Author Archives: Pete Guither

One of the things that really worried me about the ridiculous gateway assertions in the rat study below was how some of the more gullible (or outright corrupt) media outlets would play the story. And I was right to worry. … Continue reading →

Via The Drug Update, I see that someone’s trying to drag out the old gateway theory again. The gateway theory really only holds true in one respect — that people who buy marijuana have to do so from criminals who … Continue reading →

Several people have passed on this bizarre specious drivel attempting to pass itself off as historical analysis by John C. Burnham. The United States has won the war against illegal drugs. That was the conclusion of a unique gathering on … Continue reading →

Anybody know if there’s anything new on the Americans for Safe Access efforts to get Health and Human Services to respond on medical marijuana using the Data Quality Act? As a re-cap… again… Oh, just read this. Anyway, the last … Continue reading →

Paul Campos has a fascinating OpEd out that is getting some visibility… The standard story is that Prohibition was a bad idea because it couldn’t “work.” It’s said the attempt to make America dry was doomed to failure because our … Continue reading →

Link On June 28, Rep. Jerry Weller voted to continue wasting our tax dollars on harassing sick people in other states who are following their doctors’ instructions and state law. Eleven states have made it legal for patients with cancer, … Continue reading →

[I’ll be gone for a few days (without much internet access), helping my parents celebrate their 84th birthday (Mom’s is on July 4)] I’m pleased to see that the American Flag will fly free this weekend, narrowly escaping Congress’ attempt … Continue reading →

I’m not sure I can say what really happened this week with the shooting of Kenneth Jamar in Huntsville during a drug raid, but it sure doesn’t seem like the task force has a clue either. They’re sure that what … Continue reading →

The vote was 163 in favor, 259 opposed. In my opinion, those who voted against it did so, for the most part, for one of two reasons: Fear of appearing soft on… anything. Fear of getting reduced campaign contributions from … Continue reading →

Today is likely the day for the next attempt. This is the fourth time that the HInchey amendment has been brought forward, and I have high hopes balanced with election year pessimism. A couple of new things on our side … Continue reading →