Monthly Archives: June 2005

Hinchey Watch – Day 2

Posted on June 15, 2005 by Pete Guither

The House of Representatives is about to continue with consideration of amendments to the Justice Appropriations bill. The Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment (preventing the use of federal funds to harass sick people in medical marijuana states) will most likely be considered today, … Continue reading →

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Poll supports medical marijuana

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Pete Guither

Looks clear to me: A random sample of 732 registered voters nationwide was interviewed by telephone June 8-11, 2005 by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. of Washington, D.C. Margin for error is plus or minus 3.7%. The survey was commissioned … Continue reading →

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Hawaii situation cleared up

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Pete Guither

Good job, ACLU. U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo last week threatened to arrest doctors in Hawaii who recommend marijuana to their patients, based on his warped and completely inaccurate interpretation of the Supreme Court decision in Raich. The ACLU threatened legal … Continue reading →

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Mexico gets results from its drug war

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Pete Guither

… if by results you mean massive corruption, gunfights in the streets, people afraid, and an economy dependent on criminals. Reuters is reporting Tourists desert town in Mexico drug war NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico (Reuters) – A brutal drug war that … Continue reading →

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You can still make a difference.

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Pete Guither

The House won’t get to Hinchey/Rohrabacher amendment until tomorrow (Wednesday), so there’s still time to act. The best bet is to make a phone call. Tell them to support the Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment to the Justice Appropriations bill. Tell them there … Continue reading →

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An interesting day on C-Span

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Pete Guither

It’s time to act. If you haven’t already, you need to contact your Congressperson and have them support the Hinchey-Rohrabacher Amendment to the Justice Appropriations bill. At this point, the best way to have an impact is to call their … Continue reading →

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Pain Man

Posted on June 10, 2005 by Pete Guither

Animation by by Mark Fiore

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Hinchey-Rohrabacher Amendment coming to the floor on Tuesday!

Posted on June 10, 2005 by Pete Guither

The latest news is that the Hinchey-Rohrabacher Amendment is likely to actually hit the House this coming Tuesday (this is an amendment that prevents the federal government from spending money to interfere with medical marijuana patients who are following state … Continue reading →

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Still in New York

Posted on June 10, 2005 by Pete Guither

I can only get online for very brief periods as I’m busy conducting tours and seeing shows with a group. Saw the amazing “Pillowman” (with Jeff Goldblum and Billy Crudup) on Broadway last night and am seeing “Doubt” tonight, and … Continue reading →

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Time to kill the imaginary child

Posted on June 9, 2005 by Pete Guither

Tonight I saw an outstanding revival of Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf on Broadway. This line struck me: “…this was during the Great Experiment, or Prohibition, as it is more frequently called … a fine time for the crooks … Continue reading →

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