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Clergy Speak Out Against ‘The War on Drugs’ – update: link fixed

Here’s a little Sunday morning inspiration for you. Send it to all your church-going friends and relatives. It’s just over 9 minutes long and it’s a must-see. “It’s so important for us, as both religious leaders… as members of congregations, … Continue reading

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Those infallible drug-sniffing dogs

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned a questionable plan in Bartonville, Illinois to be “proactive” in drug enforcement, and while details were lacking, it seemed suspiciously like an unconstitutional fishing expedition on the part of police (perhaps testing the … Continue reading

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Come to where the flavor is

Sometimes a headline on an article just amuses me. I realize it’s the name of a town and they can’t help it, but still, when I saw this article… Program Led by Marlboro Police, DEA Will Teach Parents About Drug … Continue reading

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Open Thread

“bullet” Justices to Weigh Search and Consent “bullet” Police are like vampires “bullet” Prescribing Heroin — Everything you wanted to know about heroin, as told by Michael Jourdan, from the Centre of Alcohol and Drug Research in Copenhagen. ( I … Continue reading

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Operation overkill or I love a parade

Police in London on their way to a drug raid where they take down an internet cafe, a butcher and a greengrocer. If I saw this, I’d be looking for the big cartoon balloon animals, clowns and marching bands to … Continue reading

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Successful medical necessity defense for marijuana possession in Texas

Either that, or it was jury nullification — somewhat the same thing in this case. Coverage at Grits, Hit and Run, and MPP.

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Oh look! Guinea Pig bedding!

Earlier this month, I thoroughly ridiculed, some upcoming Reefer Madness-style sensationalism from Nicky Taylor and the BBC. Well, it’s happened. Nicky Taylor discovered first-hand the horrifying effects of smoking marijuana and is sharing her terrifying ordeal with the rest of … Continue reading

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ONDCP’s Scott Burns has very tiny joints

Scott Morgan takes it to the drug czar’s office with A False and Embarrassing Press Release from the Deputy Drug Czar Deputy Drug Czar Scott Burns tries to go after the decriminalization bill in New Hampshire and ends up getting … Continue reading

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More SWAT teams

“bullet” Ottawa, Illinois, population 18,307, now has their own SWAT team “bullet” Arcata, California (population 17,294) is considering it.

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Glorifying the Drug War for Entertainment and Profit

The Huffington Post has given some of it space to an infomercial by DEA flack Mary Irene Cooper, who gushes about Al Roker’s new DEA unreality series on Spike TV: Inside The Real Drug War Cooper who makes her living … Continue reading

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