Author Archives: Pete Guither

Quick Takes

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Pete Guither

“bullet” Via Radley, a letter to the editor that makes my head explode: Quit drug raid grandstanding “bullet” Stoners in the Mist I’ve been meaning to post this for awhile — the above is a trailer for ONDCP’s bizarre new … Continue reading →

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Tax Day

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Pete Guither
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Midwest SSDP Regional Conference this Saturday

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Pete Guither

If you’re in range of Central Illinois, why don’t you join us this weekend for the midwest regional Students for Sensible Drug Policy conference, hosted by Illinois State University SSDP (of which I am the faculty adviser). Friday, April 18: … Continue reading →

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Some reading

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Pete Guither

“bullet” Matthew Fogg: The War on Drugs is a War on our Youth “bullet” Kurt L. Schmoke: Drug Sanity

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A Speech a Presidential Candidate Could Make

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Pete Guither

Based on a back and forth discussion about drug policy and the 2008 election between thehim and Pat Rogers, thehim posed this challenge to Pat: Write up a speech that Obama could make on drug policy that wouldá Win your … Continue reading →

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Trust us, we’re from the government.

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Pete Guither

Administration Set to Use New Spy Program in U.S. Spy satellites trained on us. And not just for scientific and homeland security reasons, but also specifically for law enforcement. But don’t worry, the administration says that privacy and civil rights … Continue reading →

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Five Plants, part two

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Pete Guither

In case you missed it in the Open Thread below and comments, please read the story of one of ours. What Passes for Justice in America Today? by Red no more Why the burglar alarm went off, Steve Haver still … Continue reading →

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Open Thread

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Pete Guither

“bullet” In Germany, people are getting poisoned by smoking pot that has been mixed with particles of lead in order to increase its weight and maximize profits. A dangerous and stupid practice that should, and probably will, backfire on those … Continue reading →

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The exciting new method of scientific analysis called… hearsay

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Pete Guither

Apparently getting a job as a coroner in the UK requires three things: Ears A creative imagination The ability to talk in nonsensical convoluted sentences. Cannabis Linked to Man’s Suicide A CORONER has urged MPs to look into the death … Continue reading →

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Nothing like the feel of a silk chemise and thong against your skin while tracking kingpins in the jungle

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Pete Guither

Via Rob at To the People comes this nice little piece in the Washington Post. Federal employees used government credit cards to pay for lingerie, gambling, iPods, Internet dating services, and a $13,000 steak-and-liquor dinner, according to a new audit … Continue reading →

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