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Barney Frank and Ron Paul ride together
Via Hit and Run — Barney Frank has introduced his Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, co-sponsored by Ron Paul. Congressman Frank’s statement: ‹I think it is poor law enforcement to keep on the books legislation … Continue reading
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Quick Takes
“bullet” Via Radley, a letter to the editor that makes my head explode: Quit drug raid grandstanding “bullet” Stoners in the Mist I’ve been meaning to post this for awhile — the above is a trailer for ONDCP’s bizarre new … Continue reading
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Midwest SSDP Regional Conference this Saturday
If you’re in range of Central Illinois, why don’t you join us this weekend for the midwest regional Students for Sensible Drug Policy conference, hosted by Illinois State University SSDP (of which I am the faculty adviser). Friday, April 18: … Continue reading
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Some reading
“bullet” Matthew Fogg: The War on Drugs is a War on our Youth “bullet” Kurt L. Schmoke: Drug Sanity
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A Speech a Presidential Candidate Could Make
Based on a back and forth discussion about drug policy and the 2008 election between thehim and Pat Rogers, thehim posed this challenge to Pat: Write up a speech that Obama could make on drug policy that wouldá Win your … Continue reading
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Trust us, we’re from the government.
Administration Set to Use New Spy Program in U.S. Spy satellites trained on us. And not just for scientific and homeland security reasons, but also specifically for law enforcement. But don’t worry, the administration says that privacy and civil rights … Continue reading
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Five Plants, part two
In case you missed it in the Open Thread below and comments, please read the story of one of ours. What Passes for Justice in America Today? by Red no more Why the burglar alarm went off, Steve Haver still … Continue reading
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Open Thread
“bullet” In Germany, people are getting poisoned by smoking pot that has been mixed with particles of lead in order to increase its weight and maximize profits. A dangerous and stupid practice that should, and probably will, backfire on those … Continue reading
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The exciting new method of scientific analysis called… hearsay
Apparently getting a job as a coroner in the UK requires three things: Ears A creative imagination The ability to talk in nonsensical convoluted sentences. Cannabis Linked to Man’s Suicide A CORONER has urged MPs to look into the death … Continue reading
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