Posts Tagged common sense
Standing Silent Nation: the DEA War Against Native Americans
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on April 5, 2010
When the Oglala Sioux Tribe passed an ordinance separating industrial hemp from its illegal cousin marijuana, White Plumes envisioned a new economy that would impact the 85% unemployment rate on the Pine Ridge Reservation. They never dreamed they would find themselves swept up in a struggle over tribal sovereignty, economic rights and common sense.
Our Failed War on Drugs / Marijuana
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on December 7, 2009
Legalizing the growing and use of medical marijuana is a watershed moment worth celebrating. It shows a new way of looking at pot and pot use. My hope is that reason and common sense will inform our judgment when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana use. The time has come to have an open, honest dialogue about the true cost of our war on drugs…
Grow marijuana, save a life!
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on August 27, 2009
While we wait for hard working organizations to fight for common sense drug policy, the solution [to the war on drugs], albeit temporary, is for the users to grow their own marijuana.
California has three initiatives filed to legalize marijuana
Posted by admin in Political News on August 11, 2009
The newest addition to California’s marijuana legalization initiatives is the Common Sense Act of 2010 by Common Sense California. This initiative, which was filed 4 Aug 09, repeals marijuana prohibition in California, gives the legislature a year to pass laws to regulate and tax marijuana, and more.
Is a little common sense too much to ask for?
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on July 21, 2009
Let’s go smoke some pot is a discussion on American marijuana culture, where both legal and illegal issues are discussed and debated.
Common Sense Drug Policy Introduced in Congress
Posted by admin in Political News on June 23, 2009
This legislation would effectively decriminalize marijuana, up to 100 grams, for personal use. This legislation would apply only on the federal level, so that those pesky federal agencies, such as the DEA, cannot arrest people who possess marijuana within the weight limit.
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