So I’ve been talking to the BBC…
I recently recieved an email from the BBC, who are planning a three part series about the history of cannabis, and contacted me in regards to ancient and religious use.
What the Heck is so Funny?
This morning, a student from Schnecksville, Pennsylvania asked President Obama about lifting the prohibition of prostitution, gambling and drugs as a way to stimulate the economy. The audience erupted with laughter.
My Comments To The Canadian Senate on Bill C-15
My comments on behalf of the Beyond Prohibition Foundation to the Senate of Canada on Bill C-15.
Senate Committee amends, passes C-15, 9 months for 1 plant in a home still applies
Senate Committee has passed C-15. Bill now proceeds to Senate for final vote. Will become law before or shortly after Winter break.
If you produce 1 plant in a residential neighbourhood, C-15 still prescribes a 9 month sentence.
If you produce 1 plant in a rented property, C-15 still prescribes a 9 month sentence.
My Meeting with Chris Summerville
On August 20th , Cannabis Culture reported that Prime Minister Stephen Harper had appointed evangelical minister Chris Summerville to the mental health committee that is studying the link between cannabis and schizophrenia. This post is my account of our meeting, and what I think should be made of Summerville’s appointment.
Systemic Racism in Canada’s Justice System: 2 Vietnamese Canadians sentences to 5 1/2 years for marijuana
The fact is there were no weapons, no booby-traps and no criminal records, just a couple of Vietnamese people running a medium scale grow facility. This kind of systemic racism, common in BC, seems to have spread to Ontario.
What Are We Fighting For?
President Barack Obama announced yesterday that he intends to send another 30,000 troops to the Afghanistan meat grinder.