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The debate continues
Day 2 of the Los Angeles Times’ “Dust-up” between Jacob Sullum and Cully Stimson on drug policy is now up. It’s turning into a real gem of a series. The Part 2 question: Do federal raids of legal local marijuana … Continue reading
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A 420 message on 4/21
I experienced a fascinating synergy this weekend that has made me even more optimistic than my normal glass-half-full self. An energized group of young people from colleges all over the midwest converged for a day of speakers and workshops here … Continue reading
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More interesting stuff
“bullet” Check out this counterpoint between Jacob Sullum and Charles “Cully” Stimson in the L.A. Times. Sullum, as usual, really has it together and his arguments are really impossible to refute, which is why Stimson apparently has to act like … Continue reading
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Open Thread
Postings have been a bit light the past few days. Let’s see… 63 hours of four-square (to raise money for scholarships), the midwest conference of SSDP, Theatre of Ted (performance event), RockSquare (outdoor rock concert of local bands in conjunction … Continue reading
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Barney Frank and Ron Paul ride together
Via Hit and Run — Barney Frank has introduced his Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, co-sponsored by Ron Paul. Congressman Frank’s statement: ‹I think it is poor law enforcement to keep on the books legislation … Continue reading
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Quick Takes
“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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Midwest SSDP Regional Conference this Saturday
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
“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
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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