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Drugs and Faith: Be prepared for more zany antics from Mark

From the Journal Gazette (Indiana): SOUDER REJOINS EDUCATION PANEL Lawmaker Cites Drugs, Evolution As Key Issues WASHINGTON – Rep.æ Mark Souder, R-3rd, will join the House Education Committee for the next two years, temporarily giving up a seat on the … Continue reading

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I have no words.

Via South Knox Bubba, this travesty reported in the Knox News: They launched the attack with a stunningly simple message. “It’s (expletive) over, son.” For two hours, authorities say, that message would be pounded into Lester Eugene Siler’s head and … Continue reading

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But certainly not… heroin?

I had a nice trip up to Chicago this weekend, to see the fabulous Chicago Dance Crash (of which I am a board member), and take care of a few other things in the area. On the way up in … Continue reading

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More on the Illinois Marijuana Lectures

A reminder that Andrea Barthwell will be continuing her marijuana disinformation campaign in Southern Illinois on Monday and Tuesday. She had an unadvertised (at least on her website) lecture visit in Geneva/St. Charles yesterday. I don’t know how dangerous she’s … Continue reading

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Just say no thanks

TalkLeft notes that Phoenix police are starting to fingerprint people at ordinary traffic stops (voluntarily) — [See Grits for Breakfast too]. This, along with the recent bad Supreme Court Caballes (drug sniffing dogs deciding on their own when you get … Continue reading

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No HHS response news yet.

I still have not heard anything from Americans for Safe Access, or any news reports regarding the deadline extension that should have expired on Friday for Health and Human Services to respond to the Data Quality Act challenge. (Background) If … Continue reading

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Fun with referrals

I think that just about everyone who has a blog enjoys taking a look now and then at how people get to their site. I know I have done some additional writing based on the Google questions that have driven … Continue reading

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They’ve got until tomorrow to answer

February 4 is an important deadline for Health and Human Services, and I’m curious to see what will happen. Here’s the background: As I’ve discussed at length in previous posts (here’s one example), the government has unfairly blocked and delayed … Continue reading

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How the drug war breaks down cooperation between citizens and police

Two different stories. In both cases, it’s about the drug bust, not about people and police working together. “bullet” Libby at Last One Speaks: Not Fit for Man Nor Beast “bullet” Melissa at D’Alliance: Mother arrested for almost bringing heroin … Continue reading

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Mark Souder, drug warrior buffoon

I haven’t talked about Rep. Mark Souder for awhile. For those who don’t know, he is the one who came up with the notion of adding a question regarding drug convictions to student financial aid forms. The stupidity of this … Continue reading

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