The War on Drugs Is Doomed
The source of the drug war violence is not Mexican supply. It is American demand coupled with prohibition.
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Dispensary Owner Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison
The former owner of half a dozen L.A.-area medical marijuana dispensaries was sentenced Monday to six years in federal prison for conspiring to sell the drug, officials said.
Move to Legalize Marijuana in California Sparks Fears About Drop in Prices
A proposal to put the legalization of marijuana in California to a vote this November is causing some growers of the plant in the state to worry about a sharp drop in the value of their crop if the measure succeeds.
Medical Marijuana LTE in BHAM News
ACC member and medical marijuana patient Sam Barksdale's excellent LTE is in the Birmingham News this morning.
Half of New York Voters Support Medical Marijuana
A new poll reports half of New York voters support legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
Drug Cops Kill Two in Two Days in Drug Raids
At least two US citizens were killed in their own homes by American police enforcing the war on drugs in a 48-hour period late last week.
Killings Cast Pall on Mexico Drug Plan
The gangland-style murders of three people with ties to the U.S. consulate in this border city have confirmed for many people what residents here already knew: President Felipe Calderón's strategy of sending in the troops to corral drug gangs has failed.
Craig X Headed For Jail Despite Dropped Charges
The Temple 420 Pastor and former candidate for mayor is being sent to jail for "violating probation" despite permission from the trial judge and the probation department to operate a medical marijuana clinic.
Problems with Fire Safe Cigarettes
A couple months ago there was news story about the glue cigarette manufacturers are now putting in cigarettes to reduce the risk of fire. When I first learned about it I was very upset because there was no outreach to consumers to get our input or, as far as I know, any effort to alert us beforehand. Maybe I missed it.
Are US Pot Laws the Root Cause of Mexican Drug Violence?
60 percent of the profits reaped by Mexican drug lords are derived from the exportation and sale of cannabis to the American market.
