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The impulse to ban
This is just a little observation regarding how quick we are to rush to the assumption that a government ban is an appropriate solution to any problem. I was reading a non-drug-war-related piece over at The Reality-Based Community (about cell … Continue reading
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The war on drugs keeps us from helping people
Marijuana stops child’s severe seizures Wow. Powerful story. And this part really hit home: “I literally see Charlotte’s brain making connections that haven’t been made in years,” Matt said. “My thought now is, why were we the ones that had … Continue reading
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The drug war is abuse of the rule of law
It’s good to see the DEA/NSA story getting some traction. It’ll help some more people wake up to the systemic abuse of the law that is going on regularly in the name of the drug war. The notion of “parallel … Continue reading
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Another obvious reason the NSA story is so damned important
Other Agencies Clamor for Data N.S.A. Compiles The recent disclosures of agency activities by its former contractor Edward J. Snowden have led to widespread criticism that its surveillance operations go too far and have prompted lawmakers in Washington to talk … Continue reading
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Why Kerlikowske?
So as far as I can tell, there hasn’t been a huge buzz about President Obama nominating ONDCP director Gil Kerlikowske for the post of Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. The best article about Kerlikowske’s planned departure is from … Continue reading
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Is the UN losing its appeal?
So the INCB came out with strongly worded statements against Uruguay and its marijuana legalization, but instead of cowering and giving in… Uruguay President to defend legal marijuana at UN MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — A spokesman for Uruguay’s President Jose … Continue reading
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This will make you furious
Sorry, but you need to read it. Father of murdered foster child speaks DFPS removed [Alex] from her parent’s home last November for “neglectful supervision.” Hill admits they were smoking pot when their daughter was asleep. “We never hurt our … Continue reading
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Treatment and fraud
CNN has a pretty powerful investigative series on California’s dysfunctional treatment system: Rehab racket: Frauds, felons, and fakes Teens claim they were used as fake rehab clients Over $185 million per year of state and federal money goes into California’s … Continue reading
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Milestones
I’ve been busy the past couple of weeks, and forgot about the fact that Drug WarRant just had a birthday. As of July 26, this blog is 11 years old. It’s hard to believe that it’s been that long. At … Continue reading
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Kerlikowske
Tweeted just now by Rafael LeMaitre, spokesperson for the ONDCP: News: President Obama announces intent to nominate @ONDCP Director Kerlikowske to serve as Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. Yes, this is the guy who’s made a living out of … Continue reading
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