Monday, December 22, 2003

Excellent article. Where's the Compassion by Doug Bandow at National Review Online. But the drug laws are the real dangerous threats to public health and safety. The only way to protect the public is to guarantee the right of the sick to use marijuana and to stop jailing pot smokers who just want to get high. The entire article is worth reading. A great overview of the current situation in the war, and the abject failure of the federal government. 6:02:51 PM |  drug policy | Links | permalink | comment []

Why is Marijuana Illegal? The most common Google search referral that I get is the phrase 'Why is marijuana illegal?' Not a day goes by without that search term at least once, usually many more times than that. I don't know if the prevalence of that search term is the result of class assignments, or simply a completely understandable bafflement at the idea of a logical world where marijuana use is subject to severe criminal penalties. Either way, I felt that it was time for this site to address the question. It's not a complete job - barely an overview - but it gives an introduction to the racist origins, the reign of Harry J. Anslinger, the farcical hearings of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, and the changing view toward federal police powers. Enjoy. Read Why is Marijuana Illegal?. 3:54:44 AM |  drug policy | Links | permalink | comment []