Happy Birthday 21st Amendment
September 23rd, 2008 by Perry
The good people of the Marijuana Policy Project point out some interesting irony on the 75th anniversary of the end of prohibition. While they passed an amendment to commemorate the successful regulation of alcohol since its decriminalization, no such motion was ever suggested for marijuana.
Additionally, even though many representatives don’t have strong opinions against weed, they are forced to push for criminalizing offenses because they do not want to be labeled soft on crime or advocating illegal drug use. Hopefully it won’t be 75 years before we’re laughing about a time where you used to be thrown in the slammer for some ganja.
An Unbiased Take on Marijuana Addiction
September 22nd, 2008 by Perry
Assholes and scientists have long debated the tenets of marijuana addiction. With assholes representing the U.S. Government, who desperately rely on typical Bible Belt-based scare tactics. And the scientists who rely on actual science, conducting actual experiments, in actual laboratories.
Not surprisingly, the assholes have failed miserably thus far. Guys in the government can thank the cult-classic, propaganda gem “Reefer Madness” for the additional support.
Right here we have a decent argument from neither an asshole nor a scientist.
George Michael in News Again for Drug Problems
September 22nd, 2008 by Perry
Sorry Arrested Development fans, not that George Michael.
The real headline here is not “George Michael Apologizes to Fans,” it’s “People Still Care About George Michael?” I mean who honestly could he have been apologizing to. Who buys a George Michael album, and if you’re still listening, why?
Better yet, how about I propose this for debate:
Bigger douchebag; George Michael or Bono? Discuss.
Bahston’s Finest Be Wicked Angry
September 22nd, 2008 by Perry
The annual Boston Freedom Rally – described by organizers as ‘the largest marijuana reform gathering on the East Coast’ – drew hundreds of stoners, activists and vendors to the park.
Ah yes, the spirit of activism was alive and well in vendors, activists and of course… stoners, most of whom were probably just looking for a spot to light up in the park. Being it was such a nice day. It’s kind of funny, you hear stories about how only a few generations ago, activists protested real government problems while smoking weed.
We still have those exact same government problems but I guess we’ll at least have our weed. That’s progress baby.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Tattoos
September 22nd, 2008 by Perry
Actually… it’s just the bad and the ugly.
We’ve all snickered at the hoser on the beach with a tribal armband tattoo, and his idiotic choice of self-expression. But most of the people in this particular photo gallery took bad ideas to a whole new level. Like the class act who got two garter-belted legs tattooed on either side of his armpit hair. Or the Clay Aiken. Yes, the Clay Aiken. What a conversation starter!
The Royale with Cheese, Other Dutch Differences
September 22nd, 2008 by Perry
As someone who spends about an hour a day dreaming about a trip to Amsterdam (yes, it’s time consuming,) this 10 Things to Know About the Dutch is pretty interesting. It talks about some of their crazy eating habits and dislike of Germans. Hey, maybe I’m part Dutch? Maybe!
You Break, You Buy
September 22nd, 2008 by Perry
Two Colorado folk are trying to get reimbursed somewhere in the neighborhood of $200,000 for 39 pot plants the local police illegally seized, and then returned a year later, completely ruined.
I’m not the resident hydroponics expert, but I’m sure sitting in a police basement with no light, can’t be good for plants. Some of the plants were so badly decomposed they had turned into a black, moldy liquid. No report on whether or not the couple tried to smoke the liquid.
It Could Be That Much Better to Live in Michigan
September 19th, 2008 by Perry
For the first time, Michigan is placing a piece of medical marijuana legislation on the ballot.
This could be huge. A blue state for the previous four elections, I think one of the big surprises of this move has to be why it took so long. Perhaps its consideration as a traditionally-valued, mid-western state may have contributed to the delay. Regardless, the fact that such a state could put such a proposition on the ballot, indicates a positive shift in thinking across the heartland.
