Thursday, June 26, 2008

I know I'd feel more relaxed Denver Marijuana proponents want to know why federal officials continue to allow people to use alcohol on airplanes, but won't allow pot smoking in the lounges at Denver International Airport. "Does it make sense to allow adults to use a drug that causes problems on airplanes and not allow them to use one that does not cause problems on airplanes?" asked Mason Tvert, executive director of Safer Alternatives For Enjoyable Recreation. FOX News certainly enjoyed jumping on the story Notice the FOX anchor have a problem understanding the English language. ...well, "far less harmful" doesn't exactly equate to "safer"... Um, yes, in fact, that is the definition of safer. And the guest attorney -- John Richardson -- is a real idiot. Now, obviously, Mason Tvert's doing a PR stunt. But still, it's amazing how it brings out the crazies on the other side. [Thanks, Scott] 10:49:33 AM | drug policy | Related  | permalink | comment []

They're always going to find a way Brazil A sharp increase in drugs and cellphones found inside a Brazilian prison mystified officials -- until guards spotted some distressed pigeons struggling to stay airborne. Inmates at the prison in Marilia, Sao Paulo state had been training carrier pigeons to smuggle in goods using cell phone sized pouches on their backs, a low-tech but ingenious way of skipping the high-tech security that visitors faced. 10:37:16 AM | drug policy | Related  | permalink | comment []

A brief dialog about tactics of the drug war Earlier this week I briefly noted a piece about the death of Vincent Hodgkiss by paramilitary raid. I had found out about it in a well-written article in the Sun-Sentinel by Michael Mayo -- Overzealous drug war claims another casualty -- and I noted that finally the right questions were being asked in the media. Well, on Mayo's blog, he notes the price of a well-written article about the drug war -- abuse. Here's one of the emails he got: Dear Mrs. Mayo: People complain about drugs being sold in their neighborhood and f--- like you aren't happy with the way the Police handle the problem. If these piece of s--- drug dealers weren't selling drugs they wouldn't have to worry about COPS kicking in their door. Keep your little gay a-- behind your computer where you're shielded from danger and leave the dirty work for the real men. F------ p----. You make me sick. - Scooter M. Thank you, Scooter for your erudite commentary. You know, in drug policy reform, we work hard to make the world better for everyone, because we truly believe that everyone will benefit from ending prohibition. But there are a few knuckle-draggers who will never be able to comprehend the basic concepts. It's not worth our time. It would be like Major Carter trying to explain wormhole physics to an Unas. Or Data explaining the operation of his positronic brain to a holodeck bartender. Or Gandalf explaining the mysteries of the Maia to Lobelia Sackville-Baggins. "Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig." 1:24:12 AM | drug policy | Related  | permalink | comment []