Compliments of the Drug War
It is clichéd to make the point that we all remember where we were when major world events transpired, but a lot of people do not realise why that is.
Washington Times Attacks Flex Your Rights
FYR's response to the new random search program on public transportation in DC is continuing to generate media hits, including a negative reaction to our work in The Washington Times. ??
The editorial includes factual errors regarding the breadth of the program (amazingly, they didnât know it includes bus stops) and even accuses Flex Your Rights of endangering public safety. It's revealing that our only opposition got the facts completely wrong. Fortunately, Washington Times published my reply today. Check it out.
Itâs not everyday that I get accused of endangering everyone in DC, so you can imagine how amused I am by all of this.
The editorial includes factual errors regarding the breadth of the program (amazingly, they didnât know it includes bus stops) and even accuses Flex Your Rights of endangering public safety. It's revealing that our only opposition got the facts completely wrong. Fortunately, Washington Times published my reply today. Check it out.
Itâs not everyday that I get accused of endangering everyone in DC, so you can imagine how amused I am by all of this.
Appeal: Tax-Deductible Donations Needed for StoptheDrugWar.org's Educational Work
Earlier this month we wrote seeking support for StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet)'s lobbying programs, to help us lobby the Obama administration and Congress on causes near and dear to the hearts of drug reformers with which the President-Elect has said he agrees. This week we are seeking tax deductible donations to our educational programs, especially our web site, on which readership continues to go up and up.
Medical Marijuana: ASA Files Lawsuit Against California DMV Over Patient Drivers' License Revocation
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is jerking the drivers' licenses of medical marijuana patients, saying they are "drug abusers." Now, Americans for Safe Access has filed a lawsuit to make them cut it out.
Europe: British Public Opinion Headed in Wrong Direction on Drug Policy, Poll Finds
British attitudes toward drug users, sellers, and drug reform are heading in the wrong direction, according to a new poll.
Europe: Dutch Mayors Want Regulated Marijuana Production and Sales
While the conservative Dutch national government would like to see cannabis coffee shops go away, the mayors of the towns that have them beg to differ. In fact, most of them want to see production as well as sales tolerated.