Monthly Archives: September 2010

California Prison Union does NOT oppose Prop 19

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Pete

The CCPOA came out with its final endorsements for the election, and it expresses an opinion on most candidate, but only on one proposition (opposed to Prop 22). That’s good news. It appears that Prop 19 has been getting all … Continue reading →

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A loss of reason at Reason

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Pete

David Harsanyi has a particularly ignorant column at Reason about legalization, which is a real surprise. Waiting for the Man The long road to marijuana legalization This is someone who is in favorof legalization. He seems to be saying that … Continue reading →

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A question for California Sheriffs

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Pete

It’s a simple one. If Proposition 19 passes, will you obey the law?

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Watch

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Pete
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The Economics of Legalization

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Pete

Jeffrey A. Miron has been the leading economist in studying the fiscal effects of the drug war. Just in time for the home stretch on Prop 19, he has teamed up with Katherine Waldock and CATO Institute to publish a … Continue reading →

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Bill Piper at CNN

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Pete

A really excellent OpEd at CNN.com by the Drug Policy Alliance’s Bill Piper. It’s titled Time to end the war on marijuana, but clearly he’s talking about more than just marijuana. Here are a couple of really outstanding quotes that … Continue reading →

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Prop 19 rundown

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Pete

Why Parents Should Support Legalizing Pot My son just started kindergarten. So naturally, I have been thinking a lot about the type of world and community in which I want him and our seven-year-old daughter to live. I am involved … Continue reading →

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Finally, an anti-Prop 19 site worth viewing

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Pete

The organizations and web sites of those opposing Prop 19 have been really ridiculous — tired old nonsense that’s been disproved over and over. I was beginning to despair of finding a site that could possibly give us a decent … Continue reading →

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Just the Facts

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Pete

You know how difficult it is to get prohibitionists to agree to debates or to appear in a public forum? They’re usually pretty much afraid to face us. Well, they finally came up with a format that was acceptable…. The … Continue reading →

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The Governator reaches new levels of absurdity

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Pete

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chastises the SEIU for endorsing Prop 19 because legalizing marijuana will bring risks to public safety, and… “It would also make California a laughingstock.” Via [FireDogLake

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