War On Drugs

Jack Marshall has proclaimed yesterday “Remember What Drugs Cost Society Day” in honor of actor and comedian John Belushi, who died of a drug overdose in 1982. It's worthwhile to remember the dead, and it's important not to forget that recreational drug use can lead to tragedies. Had Jack left it at that, I wouldn't have any objection, but Jack can't leave it at that. The … [Read more...] about The Tyranny of the Well-Meaning

A few days ago, over at Crimlaw, Ken Lammers, whom I admire, had a few things to say about the idea of legalizing drugs. Ken starts by quoting Pope Francis, whom I admire somewhat less. (Hey, what can I say? I was raised a Lutheran, and the First Rule of Lutheran Club is the Catholics are wrong.) When it comes to drugs, the Pope is (no surprise) an old-school anti-drug … [Read more...] about The Pope On Drugs

Say, did you hear about the new Islamic terrorist cell? So far, they've killed a Christian pastor and they've set a baby on fire. And they're operating right here in the United States!Actually, I lied. It wasn't an Islamic terror cell, it was something called the Mountain Judicial Circuit Narcotics Criminal Investigation and Suppression Team, which is led by Sheriff Joey … [Read more...] about Terrorism In America