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DRUG WAR DIARIES: NE Police Create Self-fulfilling Prophecy? ( 1814 reads) |
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 (15:52:27) |
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November 10, 2008 – the 233rd birthday of the United States Marine Corps
Mass. voters OK decriminalization of marijuana - Local News Updates - The Boston Globe a recent headline announced the voters’ decision in Massachusetts. The Eagle-Tribune online has this headline NH Police Expect change in Mass. drug laws will have an impact. This is worth reading, if only for the readers’ comments. Trivia quiz- who was Buford Pusser?
Seriously, it appears that law enforcement is already expecting a rise in the use of cannabis and possession of small amounts, as if the change in the law will encourage people to rush out and purchase pot when the law goes into effect. I’m sure that, as with most self-fulfilling prophecies, if they look for it they will find it: whether it is there or not.
And, in a lighter approach Coming Soon to your Michigan Town: Wacky Tobbacy Vending Machines provides a succinct overview of Michigan’s recent vote to allow the use of medical cannabis.
All the while the citizens are saying YES! the Feds are saying NO! Perhaps, the Feds need to be reminded for whom they toil, this will require that our elected representatives be reminded that when they are doing the people’s business they should consider what business the people want conducted and how.
Blessings, peace and joy.
J. Michael Jones |
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