Cannabis Law and Politics

Date: 20 March 2009 Source: Times Union http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story...ategory=OPINION

Source: QLS Website at http://www.qls.com.au/content/lwp/wcm/conn...ms/Criminal+Law

Date: 3 Mar 2009 Source: ABC http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/03/03/2506206.htm

I don't know if any of you know about this site. But they basically have this thing where people e-mail them ideas, they put them up and people vote and comment. They have a legalise drugs one here pretty close to the top of the list. Whichever gets the most support they try and raise money to get an advertisement on the TV or in the newspaper. So I urge you to sign up over there and vote 'Hot' on this idea! http://www.getup.org.au/2020/idea.php?ideaID=180

Antwerp, March 2009 A RESEARCH INTO THE PARTICIPATION OF DRUG USER ORGANISATIONS IN THE DESIGN OF DRUG POLICIES ON A LOCAL AND EUROPEAN LEVEL Please find herewith the final report of a research on the participation of associations representing drug users in the design and implementation of policies that directly affect their lives: drug policies. Concretely the research has looked into the way this participation takes place on a local level (in the Drug Plans of the Autonomous Community of Euskadi – Basque Country, Spain) and on a European level (the European Union Drug Action Plans). The research was carried out between October 2008 and January 2009, by the European Co…

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nuff raspect fe Robert Randall yah must check his legal argument called --->necessady he said he is not guilty because and sane person who has a disease and knows cannabis will help them will breake the law to obtain cannabis That activity is not criminal but a act of self presavation and he won the right to medicinal cannabis i fixed that link its to a utube clip called Robert Randall - Father of Medical Marijuana in America gotta love dat iery guidance

I only just came across this story Police in the Richmond local area command say they were surprised by the results of a recent crackdown on illicit drugs. Acting Superintendent Greg Moore says two tourists buses were pulled over near Nimbin late last week and more than half the passengers onboard were found to be carrying drugs. He says while 24 of those caught were issued with cautions, others were not so lucky. "Depends on the type of drug and the quantities involved," he said. "In the majority of cases last week people were entitled to cannabis cautions, but there were other drugs such as LSD, amphetamines and ecstasy also seized. "Those people with the ha…

This article by me appeared in Treating Yourself Magazine #13. It is my overview of my recent visit to Nimbin and being a cannabis activist in Australia. I hope you enjoy this. The Prism of Activism My name is Mark, and I am a cannabis activist living in Canberra, Australia. I am but one of many good folk in my homeland who have taken up the struggle to bring cannabis and hemp awareness to the World, and put an end to prohibition. Being a cannabis activist in Australia is an onerous task. It requires dedication, commitment and courage. The laws in Australia are still somewhat draconian, and the Federal Government still maintains a zero tolerance towards cannabis, b…

where s the blog that has that attachement? https://cannabis.community.forums.ozstoners...ry&id=36605 No horror stories please Has anyone used this argument, and whats their dodgey response?

Date: 23 February 2009 Source: Salem.news.com Copyright: 2008 Salem-News.com http://www.salem-news.com/articles/februar...est_2-23-09.php

How accurate are new roadside drug tests? By Carolyn Tucker Lawyers are lining up to question the accuracy and purpose of new roadside drug tests, claiming there is insufficient scientific evidence to justify the government’s random approach. Launching the new roadside tests last week, Police Minister Judy Spence said there would be zero tolerance for those who climbed behind the wheel under the influence of marijuana, speed, ice or ecstasy. Ms Spence said those were caught would face fines of up to $1050 and lose their licence for up to nine months for a first offence. But some in the legal community, who prefer not to be named, suggested the new laws appeared …

Author: Unknown Date: 20 February 2009 Source: AFP Copyright: 2009 AFP http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/artic...Ye72Yeis0Z3XImQ

Author: Unknown Date: 19 February 2009 Source: Press TV Copyright: Press TV 2007 http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=86152...ionid=351020403