Monthly Archives: May 2009

Flute player gets to compete this weekend

Follow-up to yesterday’s post… REDDING — Join the math club, take a drug test. That was the rule in the Shasta Union High School District until today, when a California Superior Court judge put a stop to the district’s policy … Continue reading

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Schwarzenegger calls for a discussion on marijuana legalization

This is how politicians cover themselves. ‹I think it‰s time for a debate (regarding taxing and regulating the sale of cannabis for adults). I think all of those ideas of creating extra revenues, I‰m always for an open debate on … Continue reading

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Students sue to stop drug testing

This kind of student awareness is gratifying to see. A Shasta County Superior Court judge will rule Wednesday on a temporary injunction sought by a group of students hoping to block Shasta Union High School District’s drug-testing policy. […] An … Continue reading

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Black Markets

One of most important advantages we talk about regarding legalization and regulation is getting rid of the violence, destruction, and corruption that is an inevitable part of the massive black market operation that is an inevitable by-product of prohibition. Clearly … Continue reading

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Michael Douglas weighs in

Not that he’s any more qualified to speak about legalization than anyone else, but he is a big name (and his statement is already getting some press). Michael Douglas is urging U.S. government officials to consider legalizing the use of … Continue reading

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More incompetence in law enforcement – Updated

Kitsap County Prosector Chris Casad is uncomfortable with the notion of Constitutional protection of individual rights, partly because he feels his cops are incapable of doing their jobs if they have to do it, you know, legally. This is in … Continue reading

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Anti-legalization derangement

When I’m searching through the volumes of drug war-related news that comes out each day, I’m occasionally struck by something just plain bizarre – a point of view that is hilariously sad. Daniel McElwain’s views are pretty much irrelevant as … Continue reading

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Open Thread

“bullet” Poll shows increased support for marijuana decrim 45. In general, do you favor or oppose legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use? Favor Oppose No opinion 4/24/09 46 52 2 10/24/02* 39 53 8 5/27/97 … Continue reading

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