Author Archives: Pete Guither

I took lots of pictures in Vienna today, but I thought I’d share this one with you.

Group against pot initiative plans lectures The group opposing Amendment 44, which seeks to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes, said Wednesday that a series of lectures will serve as the primary weapon in the campaign. The lectures by various experts … Continue reading →

Yep. They’re kicking me out of here in 10 minutes and I haven’t even been able to download all my email yet. Heading for Vienna tomorrow by boat up the Danube River. The riots in Budapest have been relatively well-mannered … Continue reading →

I’m having a very hard time keeping up with all the news while on vacation, so do your stuff! You guys are the greatest!

This is late coming to you because of my vacation — I had very little internet access on top of the mountain at Lomnicky Stit in Slovakia, and I’m now in the basement of an open-late internet store in Budapest … Continue reading →

“bullet” Scott Morgan has a debate recap. “bullet” Mirjan notes this article, which implies a shortage of opium-based medicines even in “first-world” countries. And yet we eradicate in Afghanistan, thereby driving the country into the hands of criminals. Stupid. “bullet” … Continue reading →

The drug czar’s blog has a really outrageously stupid post: It’s Just A Little Pot…And Some Guns…And… Marijuana near schools: Harmless? (With video) The story is about how some guns were found near a marijuana bust. Well, duh! It’s prohibition, … Continue reading →

Somebody give me a good report on this: WHAT: Screening of “Waiting to Inhale,” followed by debate on medical marijuana WHO: Clarence Page, David Murray, Andrea Barthwell, Rob Kampia, Ethan Nadlemann WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m. WHERE: E Street … Continue reading →

“bullet” Maia Szalavitz asks the Democrats the right question. [thanks, Tom] “bullet” Latino Leaders Take Position Against Drug War. Mendoza said, “As Latinos, we are finally waking up to the fact that this war is a waste of money and … Continue reading →

I keep seeing this for sale all over Prague (or at least in the tourist areas). It’s made with hemp seeds and there are seeds at the bottom of each bottle.