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Smoked Marijuana IS Medicine: Feds Still Distributing Rolled Joints
Posted by admin in World News on December 30, 2011
Marijuana has currently accepted medical use, even in smoked form. The United States federal government actually prescribes and dispenses smoked medical marijuana — supposedly a dangerous, addictive Schedule I substance — to its own citizens!www.toke…
‘Walmart of Weed’ Opening in Arizona
The outlet’s placement was made possible by the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, which voters passed last November, allowing for medical cannabis, which Governor Jan Brewer signed a month later. The franchise sees a lot of potential in the store and proj…
All US Citizens Eligible For Oregon Medical Marijuana Cards
Any citizen of the United States may now obtain a medical marijuana card in Oregon. The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) may no longer require Oregon residency as a part of the medical marijuana permit application process.www.tokeofthetown.com
All US Citizens Eligible For Oregon Medical Marijuana Cards
Any citizen of the United States may now obtain a medical marijuana card in Oregon. The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) may no longer require Oregon residency as a part of the medical marijuana permit application process.
www.tokeofthetow…
Cops Kill 21-Year-Old in Marijuana Raid
Posted by admin in Political News on June 17, 2010
In short, the only way to fully protect all our citizens from these kinds of abhorrent events is through the legalization and regulation of marijuana for all adults. blogs.alternet.org
It’s not the marijuana but its prohibition that fuels crime
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on June 11, 2010
Last month, while attempting to explain a recent rise in gang-related violence, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak made a string of unfortunate — and flat-out misleading — comments. Specifically, he attempted to blame violence by criminal gangs on citizens who consume marijuana.
Opponents Of Cannabis Legalization Mount Counterfactual Camp
Posted by admin in Political News on April 30, 2010
Citizens Against Legalizing Marijuana (CALM) has a new brochure arguing against legalizing cannabis. Not surprisingly, CALM has decided to use disingenuous and illogical arguments against legalizing and regulating Cannabis.
NYC Police Accused of ‘Anal Assault’ Over Marijuana Use
Posted by admin in World News on January 27, 2010
New York City police have arrested over 300,000 people for low-level marijuana possession since 1997, sometimes employing outrageous methods to humiliate citizens. Yet personal possession of Marijuana is not a crime in NY.
How To Beat City Crime: Legalize Drugs
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on December 14, 2009
Taking the control of Hartford’s $42 million drug market from criminals and placing it in the hands of citizens who will be responsible for regulating it seems a strikingly sensible strategy.
Unless we try a new approach that includes regulating and taxing the use of marijuana, and emphasizing harm reduction measures for problem drug users….
Czech Republic to Decriminalize Personal Marijuana Possessio
Posted by admin in Political News on December 9, 2009
Starting next year, citizens of the Czech Republic will be able to grow up to five marijuana plants and possess “several marijuana cigarettes” for personal use, without fear of criminal prosecution.
Marijuana Sales Boost Northern California County
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on December 1, 2009
It’s boom times for the marijuana trade in Northern California. Rural Humboldt County’s economy depends on both the legal and illegal sales of pot, as growers to trimmers to entrepreneurs aim to land quick cash. But some citizens, and the mayor of Arcata, are trying to “rope back in” the business.
Marijuana Sales Drive Northern California Economy
Posted by admin in World News on December 1, 2009
It’s boom times for the marijuana trade in Northern California. Rural Humboldt County’s economy depends on both the legal and illegal sales of pot, as growers to trimmers to entrepreneurs aim to land quick cash. But some citizens, and the mayor of Arcata, are trying to “rope back in” the business.
Washington: Washington State Should Decriminalize Marijuana
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on November 28, 2009
Once again, the annual Hempfest drew tens of thousands to parks along Seattle’s waterfront this past summer. In its mission statement, the all-volunteer organization that produces the event says, “The public is better served when citizens and public officials work cooperatively in order to successfully accomplish common goals.”
US Man Smokes Record 115,000 Marijuana Cigarette; All Legal
Posted by admin in Political News on November 22, 2009
On November 20, 2009 Irvin Rosenfeld, a Florida stockbroker, set the world record for the consumption of cannabis cigarettes. The U.S. federal government has supplied Rosenfeld and three other US citizens for decades with a smokable cannabis medicine. Irv Rosenfeld has received his medicine for 27 years and is the longest known cannabis patient.
Marijuana Tax Act 1938
Marijuana Tax Act 1938
Many people assume that marijuana was made illegal through some kind of process involving scientific, medical, and government hearings; that it was to protect the citizens from what was determined to be a dangerous drug.
The actual story shows a much different picture. Those who voted on the legal fate of this plant nev
Poll Reveals Citizens Want to Keep Pot Dispensaries Open
Posted by admin in Political News on October 29, 2009
It’s a classic case of disconnect between public policy and public opinion. As District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis continues with her medical marijuana dispensary crackdown in San Diego, a new poll indicates that a hefty majority of city residents favor leaving the pot shops open and regulating them.
Citizens Protest Law Enforcement Attack On Medical Marijuana
Posted by admin in Political News on October 10, 2009
District Attorney Steve Cooley was one of dozens of guests at a conference in Montebello where the topic was the “eradication of medical marijuana dispensaries in the city of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County,”
“They’re selling marijuana basically over the counter, and that’s illegal,”
Marijuana Laws are Unconstitutional and NOT supported
Posted by admin in Political News on October 8, 2009
Laws that cause our citizens to be arrested and Jailed should have to prove beyond any doubt that they are supported by the Marjory due to the severity of the consequences.
Marijuana activist goes nude (video)
Posted by admin in Political News on September 22, 2009
“The Federal government is stripping the citizens of the United States of their 10th amendment rights. Until medical marijuana is legalized on a federal level, I will not be wearing clothes on the show.”
Iowa to re-schedule marijuana?
Iowa State Capital (Iowa State Website) Iowa’s Board of Pharmacy Examiners is holding a series of meetings over the next few weeks to let the citizens of Iowa decide if marijuana is really a Schedule I drug . The results will then be …
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