Daily Archives: September 28, 2009

Marijuana. Harmless?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Pete

Derrick Humbert was wanted on a warrant for possession of marijuana. After being pulled over during a traffic stop, Humbert got out of his vehicle and ran. An officer used his Taser to end the chase. Humbert was taken to … Continue reading →

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Pathetic

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Pete

The Coalition for a Drug Free California had a daylong conference to discuss how to stop marijuana dispensaries. More than 20 community leaders, elected officials and law enforcement officials met at the Ayres Hotel to discuss the reality of shutting … Continue reading →

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Changing views on incarceration?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Pete

So Governor Quinn has decided to release 1,000 nonviolent prisoners in the State of Illinois. The Chicago Sun-Times, in an editorial, slammed him… but not for releasing the prisoners. Quinn was right to take the first long-overdue step in Illinois … Continue reading →

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