Medical marijuana legislation is dazed and confused
“Congress should definitely consider decriminalizing possession of marijuana….We should concentrate on prosecuting the rapists and burglars who are a menace to society.” -U.S. Representative Dan...
View ArticleHempfest arrests not surprising–pot is still illegal
In all the smoky confusion coming out of Olympia’s chronic attempt legislate medical marijuana, one basic fact seemed to escape the attention of many attending this year’s Hempfest at Wright Park. It’s...
View ArticleWhen it comes to marijuana the feds have the final word
The old story, medical marijuana dispensaries are illegal, is the new story. Or is it? Lately, the debate on legalized marijuana is bearing a striking resemblance to the hokey-pokey. With state and...
View ArticleEase in obtaining marijuana “green cards” will hinder legalization
Advocates for medical marijuana have made great progress in the last few years. Several states, including Washington, have taken varied steps towards legalizing medical cannabis, and public sentiment...
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Current marijuana statute lacks clarity, adds danger
The woman was a mess. Because she was shaking and crying so hard, she was barely coherent enough to answer questions about the events of the last hour. And it had been a pretty nasty one. As the...
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Medical marijuana a hard sell to banks – an easy sell to recreational users
In the last couple of years dispensing medical mariajuana has moved out of dark alleys and into storefronts. As scientific research confirms its benefits, public perception appears to be warming up to...
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Illegal dispensaries are a roadblock to legalization
Here’s the scenario: You are part of a grassroots movement trying to change a law you perceive as outdated, irrational and just plain wrong. Let’s say, for the sake of argument, that your goal is the...
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I-502 discussion important – and entertaining
Many local and national issues await our decision on November 6. One of those guaranteed to resonate on many levels is Initiative 502, the measure to legalize marijuana. Its controversial presence on...
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Legalized marijuana has arrived, but will it last?
“A solid majority” is how the Trib’s most recent article (11/7) described the passage of I-502. For recreational pot aficionados, Tuesday’s election results provided much cause for celebration. While...
View ArticleIs drug raid a federal declaration against legalized pot?
Following the results of last November’s vote to legalize marijuana in Washington State, there has been much speculation about the federal government’s response. With marijuana still illegal on a...
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