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Kentucky passes HB 463 and Texas passes one to Willie. - Lexington courts | Examiner.com

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Ron Paul On The War On Drugs And Problem Solving

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Willie Dodges Felony Pot Charge; Urges Donations To Sheriff

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Machine-Gun Toting Cops Raid Legal Pot Patient For Two Plants

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Former Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders Supports Pot Legalization

Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, told Don Lemon of CNN on Sunday, that she supports the legalization of marijuana. Joycelyn Elders had served under Clinton’s administration in 1993. Next month, the state of California will make a decision through ballot initiative whether to legalize pot, also known as proposition 19.

If the ballot polling goes in favor if legalization of Marijuana, then its recreational use will be legally permissible in the state. However, the federal officials have also assured that the existing drug laws will also be simultaneously enforced if its legalization is approved. On asking Joycelyn Elders, that her support for legalization of pot may make the matter worse from bad, she replied that considering the present condition it cannot get worse. She feels that California has too many criminals who are convicted due to violent crimes. Its legalization would reduce the number of non-violent crimes that occur due to consumption of marijuana. She feels horrible when young people are criminalized due to consumption of Marijuana, as it is not a toxic substance and does not cause much environmental hazards. The supporters of legalization of Pot, including Joycelyn Elders, believe that it would raise the revenue and cut the cost of enforcement. Those who are against its legalization focuses on its side effects on the consumer’s physiology. Joycelyn Elders opposes this saying, marijuana is not an addictive substance, and still it is illegal, but alcohol, which is more addictive and responsible for worse physical hazards, has been legalized by the authorities.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder feels that if consumption of marijuana is legalized, then it would be a major “stumbling Block” for the federal partnership between state and local authorities regarding drug enforcement. Joycelyn Elders, on the other hand, feels that it would enable better use of resources.

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/health1/former-surgeon-general-joycelyn-elders-supports-pot-legalization_100446572.htmlFormer U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, told Don Lemon of CNN on Sunday, that she... more

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D.A.R.E.: Ripping Families Apart Since 1983

When it comes to its stated mission—keeping school-age children from trying... more

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URGENT CALL FOR SOLIDARITY

The life of Bernard Rappaz, Swiss hemp pioneer and activist imprisoned since 20 March,... more

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NORML Convention 2009

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PLAN TO CUT SENTENCES FOR NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS COULD SAVE TAXPAYERS MILLIONS

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Industrial Hemp Does Nearly Everything But Get You High

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Ecstasy Therapy Is Back | DrugReporter | AlterNet

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Crack the Disparity

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Mold, Lead, and Leftover Meth Update - Watch Out for These Signs

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New York State Takes Step to Repeal Drug Laws

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Growing list of successful pot smokers

Journalist Radley Balko makes fun of the Office of National Drug Control Policy's new anti-pot disinformation campaign, which "suggest that drug users can look forward to a career as a 'burrito taster,' a 'couch security guard,' or 'remote control operator.'

Balko calls it "an incredibly lame campaign, [which] reeks of stodgy wonks making a desperate attempt to look hip."

Here’s my challenge to Agitator readers, bloggers, and others: In this comments thread, let’s compile a master list of admitted pot smokers—current or former—who not only haven’t ended up as heroin junkies or burnouts, but have gone on to lead successful lives. If the person is famous, include a link. But feel free to add yourselves and what you do now, too, if you fit the criteria. School teacher? Cop? Stay at home mom? Grad student? Count yourself in. You can leave out your name if you like. Or include it. Either way.

I’ll get it started:

Barack Obama, president-elect. Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the U.S. John Kerry, U.S. Senator and 2004 Democratic nominee for president. John Edwards, multi-millionaire, former U.S. Senator, and 2004 Democratic nominee for vice president. Sarah Palin, governor of Alaska, 2008 Republican nominee for vice president. British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly, and and Chancellor Alistair Darling. Josh Howard, NBA all-star. New York Governor David Paterson. Former Vice President, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Oscar winner Al Gore. Former Sen. Bill Bradley, who smoked while playing professional basketball. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and former New York Governor George Pataki. Billionaire and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Help Radley add to the list of successful potheads: Successful Pot Smokers: Let’s Make a List
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Help the cause....add to the list.Journalist Radley Balko makes fun of the Office of National Drug Control Policy's... more

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Change we can Toke Up to

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Potheads won't get MRSA

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Busted:14,000 hits of LSD

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Americans are world's top drug users despite harsh drug laws

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Drug Makers Near an Old Goal: A Legal Shield

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