Category Archives: drugwar

QotD

There’s a myth that if we legalise a substance it would somehow take the illegality out of it. Keith Hellawell, UK drug czar (quoted in the .sig of Todd Larason)

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what doesn’t kill you doesn’t appeal to neo-puritans

Roy Silvernail (Rant Central) muses on his addiction: What would be intrinsically wrong with Nicotine Tic-Tacs? I think it’s because they wouldn’t kill you.

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Dear SFPD

Next time you protect me from a harmless druggie, could you not step on my foot?

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I still haven’t been carded but

Once upon a time, one saw signs at liquor stores and the like that said “If you’re lucky enough to look 26 or younger, please be prepared to show proof of age.” (Or maybe it was 24.) Over the years … Continue reading

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damned if you don’t

I’m likely to want to refer to this later: One of his friends was contemplating becoming involved in a drug-distribution scheme, and telephoned Nguyen for advice. After a lengthy conversation, Nguyen advised the friend to stay away from the scheme, … Continue reading

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commiseration to Ms Raich

Reading an account of oral arguments in Ashcroft Gonzales v. Raich, a couple of months ago, gave me a sinking feeling: the Court was clearly hostile and the good guys were failing to make what I considered obvious points. Guess … Continue reading

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rescue a wildcat, pay a fine

I have occasionally ranted that the war on wetbacks is wrecking the American spirit of casual charity. The drug war, too, is doing its bit: The three men decided to rescue the animal so that it wouldn’t be hit by … Continue reading

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