today’s ruling by a California Superior Court judge to uphold a voter-enacted initiative that directs police to focus resources on serious crime by making marijuana use the … Continue reading →

I’m still on the road, spending some good quality time with my folks, and can only get decent internet access when I sneak away to some cafe for a few minutes. I’ll be back full time on Thursday, but will … Continue reading →

Having a great time in Iowa, and I just got access to the internet for the first time. Some good discussions in comments below. And here are a couple of other things that caught my attention: “bullet” Nice wording from … Continue reading →