Church of Reality Aims for Religious Pot
February 14th, 2007 by Alex
With a decision like that, you know lots of different “religious” groups are going to come out of the woodwork and try to test the ruling. Even though there are people out there who strongly disagree with us, tFS has made its views clear on the subject.
Using religion as an excuse to be able to smoke marijuana is ridiculous. Although, this doesn’t apply to the few legitimate institutions out there that use the pot as a sacrament and have been around longer than say… oh… the date of the Gonzales ruling.
Marc, the founder of the Church of Reality contacted the DEA to ask for a drug exemption for his organization. The drug exemption is specifically for marijuana.
Instead of summing up his reasons for writing to the DEA, I’ll use Marc’s exact words:
The Church of Reality is not a druggie religion. Our position is that one should use substances responsibly. We do however have chemically driven brains that can emulate logic. It is well established that smoking Marijuana can inspire creative thinking and I can tell you that this religion would not exist if not for Pot.
Lo and behold, the DEA responded and they are taking his request seriously. In the response letter, the DEA included 3 pages of highly detailed questions regarding the Church of Reality, its background and how & in what context it plans on using marijuana.
Marc intends to completely fill out the DEA questionnaire and get it back to them. I’m highly interested to see not only his responses but also how the DEA will play it from there. Out of all the different approaches to utilizing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, I have to say the Church of Reality appears to be taking the most level-headed and responsible route.
We’ll keep you updated…
[via Church of Reality]
Debris: Tuesday, 2.13.07
February 13th, 2007 by Tim- Drug Czar Reports Drop in Drug Use [via Yahoo]
- An Expensive War Against Marijuana [via Joe Crubaugh]
- Los Angeles: A License to Chill [via LA Times]
- Medical Marijuana ID Card Fee May Soar [via Ukiah Daily]
- Pot Prisoners Cost Americans $1 Billion a Year [via AlterNet]
- Felony Shroomin’ with Gonzaga Bulldogs [via Deadspin]
- Take Action During Medical Marijuana Week [via Indy Bay]
- California Supreme Court to Clarify Proposition 215 [via SC Sentinel]
- Researchers Find No Link Between Marijuana & Lung Cancer [via SFGate]
Juicy Blunts: Tropical Passion
February 13th, 2007 by Alex
It might be the completely wrong time of the year to think about tropical breezes and island-grown fruit, but something’s got to brighten up the day of all our New York readers.
Today, I’m reviewing Juicy Blunts Tropical Passion flavored blunt wrap.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Blunts |
| Company | ZenSmoke |
| Made In | Dominican Republic |
| Pros | Consistent leaf quality |
| Cons | Nothing done well |
| Price | $1.00 |
| tFS Rating | 6.5/10 |
The aroma for this wrap was extremely hard to pinpoint. After a lot of debate, it was decided that tropical passion really means sweet cantaloupe. Still, it almost seems that Juicy threw too many scents into this batch and ended up with a very indistinct overall impression.
Tropical Passion provides no leaf taste, smoke taste or smoke aroma. There are quite a few other JB wraps that come to mind before I would recommend this one.
If you’re going to do an exotically-themed blunt wrap, get it right, because the market is already full of them. It’s like bringing a Mustang to a parking lot full of Ferraris… you won’t stand out.
Tucker Carlson Owns Congressman
February 13th, 2007 by AlexLife tends to throw curveballs every once in a while, so I try to stay prepared. However, something that no one could prepare me for was this video of Tucker Carlson laying a verbal smackdown on the ultra-conservative congressman, Rep. Mark Souder.
This clip is great on many levels:
- It’s always fun to see a political hot-air bag sputter out total bullshit answers to very straight forward questions
- Tucker’s smug expression during the majority of the interview had to be infuriating for the congressman
- Tucker admits to knowing “many” casual pot smokers and flat out tells the congressman he is wrong
I’d feel bad for Mark Souder, but he’s brought this on himself. It’s crystal clear that he is the result of when political agendas and rhetoric overtake the rational, thinking mind.
Even Marc Emery has a bone to pick with this guy.
Tucker Carlson: 1
Conservative Politicians: 0
Debris: Friday, 2.9.07
February 9th, 2007 by Tim- Stupid Shit Wired Thinks We Like [via Wired]
- Bush Gives Useless Anti-Drug Ads a Budget Bump [via tCBR]
- Cuba Deports Suspected Drug Baron [via BBC]
- Marijuana-like Substance in Brain Could Help Treat Parkinson’s [via SFGate]
- Pelosi, Kucinich Plan Marijuana Reform after ‘08 Election [via LA City Beat]
- California Court to Refine Medical-Marijuana Law [via Mercury]
- $3m in Marijuana Seized at Tucson Business [via KVOA]
- Supporters Believe Medicinal Value Worth All the Battles [via CSIndy]
SmokeClear + YouTube Contest
February 9th, 2007 by Tim
It looks like SmokeClear is having a YouTube Contest to help promote their products. I’ve included all the details above from the SmokeClear website. If any readers decide to enter, shoot us a link to your video and we’ll display it on theFreshScent too!
Good luck!
Medical Marijuana: Strawberry Skunk
February 9th, 2007 by Ryan
I came across a great little gem the other day and it goes by the name of Strawberry Skunk. This sativa provides a nice relaxing body high right from the start.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Strain | Strawberry Skunk |
| Type | Sativa |
| Pros | Great body high |
| Cons | Short lasting |
| Price | $25/g, $70/8th |
| tFS Rating | 7.0/10 |
This bud hits the body including arms, hands, legs, and feet perfectly. It is an intense high for about an hour, then easing into a nice feeling of relaxation. This plant is quality, but it could definitely last longer.
Strawberry is a true gem to come across and helps make the night a relaxing one. I am usually not a big fan of sativa’s, however, this bud is helping change that.
SmokeClear: King Size
February 9th, 2007 by Alex
The cellulose paper industry is starting to take off. Not only are they healthier for you, but everyone is still in love with the novelty of see-thru papers. Today, we’re starting off with a review of SmokeClear King Size papers.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
|---|---|
| Category | Papers |
| Company | SmokeClear |
| Made In | Brazil |
| Pros | Perfect burn time |
| Cons | Hard to find |
| Price | $3.00 |
| tFS Rating | 8.5/10 |
Packaging on these appears to be higher quality than aLeda’s. The tabs fit together correctly, for a tight seal that won’t unlock in your backpack. They should be stored in a cool, dry place should you want to leave them for a while.
The leaves themselves are 95% transparent and carry the other traits of cellulose papers - odorless, tasteless and low-key design. Each pack comes with 40 papers that measure 3.5×11 centimeters. If you’re unsure of how plant cellulose feels, imagine a very thin & light plastic film.
The first thing you notice when rolling with the king size is that these suckers are strong. Seriously strong. Each film even passed the dreaded karate chop test, which tells you these things are built to last. When smoked, the performed exactly as advertised with absolutely no taste or odor.
These papers allow you to focus on what’s being smoked, with no interference along the way. When a product delivers exactly what it promises in the first place, you have no choice but to be satisfied. These are the best transparent, cellulose papers that I’ve encountered so far.
