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Servetus on Marijuana prohibition and the origins of totalitarianism: “Gene therapy alternative for chronic pain might replace use of opioids: 7-Jan-2026 –Philadelphia—A preclinical study uncovered a new gene therapy…” Jan 11, 10:57
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Corruption is inevitable
We’ve talked here often about the corruption that is an integral part of the drug war. There are a lot of corrupting influences, but one of the most egregious is the notion that law enforcement can go out and seize … Continue reading
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There is no way to peace, peace is the way.
Narco News has a statement from Javier Sicilia and the Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity. They’ve been working to stop the drug war (in particular, the use of military against citizens) in Mexico and have tried to work … Continue reading
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Will the feds bust the feds for conspiracy?
Documents: Feds allegedly allowed Sinaloa cartel to move cocaine into U.S. for information U.S. federal agents allegedly allowed the Sinaloa drug cartel to traffic several tons of cocaine into the United States in exchange for information about rival cartels, according … Continue reading
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New stuff to buy
I haven’t updated the Drug WarRant Cafe Press store for quite some time, so I thought I should at least put a couple of new things in there. This elegant and understated clock avoids the clutter of numbers scattered all … Continue reading
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Grasping for problems
Link Some state lawmakers are hoping all the fuss over the White case will focus public attention on the growing problem of drugged driving, a crime that’s difficult to detect and hard to prosecute. Although Kathleen White was suspected of … Continue reading
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Quotes for the day
Stupid Quote of the Day: Dick Little in the Paradise Post must have thought Reefer Madness was a documentary. How many will smoke pot and deteriorate into mindless morons who will have to be cared for in public hospitals and … Continue reading
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Prosecutors continue to reach new lows in the war against the people we need to help
John H. Tucker has an excellent feature in the Riverfront Times: Angela Halliday was a junkie. Does that make her a murderer? It’s a powerful in-depth article about a couple who shared everything – their lives, their love, their possessions, … Continue reading
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Odds and Ends
The International Business Times is really a joke of an online publication, and has published some really bad pro-drug-warrior stuff in the past. Here’s another one, this by Amrutha Gayathri: Why DEA is Against Legalizing Smoked Marijuana It’s mostly a … Continue reading
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Deadly but legal
I consumed some of it today. Right out in public where I could be seen. Savored it slowly and obviously. There was even a police officer there for some other reason… saw me… and turned away, completely uninterested. It’s everywhere … Continue reading
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Buying respect with stolen money
John Payne, at Americans for Forfeiture Reform, has an interesting piece titled Bizarro Robin Hood We’ve talked here at length about the corrupting influence of asset forfeiture, and it is my belief that it is inherently wrong for any agency … Continue reading
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