Monday, September 17, 2007

How to prevent progressive neurodegenerative disorders Via ezrydn and Lady Bee... Pro-Pot Group Claims Marijuana Cures Mad Cow Disease A New Zealand pro-marijuana group says it has scientific evidence that cannabis can stop the development of mad cow disease. It was not clear whether the findings applied to both cows and humans. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) said a French study showed cannabidiol might be effective in preventing bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), known as mad cow disease, the New Zealand Press Association reported. [...] Scientists at the National Centre for Scientific Research in France found cannabidiol -- a non-psychoactive ingredient -- may prevent the development of prion diseases (progressive neurodegenerative disorders), the most well known of which is BSE, Norml said. Researchers found cannabidiol inhibited the accumulation of prion proteins in infected mice and sheep. My favorite quote from New Zealand Norml spokesman Chris Fowlie: "[It] should be supported by any MP with a clear head. Unfortunately most politicians act like mad cows whenever cannabis is mentioned." 11:52:29 PM |  drug policy | Links | permalink | comment []

Happy Constitution Day Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. Note: It's been pointed out that Bill of Rights Day isn't until December, but I don't care. This is Constitution Day, and the Bill of Rights is my favorite part of the Constitution, so I celebrate it every day. However, I'll give you a quote from the main part of the Constitution as well -- a part that has been, unfortunately, misused to create the entire Federal war on drugs. The Congress shall have Power ... To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes; 7:15:37 AM |  drug policy | Links | permalink | comment []