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Leave those kids alone

Regardless of what you think of this study about spanking leading to drug abuse later in life, if you’re writing for the Drug Free America Foundation (DFAF), you probably shouldn’t be going on record as being in favor of hitting … Continue reading

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Putting infographic lipstick on a pig

I received this wonderfully cheery email today from Alicia Sherman: Hello! Hope you are have a wonderful start to your summer! I wanted to show off an Infographic my agency just rolled out about Drugs in the Work Place. I … Continue reading

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Open Thread

Presidential election today in Mexico.

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Positive jury nullification development in New Hampshire

Jury Nullification Law Signed by New Hampshire Governor Here’s the new language that has been passed: 519:23-a Right of Accused. In all criminal proceedings the court shall permit the defense to inform the jury of its right to judge the … Continue reading

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Finally, a Daily Mail story that I can support

Via Glenn Greenwald… ‘Marijuana changed us from Nazis to peace-loving hippies’: Twin sisters who sparked outrage with pop band named after gas used to kill Jews claim they’ve grown up Now, however, at the age of 20, the twins have … Continue reading

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Abuses of the law are getting so bad that State Troopers are rebelling against their own agency!

Via Radley Balko… NHP Troopers Sue Department Over K-9 Program LAS VEGAS — A group of Nevada Highway Patrol troopers and a retired police sergeant have filed a racketeering complaint against the NHP and Las Vegas Metro Police in U.S. … Continue reading

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More from Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol

Billboard on carding children: Dear Dad: Here’s their website.

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Jon Stewart catches Gov. Christie re: marijuana vs. sports betting

Nice piece on The Daily Show The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Of Vice and Men – New York Weed Bill Dies & Chris Christie’s Veto Threat www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor … Continue reading

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Warning signs

One in five young people…

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Marijuana Decriminalization in Chicago

Chicago to Decriminalize Marijuana The Chicago City Council passed — by a vote of 43 to 2 — an ordinance today that will decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. People caught with less than half an ounce of marijuana may now … Continue reading

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