Monthly Archives: February 2009

Marijuana Legalization – no longer a pipe dream?

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Pete Guither

Assemblyman Tom Ammiano has introduced a marijuana legalization bill in California: The Marijuana Control, regulation and education act (AB 390) In a nutshell, here’s what the bill would do: “Remove all penalties under California law for the cultivation, transportation, sale, … Continue reading →

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Another open thread

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Pete Guither

Sorry folks, but I’m on the road visiting my Dad in the hospital (he’ll be OK, and he’s being released today). No time to blog, so talk amongst yourselves.

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Open Thread

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Pete Guither

Anxiety in Massachusetts The city of Methuen last month became the first to act, raising fines in what the mayor says is an effort to address some “unintended consequences” of the referendum, which some people may interpret as encouraging marijuana … Continue reading →

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Live from the Conference

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Pete Guither

The 2009 Missouri NORML/SSDP Conference is underway with a great start. After the excellent welcomes from Evan Groll and Scott Lauher (who deserve a big hand for putting this together, with others, of course), I led things off with my … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Pete Guither

I’m heading to Columbia (not Colombia) for the 2009 Missouri NORML/SSDP Conference. I’ll try to do some blogging there when I get a chance. “bullet” Good editorial by the Daily Iowan (University of Iowa): Marijuana legalization would create jobs, government … Continue reading →

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Mexican protests – real or staged? – does it matter?

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Pete Guither

Link Hundreds of Mexicans blocked roads and bridges into the United States on Tuesday in a protest of army operations against drug gangs that officials said was organized by drug traffickers. About 300 protesters, some with handkerchiefs tied over their … Continue reading →

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Illinois trying again on medical marijuana

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Pete Guither

Link This certainly isn’t the first time for Illinois, but it could be the best shot to date. Now we still have Limey Nargelenas, deputy director of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police irresponsibly shooting off his mouth about … Continue reading →

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Programming note

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Pete Guither

Tune into NPR today to hear Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo’s interview with Michelle Martin on her Program “Tell Me More.” Cheye will be discussing the botched SWAT team raid on his home last July; the international response to the … Continue reading →

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Kevin Sabet has advice for the new drug czar

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Pete Guither

Kevin A. Sabet, who I saw debate Kris Krane at the recent International SSDP Conference (Krane won handily, but at least Sabet’s a good sport) has come up with recommendations for the new drug czar. It really is silly how … Continue reading →

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No prosecutions in Phelps ‘case’

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Pete Guither

From a news conference minutes ago… During a news conference, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said there is not enough evidence to prosecute anyone involved in the Michael Phelps marijuana case. Monday’s news conference puts an end to speculation if … Continue reading →

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