Author Archives: Pete Guither

I’ve decided I’m annoyed by stupid people this week. So here’s another rant about them. I’m not talking about just any stupid people — in other words, not the ones who just sit at home and watch 700 Club reruns … Continue reading →

There’s lots more coverage of Rachel Hoffman’s murder every day. Rachel Hoffman’s friends and supporters protested police department actions and remembered Rachel. And much more information continues to surface… Hoffman didn’t have “Confidential Informant” training TPD officials said they didn’t … Continue reading →

“bullet” Minnesotans for Compassionate Care are having to counter some really outrageous claims by the Police Association. “bullet” In the “duh” headline category: CNN’s Lou Dobbs Is Clueless When It Comes to the Drug War “bullet” Scott Morgan: Tallahassee PD’s … Continue reading →

Daniel writes me with this link saying: “those repubs are insane.” And I’ve got to agree. One of the most bizarre things I’ve read in the silly season of politics. The GOP seems to be claiming that Obama’s suggestion — … Continue reading →

Yet another driving study that confirms what we already know. This one specifically compared THC intoxication and alcohol intoxication. THC primarily caused elevation in physical effort and physical discomfort during the drive while alcohol tended to affect sleepiness level. After … Continue reading →

There’s one problem often faced by those of us well versed in the facts of the drug war. We know the history and the science. We’re able to clearly distinguish the difference between negative consequences of drugs and negative consequences … Continue reading →

… particularly if you’re also wearing a badge. “The agents actually brought with them 146 pounds of marijuana in the trunk of an undercover vehicle,” […] In addition to posing as drug buyers, [undercover officers] pose as drug dealers and … Continue reading →

Chief Dennis Jones, describing murdered Rachel Hoffman: “She was completing a diversion program for possession of over 20 grams of marijuana and pending felony charges for possession with intent to sell MDA (or Ecstacy), maintaining a drug house, possession of … Continue reading →

WFLA-FM 100.7, Tallahassee, FL http://www.wflafm.com Wednesday, May 14th at 7:30 am EDT “The Morning Show” with Preston Scott and Eric Eggers Guest: Mike Jones of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Topic: The Rachael Hoffman murder

If you smoke between two ounces and nine ounces of marijuana every week, it’s possible that you might be at an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. But we don’t actually have any, uh, actual evidence of it. Link