Thursday, July 9, 2009

Stupid Headline of the Day Medical marijuana: 'Safe medicine' or crime magnet? Milk: 'Nutritious drink' or delinquency enabler? Apples: 'Fruit' or an element in the discovery of gravity? Cars: 'Transportation' or economy destroyers? Headline writers: 'People who don't know when to use internal quotes' or people who don't know the meaning of the word "or"? 11:24:52 PM | drug policy | Related  | permalink | comment []

Damage Done I know I'm late getting to this, but I just watched "Damage Done: The Drug War Odyssey" with my parents tonight. I had not seen it yet, and it's a really excellent DVD. It's also great to sit down and watch with your family and friends. You can get your own copy at Law Enforcement Against Prohibition for only $19.95. 11:06:45 PM | drug policy | Related  | permalink | comment []

Open Thread Still on the road with very limited internet access. A Patriot's Guide to Legalization by Kevin Drum in Mother Jones. Not a bad overview. I think he significantly understates the costs of prohibition, but still good. [Thanks, Scott] Mike Gray's book "Drug Crazy" is now available for free online at Libertary.com. Drug Crazy: How We Got Into this Mess and How We Can Get Out Read this eye-opening book free at Libertary.com My close friend coralsbey wrote a stranger about Glenn Beck's support of marijuana legalization under certain conditions. It's amazing how people are afraid to talk about marijuana. Some California TV Stations consider a discussion that the Governor has asked for to be too controversial. Copping to the Poppy Crop Flop - Jacob Sullum discusses the administration's drug war policies in Afghanistan. 10:28:39 AM | drug policy | Related  | permalink | comment []