Author Archives: Pete Guither

Here’s another amazing example of drug war gone crazy.

Celebrate and Remember… Amendment I: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, … Continue reading →

No, not that one… This one: Secret report says war on hard drugs has failed: A secret Downing Street report on crack and heroin, suppressed by ministers, has discovered that the government’s war on drugs has failed. The document, seen … Continue reading →

Libby beat me to this one, too. I’d really like to see this in some other media sources, but this is very exciting news. In fact, it should be front page. From Fred Gardner at CounterPunch, comes this: Marijuana smoking … Continue reading →

Libby at Last One Speaks nails it. This article in the Globe and Mail points out that the police in Canada are having a harder time busting grow-ops since a new privacy regulation prevents utility companies from ratting out paying … Continue reading →

While much of the press is going to go nuts analyzing the future of three or four specific issues (probably not including the 4th, 9th, or 10th amendments — my areas of concern), this article at Reason is one of … Continue reading →

Now that Justice O’Connor is retiring from the Court, I just thought I should officially make it clear that I am willing to serve, if nominated.

Link CHICAGO — The City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday banning the sale of marijuana-flavored lollipops, gumdrops and other treats, becoming the first major city to prohibit the confections that have appeared in convenience stores nationwide. The candies are legal … Continue reading →

Coming home from work today, I saw some guys putting up a large sign right next to the main drag through town (Bloomington, IL). It read: 4th of July – Defend your Freedom – Celebrate the Bill of Rights Made … Continue reading →

That’s the beauty of a free country. And today’s idiot is Steve Steiner of Dads and Mad Moms Against Drug Dealers (that would be DAMMADD for you acronym buffs). Here’s the press release: DAMMADD: Video Footage Exposes Pro Drug MovementTIOGA … Continue reading →