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Corrupt

This article in today’s Miami Herald about corruption in Puerto Rico really points out the huge problem with prohibition (even though the specific link is essentially missed by reporter Frances Robles). As Puerto Rico battles one of the highest crime … Continue reading

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Open Thread

“bullet” The Hinchey amendment could be coming to a vote this week, so contact your representative (some options for doing so are in the alert at the top of the page). “bullet” David Murray is not only desperate, he’s really … Continue reading

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A government gone amuck – threatening to seize the buildings of law-abiding landords in Los Angeles

Via Cannabis Culture Magazine [Thanks, Jay], it appears that the DEA has threatened asset forfeiture against the building owners where medical marijuana dispensaries are housed in Los Angeles! This is an extremely chilling step, and a tactic designed to get … Continue reading

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In Pot We Trust

I just watched “In Pot We Trust” on Showtime. Powerful documentary, written, directed and produced by Star Price. Be prepared to be pissed off at the government again if you watch it. There are the charlatans like Joseph Califano, and … Continue reading

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John Walters pulls out the TERROR card again.

Doesn’t he realize how much this approach backfired in the Superbowl ad? Drug czar gives warning Federal official calls marijuana growers dangerous terrorists […] John P. Walters, President Bush’s drug czar, said the people who plant and tend the gardens … Continue reading

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Data Quality Act, part 3,826

I really admire the tenacity and patience of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) in their dealings with HHS and the Data Quality Act complaint. For those who have been with me for years, you know about this story quite well. … Continue reading

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Open Thread

“bullet” This is why the police have lost credibility and lost the cooperation of the citizens. An 8-year-old girl is on a trip with her grandfather (who is also her best friend). The grandfather is killed, crushed under his truck … Continue reading

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Drug Policy as destructive foreign policy

Foreign Policy in Focus’ Laura Carlsen has a fascinating piece: Militarizing Mexico: The New War on Drugs The U.S. model not only served to bolster the presidency. It has also proven useful as a tool for geopolitical control abroad. By … Continue reading

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Today’s Congressional hearing

David Murray has absolutely no shame. Get this from his prepared statement: Funded by millions from those who want to legalize marijuana outright, marijuana lobbyists have now been deployed to Capitol Hill and to States across the Nation to employ … Continue reading

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Congressional hearings on the DEA and medicine this morning

Via Alexander DeLuca “The DEA‰s Regulation of Medicine“ July 12, 2007 – 10:00 AM 2237 Rayburn House Office Building House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security There will be a live webcast of the hearings … Continue reading

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