Author Archives: Pete Guither

Paquita writes to me: Poor Colombia, I love that country. The Indians are like a slice of cheese in a sandwich, the AUC on the Northen slope and the FARC on the Southern one. No ceasefire at all, the paramilitaries … Continue reading →

The editorial in the Argus: Restricting sales of cold meds key to war on drugs Wow. Good thing we finally figured that one out. Now we can win the war on drugs. Second stupidest headline of the day? The editorial … Continue reading →

A 60- year old man recovering from cancer who uses marijuana is busted for “a few baby-sized plants and a small amount of commercial weed.” Before the case is even heard, the Tennessee Tax man comes and charges him for … Continue reading →

This column in the Charlotte Observer by Bill Reeside, Jr. is just fun to read. It made me smile, which is important now and then. Marijuana, tobacco, cocaine, beer, ecstasy, chocolate, Viagra, aspirin, codeine, French fries, Prozac. These are all … Continue reading →

This is the Australian woman who had marijuana found in her bag at customs in Indonesia (quite likely innocent, based on what I’ve read). TalkLeft has been all over this one, so go there for the full coverage. I’m sure … Continue reading →

Be afraid, mothers and fathers. There’s an insidious disease that infects the minds of the weak and gullible. This is your brain… on propaganda. Don’t Underestimate the Danger of Marijuana Use by Larissa Lytwyn (yes that’s her) [Thanks to all … Continue reading →

Via Scott at Grits for Breakfast with additional information at Drug Policy Alliance: Congresswoman Jackson Lee’s bill would [prohibit] states from spending federal money on anti-drug task forces unless they have laws to prevent people from being convicted of drug … Continue reading →

“bullet” Los Zetas are coming! Citizens and police in Arizona and California border areas are being warned by the Justice Department: … a group of rogue Mexican military commandos may be headed this way. They’re thought to be setting up … Continue reading →

In today’s Virginia Gazette: Drug Forum Draws National Interest by editor Rusty Carter. Well, it drew my interest as well, for a couple of reasons… Drug prevention is so high on the radar screen that the White House is watching … Continue reading →

A very powerful article by Gary Fields in the Wall Street Journal: Arrested Development. The article shows that prison is only part of the societal destruction caused by the war on drugs. Once these non-violent prisoners are finally released, there … Continue reading →