At a raging fire consuming blocks of the city last night, Fire Chief Kil Gerlikowski pooh-poohed suggestions that they cut the gas supply that was fueling the fire. “That won’t stop the fire. It’ll still have wood and other materials that will keep it going,” said Kil. “It’s a bit naive to think that shutting […]
Day: November 12, 2012
Using Washington and Colorado as reason to push for federal change.
We’ve seen numerous articles about the votes emboldening other countries.
Jeralyn at TalkLeft has an excellent article about Colorado Representatives drafting bills to keep the feds out of state marijuana laws: CO Reps to Introduce Bill on Marijuana to Protect Amendment 64
Rep. Diana DeGette says she is putting the final touches on a bill […]
Is there a value in incrementalism?
Unlikely allies behind marijuana votes in Washington, Colorado
What transpired in Colorado and Washington were disciplined efforts that forged alliances between liberals and tea party conservatives, often using public health arguments to advance their cause.
Proponents and analysts said both states benefited from existing medical marijuana statutes, money from national liberalization supporters and a sometimes […]
Red Ribbon Silliness
Every year, elementary students are encouraged to do the most bizarre activities in furtherance of the DEA-glorifying Red Ribbon week. Here’s another one: Creating a drug-free message, which includes things like “crazy sock day with a reminder to ‘Sock Out Drugs!’”
I particularly loved the door-decorating contest with the winner “Toadily Against Drugs!”… particularly […]