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Waiting to Inhale at Illinois State University
On Sunday at 7:00 pm, Students for Sensible Drug Policy will be hosting a free screening of the medical marijuana documentary “Waiting to Inhale,” followed by a discussion with the filmmaker, a physician, and two patients. Don’t miss this one-day-only … Continue reading
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Even more medical professionals support medical marijuana
Link The American Psychiatric Association has declared their unanimous vote in support of the legal protection of patients with doctors’ recommendations to use the herb for medical reasons. […] “As physicians, we cannot abide our patients being subject to arrest … Continue reading
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A couple items
“bullet” The ACLU has a new website (thanks to Grits for Breakfast for the info) on informants: Unnecessary Evil: Blind Trust and Unchecked Abuse in America’s Informant System It’s a fascinating site, with horror stories, legal resources, and some excellent … Continue reading
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Marijuana in Denver
Yesterday, Denver was voting on an initiative to legalize marijuana [already done previously] make marijuana arrests the lowest priority in the city. Apparently there were some problems getting all the ballots counted, it turns out that the city called in … Continue reading
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Why are you afraid of freedom?
That’s a question I have for prohibitionists. What got me going on this is the ending of the national anthem… O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave… If we’re the home of the brave and … Continue reading
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Responses to Nadelmann’s ‘Legalize It’ in Foreign Policy
Via Vice Squad, I learn that Foreign Policy magazine has published some letters in the November/December issue, responding to Ethan Nadelmann’s cover article
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Getting together and the Conference in New Orleans
I really enjoyed spending a little time with a couple of Drug WarRant readers this weekend in Chicago. I’m hoping to be able to spend time with more of you in December at the 2007 International Drug Policy Reform Conference … Continue reading
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Open Thread
Lots of important stuff to catch up with… “bullet” It’s great having thehim back in action. Check out this fantastic visual guide to the U.S. drug war in Mexico. “bullet”
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Answering the right question
Jamie over at Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer: Just a week or so ago, I was having a conversation with a fellow Austin criminal defense attorney about whether ëdecriminalization/legalization‰ would reduce or increase crime. Like me, he is strongly against our … Continue reading
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Heh
Your choice: Why is Marijuana Illegal? Why is Marijuana Illegal?
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Despite all the drug war propaganda targeting it, marijuana is seen as the least harmful drug: 6-May-2026 -- Adolescents in…