Episode 59: Even Terrorists Smoke Pot! - Episode #59, May 15, 2011
5/15/2011
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS:
- Eva sent us a message about other “synthetic marijuana” products that may be on the market. This stuff looks like hash and could easily be passed off as such on the street.
- With regards to our question about if “Doobie” is still a cool word, James wrote in to say: “In my opinion the word doobie will never get old or be uncool it’s like the great stoner classics such as Cheech & Chong.”
- Mike T. (aka Splifcoli) shares a couple of stories: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/25/robert-watson-faces-drug-_n_853236.html and http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ixuPPcDzPJRZnh8ZQmIqGNyPSWwA?docId=e2531ecf1700422bbc2b5fe00560e4c1
- Brandi from South Carolina wants to know what actions she can take towards legalizing marijuana in her state.
- James writes to ask if we’ve heard of Ohio’s 2012 medical marijuana ballot question.
- Shakedown writes in with more info on the Ohio initiative. He also shares a link to a video about the story of Gary and Sherri Burton of Medina, OH.
- Alex writes in from the University of Wisconsin - Madison to share the sad news of the death of long time Madison cannabis activist Ben Masel.
- Patrick sent us a thoughtful email regarding his thoughts on marijuana prohibition.
- Kirk McNeil, executive director of New Hampshire Compassion got in touch via email as well as Facebook about the situation in his neck of the woods. He says: “The Senate tabled HB442 today. I think we’re going to try and turn their arguments around on them and push for full decrim next session.”
EAST COAST SCOOP
- Delaware becomes 16th medical marijuana state
- R.I. Congressman faces pot possession charges in Connecticut
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS
- Medical Marijuana Overhaul Set to Become Law, DPHHS Says They’ll Keep Issuing Cards [clip]
- MCIA group to fight back with powerful Montana lawyer
- Mother worries son may struggle to find medicine [clip]
- Jason Christ files lawsuit against Montana DPHHS for failing to renew medical card [clip]
POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
- Washington still stuck in medical marijuana hell [clip]
- NORML’s “radical” Russ Bellville responds to bushbama’s policy shift
NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
INTERNATIONAL INSANITY
- Canada - Ottawa appeals medical pot ruling
- Dutch high court rules five plants is OK
- Marijuana march draws thousands internationally, not much US support [clip]
- Terrorists smoke pot, too!
SOUTHWEST
DEATHS AT THE HANDS OF DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 2011
- StopTheDrugWar.org is tracking deaths by drug law enforcement. Here are the 25th, 26th, and 27th.
BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED?
SPECIAL THANKS TO SUPPORTERS OF THE CANNABIS AGENDA
- Mentions of new donors/supporters
MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE
- Ohio billionaire vows to get MMJ on 2012 ballot
- Another big time criminal off the street! What a waste of tax [clip]
- Illinois MMJB bill fails. Fed scheduling and intimidation tactics mentioned
STONED IN THE SOUTH
YOU’VE GOTTA BE KIDDING ME
ACTIVISM SPOTLIGHT
- Cannabis culture says goodbye to dedicated activist - RIP Ben Massel
- Pennsylvannians, take action!
- Oklahoma, ask Governor Fallin to veto ridiculous hash bill!
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