Daily Archives: November 5, 2003

Something to do this afternoon if you’re in New York

Posted on November 5, 2003 by Pete

Is the War on Drugs based on science or myth? Find out at an exciting book forum: “Saying Yes: In Defense of Drug Use”, by Jacob Sullum “A welcome departure from the choreographed outrage of the War on Drugs” –Washington … Continue reading →

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Cynical, but oddly appropriate to the drug war…

Posted on November 5, 2003 by Pete

Ayn Rand writing in Atlas Shrugged (via FreedomSight): Did you really think we want those laws observed?” said Dr. Ferris. “We WANT them to be broken. You’d better get it straight that it’s not a bunch of boy scouts you’re … Continue reading →

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Rock the Vote: Have you used marijuana?

Posted on November 5, 2003 by Pete

Howard Dean: Yes John Kerry: Yes John Edwards: Yes Carol Moseley Braun: I’m not going to answer Dennis Kucinich: No, but I think it ought to be decriminalized Al Sharpton: I grew up in the church. We didn’t believe in … Continue reading →

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The DEA won’t ease your pain.

Posted on November 5, 2003 by Pete

In today’s Village Voice: The DEA’s War on Pain Doctors by Frank Owen Some in the medical community call it “a war on pain doctors,” others “a government jihad” or “state-sponsored terrorism.” However you describe the current campaign, which according … Continue reading →

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