Kevin Sabet Claims 39% Of Washington Students Used Dispensary Pot. Truth = 9.4%

 Posted by at 1:05 AM on May 24, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy, Opinion  5 Responses »
May 242013
 
Kevin Sabet Claims 39% Of Washington Students Used Dispensary Pot. Truth = 9.4%

You know Kevin Sabet, the head of Project SAM, the think-tank dedicated to maintaining arrests of marijuana users for the purpose of forcing them into rehab with urine tests backed by the threat of incarceration. Imagine my surprise when I get this tweet from @KevinSabet: Just out: 39% of HS students in Washington state report getting their marijuana from a “medical” marijuana dispensary.seattleschools.org/modules/cms/pa… — Kevin Sabet (@KevinSabet) May 22, 2013 Wow!  Two out of five high school students statewide are getting their pot from dispensaries?  That’s shocking!  So shocking I [Continue Reading]

Oregon Poll Shows Only One-Third Of 2014 Voters Oppose Marijuana Legalization

 Posted by at 2:18 PM on May 22, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Opinion  No Responses »
May 222013
 
Oregon Poll Shows Only One-Third Of 2014 Voters Oppose Marijuana Legalization

Readers of this blog know that there has been an ongoing debate between the Marijuana Policy Project and the marijuana reform organizations in Oregon.  (See: MPP’s Rob Kampia warns Oregon not to try marijuana legalization in 2014 and Will MPP doom a 2014 chance at Oregon marijuana legalization?) Now, a new poll released in Oregon shows that the locals do seem to know more about the political climate for legalization here, with an astounding 57% of likely 2014 voters supporting a specific tax and regulate proposal for marijuana legalization. Shortly after Washington and [Continue Reading]

What State Has The Best Marijuana?

 Posted by at 8:05 AM on May 19, 2013  Opinion  40 Responses »
May 192013
 
What State Has The Best Marijuana?

I recently posted a question on my Facebook page, ‘what state has the best marijuana?’ As I expected, there were a lot of comments, and they seem to keep coming in. It is a question that can be debated forever with virtually no chance of everyone reaching a consensus. People love to brag about their state’s marijuana quality, especially out West. I know we have a lot of pride in our marijuana here in Oregon. In the 90′s I purchased a lot of marijuana from Washington State, and of course from Oregon. [Continue Reading]

UFC Punishes Marijuana, Not Violent Threats Against Women

 Posted by at 5:40 PM on May 17, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Opinion  5 Responses »
May 172013
 
UFC Punishes Marijuana, Not Violent Threats Against Women

Following up on Johnny Green’s post on the UFC not punishing fighters for testosterone while vacating wins and seizing prize money over marijuana metabolites, we have some updates on the story. It seems that to add insult to injury, UFC President Dana White is taking the $65,000 “Submission of the Night” bonus forfeited by Pat Healy and awarding it to the only other fighter that night to win by submission, Bryan Caraway.  We can’t be too harsh on someone taking a free sixty-five grand after being pummeled, even if he’s [Continue Reading]

Drug-Testing Biz Partner DuPont Says Marijuana Led To Boston Bombings

 Posted by at 1:31 PM on May 17, 2013  Opinion  23 Responses »
May 172013
 
Drug-Testing Biz Partner DuPont Says Marijuana Led To Boston Bombings

The bombings that took place in Boston were a heinous crime carried out by the Tsarnaev Brothers that killed and maimed American citizens.  It seems the older brother had become radicalized in his hatred of US foreign policy and his younger brother, called Jahar, seemed to be along for the ride.  How anyone could wreak such havoc and destruction is beyond the ability of most Americans to comprehend. Unless you’re Robert L. DuPont, one of the principles in the firm Bensinger, DuPont & Associates, which is a major purveyor of [Continue Reading]

Next Thing You Know, We’ll Be Shooting Up Marijuana!

 Posted by at 6:54 AM on May 13, 2013  Marijuana Science, Opinion  4 Responses »
May 132013
 
Next Thing You Know, We'll Be Shooting Up Marijuana!

When you battle drug prohibitionists long enough you’re bound to read some crazy things. The latest comes from a boardmember of Project SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana – Kevin Sabet’s anti-pot propaganda organ) named Dr. Christian Thurstone. In his latest blog screed entitled “Higher and Higher”, he laments that the teenagers sentenced to his business, the largest rehab facility in Colorado, are testing with higher and higher levels of marijuana metabolites in their pee. He worries about the new, super-potent marijuana and concentrates, and then, seriously, writes this: It is [Continue Reading]

Stoned Driving Limits: You Asked To “Treat It Like Alcohol”

 Posted by at 5:30 AM on May 9, 2013  Opinion  8 Responses »
May 092013
 
Stoned Driving Limits: You Asked To "Treat It Like Alcohol"

With Washington State’s I-502 legalization came a 5ng/ml limit of active THC in blood.  This is now per se evidence to convict on a DUI charge. In Colorado, the governor is poised to sign a bill creating a 5ng/ml limit that has failed to pass in six previous attempts.  This would set a permissible inference of guilt on a DUI charge. To my fellow supporters of marijuana legalization, I’m reminded of the saying, “Be careful what you wish for because you might get it.” Before I explain that, let’s make sure everyone reading [Continue Reading]

Idaho: Where Marijuana Is More Dangerous To Kids Than A Loaded Gun

 Posted by at 10:38 AM on April 25, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Opinion  13 Responses »
Apr 252013
 
Idaho: Where Marijuana Is More Dangerous To Kids Than A Loaded Gun

Yesterday I broke the story of Lindsey Rinehart and Sarah Caldwell. They are two young mothers who are very prominent marijuana activists in the Gem State.  Lindsey is the state’s most visible medical marijuana patient.  She suffers from multiple sclerosis and is the chief petitioner for the Idaho Medical Choice Act, a very limited form of medical marijuana initiative.  Sarah is the financial officer for Moms 4 Marijuana International. You can help Lindsey & Sarah with legal fees here: http://rad-r.us/IdahoFund While Lindsey and Sarah were vacationing, along with Lindsey’s husband [Continue Reading]

How Do You Find Your Marijuana?

 Posted by at 7:34 PM on March 24, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Medical Marijuana Policy, Opinion  5 Responses »
Mar 242013
 
How Do You Find Your Marijuana?

I remember when the only way to ‘score’ some marijuana was to find a friend who knew a grower, an out of town hookup, etc. For a lot of Americans, those days are long gone. I live in Oregon, and I can get cannabis delivered to my house or go into a location any day of the week in just about any large town or mid sized city. I am fortunate enough to know some growers that kick me down nugs, but I know there are a lot of people [Continue Reading]

We Are On The Right Side Of Wrong

 Posted by at 5:30 AM on January 29, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Opinion  4 Responses »
Jan 292013
 
We Are On The Right Side Of Wrong

What will the rest of this year bring? Already a month into two states legalizing marijuana and the collapse of society did not happen, or at least nothing more than the usual. At least in those two states, consumers of cannabis are able to self-medicate with a little more pride and faith. This will be a year of legalization limbo for Washington, as lawmakers ask for a halt on progress to the State Liquor Control Board, but the medical scene flourishes more than ever due to new attitudes of the [Continue Reading]

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