It's been a big week in news of the War on Drugs. Last year I wrote about Richard Paey, who was sentenced to 25 years in jail for (at worst) forging prescriptions for his pain medication (click the link for the whole story, which is even worse than it sounds.). Now the Court of Appeal in Florida has rejected his claim that this was cruel and unusual punishment. Judge James … [Read more...] about News From the (Drug) War Zone
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Drinking and Driving
Just to let you all know, I'm planning to do some drinking and driving this holiday weekend. Not drunk driving, mind you—that would be illegal—just some drinking and then some driving. I'm very nearly a teetotaller by inclination. I think I've had four, maybe even five drinks so far this year. No reason for it, I just rarely ever get that "I'd like to have a … [Read more...] about Drinking and Driving
Atlanta Police Kill 92-Year-Old Woman
But not before she wounded three of them: Three Atlanta police officers were shot and wounded and an elderly woman killed at a house in northwest Atlanta Tuesday night. The woman, identified by relatives as 92-year old Kathryn Johnson, opened fire on the officers from the narcotics division at a house at 933 Neal Street, according to officials. Authorities say they received a … [Read more...] about Atlanta Police Kill 92-Year-Old Woman
A Moment of Despair Over the War on Drugs
In response to a previous post, I got this comment: I've discovered that the issue which transcends all political boundaries better than any other issue is the comprehension that the War on Drugs is a failure. Consider this organization: Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. It’s comprised of cops, judges, prosecutors and others in the criminal justice system, as well as … [Read more...] about A Moment of Despair Over the War on Drugs
Look Who’s Talking About Confusion and Abuse
The Drug Czar's blog, Pushing Back has this item: Prop 215: Creating Confusion, Abuse, and Criminality since 1996 What happens when pro-drug groups con voters into passing marijuana legalization laws under the guise of medicine? What happens when these state laws conflict with Federal law? What happens when criminal groups and drug dealers start selling drugs under the … [Read more...] about Look Who’s Talking About Confusion and Abuse