Wars rarely end at the first hint of truce. But when the Obama administration quietly announced this week it will halt federal raids against dispensers of medical marijuana, advocates of drug policy reform found themselves in a tickertape mood. Full Story »
Posted by Ben Ross
Advocates making sense of the war on drugs....some passion, nothing form the people who make the millions enforcing the policy...or the victim.
Hope full sign ....things that grow are legal....laws against thing that grow are criminal....people who enforce criminal laws are criminals (in this mostly chumps).
A good article talking about a potential turning point in the US war on drugs. Backed by plenty of facts, it makes a compelling case that prosecution of marijuana offenses could give way to treatment programs, and that would be more beneficial in multiple areas of American society. It's definitely slanted toward an pro-legalize position, but overall I feel it's a good read.
Simple - legalize it. From ethical, moral, political, and economic standpoints, there are so many reasons why this should not be criminalized in our society. Ironically, while writing this review, I saw an anti-pot commerical on TV.
Having Potter write the story seems an interesting irony. Though he makes a gratuitous slam against getting stoned, and seems to deny adult use, the rest of the story is factual and balanced.
The history of marijuana paranoia in the United States is fascinating. Alcohol and tobacco have more documented ill effects and tobacco is alleged to be more addictive, yet the "war" on drugs devotes most of its funds to prosecuting marijuana. The linked film is informative.
Makes the valuable point that our War on Drugs can be fixed at the same time we address the economy, but in my opinion does not discuss the urgency of this situation nearly enough. Good news and worth a read, but leaves a lot to be desired.
Honestly, how hard is it to come out against a racist and corrupt policy which does nothing but create violence, bloodshed and more disrespect for our government?
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