Author Archives: Pete Guither

The Nevada Appeal newspaper makes an interesting slip in their headline about Drug Czar John Walters and the Nevada Supreme Court’s ruling: High court avoids drug lord disclosure case Maybe it’s not so silly. After all, he is an internationally … Continue reading →

An anonymous friend send me this little news item (you have to scroll down): Citizens Police Academy will open a 13-week training course Aug. 31. During the three-hour-long sessions at the Palm Springs Police Department training center, citizens will learn … Continue reading →

On February 1, 2002, Cecil Knox was seeing patients in his Roanoke, Virginia, clinic when more than a dozen federal agents burst through the doors with guns drawn. Helmeted, shielded, and wearing bullet-proof vests, they terrified waiting patients and employees. … Continue reading →

Libby at Last One Speaks does a great job of keeping me up to date with the activities of LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition). One quote in particular in her recent post struck me: “Legalization of drugs is not intended … Continue reading →

Martin at Media Crapola has the story about Martha Witherspoon, a 75-year-old great-grandmother, who just finished serving 15 years in prison for buying cocaine from a narc. Martin concludes his post with this strong point: Not to pick on the … Continue reading →

Eugene Volokh’s post last night (“Crime and Poverty“) links approvingly to “A Real Story of Two Americas” by Doug Kern at Tech Central and discusses the link between poverty and crime. Unfortunately, both Doug Kern and Eugene Volokh buy into … Continue reading →

I might have to check this out, despite the steep $60 price tag: Medicinal Uses of Cannabis and Cannabinoids. From the press release: CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 13, 2004–The Pharmaceutical Press, the publications division of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, … Continue reading →

However, in this case, the ones possessing the marijuana illegally are law enforcement officers, who stole it from medical marijuana patients. As Reuters reports, “Californians want their marijuana back”. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A group of 38 California medical marijuana … Continue reading →

The article by Anita Hamilton titled This Bud’s For The U.S.: Canada’s relaxed drug laws may be fueling a boom in marijuana exports to America repeats many of the drug warriors’ standard deceptions, including: Although the actual potency of BC … Continue reading →

There’s lots that I missed while I was gone. Here’s a few good items worth reading. More may be coming later. “bullet” Stephen Young is a good friend and an excellent drug policy reformer. You should read his article The … Continue reading →