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This has been “a long and winding road,” and in the four years we have been doing this blog, we have had a grand time! We have made many friends, ticked off a few people with our politics, and had our say on a multitude of issues. There comes a time, however, when the road ends or takes a new …

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States Rights: An Undemocratic Principle

November 29, 2009 – 1:35 pm | 14 Comments | 1 views
States Rights: An Undemocratic Principle

At the local level, the governor and state assemblies are granted powers under the federal constitution to manage their own affairs, so long as they don’t interfere with rights granted under that constitution. When, however, a minority of senators from various states are granted the power to thwart the will of the majority of American people, a line has been crossed that forms a border between good, representative government and gridlock.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA: THE TIME HAS COME TODAY

October 22, 2009 – 9:39 am | 19 Comments | 1 views
MEDICAL MARIJUANA: THE TIME HAS COME TODAY

At last medical marijuana is no longer the stigma-bearing drug of choice in at least thirteen states. Those who have a doctor’s prescription which validates the use of marijuana for medical purposes will not be targeted in criminal prosecutions.  There are, of course, caveats and that is fine. In part the memo states that “prosecution of commercial enterprises that unlawfully …

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