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There’s apparently no limit to zero tolerance drug paranoia.
Trophy Club, Texas Kyle Robertson, 16, was suspended from school because his eyes were red and watery. On the basis of this fact alone, they decided he had been smoking pot. No other reasons for bloodshot eyes were considered, like … Continue reading
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Never forget…
Never forget how the prohibitionists will willingly and eagerly exploit tragedy and death in order to market their profitable drug war and protect their gravy train. Never forget how the DEA built a museum exhibit glorifying themselves, centered around the … Continue reading
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STFU is not bad advice
Ex-DEA Administrators Call on Obama to Sue if CA Voters Legalize Pot As California voters gear up for a November 2 vote on Proposition 19, a ballot measure that would legalize the growth, possession and distribution of marijuana, nine former … Continue reading
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What’s that pot leaf look like again?
A two week investigation in Canada resulted in a 60-year-old woman in handcuffs as police discovered… tomato and dahlia plants. It’s just so hard identifying those pot leaves. At least they discovered their mistake before hauling away 300-400 horsemint plants. … Continue reading
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Obama, Clinton, Mexico spar over characterizations, ignore elephant
It’s really pretty funny (in a sad way). Obama Retracts Clinton’s Comparison of Mexican Violence to Colombia Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – President Obama took the unusual step Thursday of retracting a statement made a day earlier by Secretary … Continue reading
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Little known?
Former NM gov is little known but has big ideas Obviously, I’ve paid more attention to him because I’m involved in drug policy and his views are favorable to drug policy reform, but I find it odd that he’s known … Continue reading
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Scientologist supporter Sheriff Lee Baca, intoxicated by money and hysteria, makes rookie mistakes in campaign against marijuana
Sheriff Lee Baca, co-chair of the Prop 19 opposition has certainly been outspoken. The Los Angeles County sheriff has escalated his war of words against California medical marijuana dispensaries, saying as many as 97 percent operate as criminal enterprises. Some … Continue reading
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Questions
Someone sent me a link to a blog. Now, it’s pretty rare that I mention a blog that has only one post so far, but it’s a pretty big post. The blog is Prop 19 Questions and the first post … Continue reading
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Peru would like a little death and destruction
Lima President Alan Garcia said he is willing to accept U.S. military aid to combat drug traffickers, provided that this help is in the logistical and training areas, a Peruvian newspaper reported Sunday, citing an interview the head of state … Continue reading
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The Guardian continues the discussion
The Guardian has consistently been one of the media leaders in talking openly about the drug war — all aspects. This weekend was no exception… What Britain could learn from Portugal’s drugs policy by Peter Beaumont In the midst of … Continue reading
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