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Smokedown Prohibition V: Adam Kokesh and NA Poe Arrested (video)

darrenlobo — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:52:05 +0000

At Smokedown prohibition V Adam Kokesh is targeted for arrest even though it is obvious he isn't smoking marijuana. This happened on May 18, 2013 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA.

Judge admits prohibition is all about the money

phonon — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:54:40 +0000

Bryan-College Station Judge John Delaney reported that probation officers in Brazos County had told him that passage of the bill, with its removal of incarceration and therefore of probation, would devastate their offices. Why? Because almost half of the county’s misdemeanor probationers have been convicted of possession of less than two ounces of marijuana. “We live off our under-two-ounce misdemeanor guys. They pay the rent.”

Pro-Marijuana Activists Return From Trip, Find Children Taken By State

mmm...beer — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:20:56 +0000

The parents of two young boys who have dedicated their lives to legalizing medical marijuana are struggling this week to cope with the heartbreaking reality that police have taken away their sons and placed them in foster care.

No charges have been filed as yet and the Rineharts and Ms Caldwell have received more than $5000 in donations from other supporters of medical marijuana legalisation to help pay for legal expenses.

To donate to their legal defense fund, please go to:

https://www.wepay.com/donations/sarah-lindsey-josh-s-compassion-fund

Judge again orders Tacoma police to return man's pot

phonon — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:19:23 +0000

Give the man his marijuana. That was the gist of a simple order Tacoma Municipal Court Judge Jack Emery gave to Tacoma police two months ago. Police refused. Thursday, Emery repeated himself with emphasis: Police have seven days to comply with his Feb. 28 order and return the pot to Tacoma resident Joseph L. Robertson, or face a possible order of contempt. “Appeal or comply,” Emery told assistant city attorney John Walker. “Or next week, show up, and I would advise you to bring counsel.”

More Arrests for Pot than Violent Crimes [Infographic]

Mattfree88 — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:20:37 +0000

More Arrests for Pot than Violent Crimes [Infographic]

In the United States, the number of arrests for marijuana possession now exceeds the number of arrests for all violent crimes combined. The Huffington Post infographic below illustrates the surprising statistics provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

First magic mushroom depression trial hits stumbling block

B-Nolfi — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:44:11 +0000

The world's first clinical trial designed to explore using a hallucinogen from magic mushrooms to treat people with depression has stalled because of British and European rules on the use of illegal drugs in research.

David Nutt, president of the British Neuroscience Association and professor of neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London, said he had been granted an ethical green light and funding for the trial, but regulations were blocking it.

"We live in a world of insanity in terms of regulating drugs," he told a neuroscience conference in London on Sunday.

Father serving 25 years for selling his leftover pain pills

phonon — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:27:24 +0000

John Horner, a 46-year-old fast-food restaurant worker, lost his eye in a 2000 accident and was prescribed painkillers. Years later, he met and befriended a guy who seemed to be in pain himself. His new friend asked if he could buy some of Horner's pain pills. Naturally, the friend was a police informant. "My public defender told me, 'They got you dead to rights,'" he said. "So I thought, 'OK, I guess there's no need taking this to trial.'"

Drug Cartel Mules are as American as Apple Pie

StrayLite — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:39:06 +0000

Mexico’s drug cartels depend on smugglers to move their illicit wares. But to listen to the U.S. Border Patrol, you’d get the impression that most of the smugglers are Mexicans. In fact, most are born-in-the-USA Americans, as the cartels prefer that their mules look like Walter White. And the Border Patrol knows it.

1 Million Hrs on Pot Arrests?

PC Harris — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:10:09 +0000

In the past 11 years, the NYPD spent more than one million hours making more than 400,000 arrests for low-level marijuana possession, a new report has found. The report raises questions about the use of police resources, which could likely be better spent addressing serious crimes in the high-crime neighborhoods where many marijuana arrests occur.

Fifteen Benefits of the War on Drugs

Jking8767 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:31:27 +0000

With American drug use levels essentially the same as — and levels of drug-related violence either the same as or lower than — those in countries like the Netherlands with liberal drug laws, public support for the War on Drugs appears to be faltering. This was most recently evidenced in the victory of major drug decriminalization initiatives in Colorado and Washington. Some misguided commentators go so far as to say the Drug War is “a failure.” Here, to set the record straight, are fifteen ways in which it is a resounding success.

Former DEA Heads: Nullify Colorado, Washington Marijuana Laws

earwig — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:33:15 +0000

Eight former Drug Enforcement Administration chiefs said Tuesday that the federal government needs to act now or it might lose the chance to nullify Colorado and Washington's laws legalizing recreational marijuana use.

U.N. and DEA Tell Feds To Overturn WA State's New Marijuana Law

autonomous — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:56:53 +0000

Our "Dear Leader" (The United Nations), along with several former U.S. DEA agents, is urging the Obama Administration to overturn Washington State's recent law (which decriminalizes personal use of marijuana).

The U.N. says THEY have the authority do to so because the new pot law breaks international treaty agreements.

Drivers high on weed test their driving skills

analogkid — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:16:23 +0000

Drivers high on weed test their driving skills on a course. What happened?

Family Accused of Running Meth Lab Is Actually Just Making Maple Syrup

earthdome — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:22:22 +0000

Enter the Benson family of Union County, Illinois. They like to make maple syrup.

What could go wrong? The news video below gives us a glimpse at what happens when suspicious neighbors think your maple syrup operation isn't so sweet.

KFVS reports that Union County resident Laura Benson and her family "got the scare of their lives" this week when drug agents swarmed their property.

The DEA's marijuana mistake

Jking8767 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:05:25 +0000

For a muscular agency that combats vicious drug criminals, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration acts like a terrified and obstinate toddler when it comes to basic science. For years, the DEA and the National Institute for Drug Abuse have made it all but impossible to develop a robust body of research on the medical uses of marijuana.

Police: YouTube videos lead to pot bust

ecigarettes — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:51:29 +0000

A man was arrested after police said they pieced together his identity from videos posted on YouTube.

Expanded DUI law in effect in N.H.

Jking8767 — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:31:04 +0000

A new state law has made it tougher for people who drive under the influence of drugs in New Hampshire. The law, which went into effect Jan. 1, has made driving impaired due to over-the-counter and prescription drugs illegal. “There was a loophole in the language which did not include many drugs which impair you to drive,” said State Police Sgt. Matthew Shapiro, commander of the drug recognition program. “People could be 10 times more impaired and not be prosecuted.”

Wall Street Journal: "We Have Lost the War on Drugs"

kelvin — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:53:59 +0000

A nice summary of many of the arguments against the "Drug" war. Link at the bottom to the actual WSJ piece. Nice to see the corporate media putting this stuff out to the masses.