Tag: Marijuana
This War On Drugs Is For Suckers
MayorBob.
Posted to Etcetera on Sat May 10, 2008 at 10:41:31 AM EST (promoted by port1080). RSS.
America's drug warriors never seem to tire in their quest to have something to get their bowels in an uproar. It's not enough that they seem intent on creating another "illegal drug" they can prosecute. Although, they might have an argument here - the use of Salvia divinorum does produce hallucinations (although not addictions). But our drug warriors are now onto another insidious drug-related threat to America. This substance doesn't produce highs, lows, or much of anything beyond potential tooth decay. No, the main thing about this substance is that the damned pot suckers taste just like weed.
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Tale of Woe: The Mark O'Hara Story
pO157.
Posted to Legal on Mon Jul 30, 2007 at 09:23:28 AM EST (promoted by port1080). RSS.
In August, 2004 Mark O'Hara was picked up by Tampa Airport police after being found with 58 Vicodin pills and a small quantity of marijuana inside the bread truck he owned. He was soon sent to prison for 25 years for drug trafficking and lost everything. The twist in this case? Prosecutors admit he was not selling the drugs and the Vicodin was prescribed to him legally by his physician.
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How High?
pO157.
Posted to Business on Sun Jul 01, 2007 at 03:02:28 PM EST (promoted by port1080). RSS.
According to the United Nations, opium production in Afghanistan has shot up 50% from the year before, while eradication efforts destroy production in almost every other state in the Golden Triangle.
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Pack It, Fire It Up, And Come Along, It's Time For The Supremes To Hear About Hits From The Bong
pO157.
Posted to Legal on Tue Mar 20, 2007 at 07:48:05 PM EST (promoted by 1fastdog). RSS.
The so-called "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" case, otherwise known as Morse v. Frederick, 06-278, is currently before the US Supreme Court awaiting a ruling which would have vast effects on the free speech rights of students in public schools.
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Your Freedom or Your Life
Thalia.
Posted to Legal on Mon Mar 19, 2007 at 10:39:12 AM EST (promoted by port1080). RSS.
You may recall the case of Raich v. Ashcroft, the case decided by the Supreme Court 6-3, in which a woman having multiple severe medical problems was denied the right to grow and use marijuana. The case was remanded by the Supreme Court to the Ninth Circuit.
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