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Year: 2013

When the Rich and Famous Get Stoned

There has been a trend of late among celebrities being more “open” regarding their cannabis use. In some cases the mere fact that they are admitting to cannabis use increased their overall public acceptance. A recent story about Robin Thicke admitting to his expensive Marijuana habit has gone somewhat viral on …

Are you being charged for crimes not committed?

There is something wryly peculiar about marijuana laws specifically relating to the part of “Intent to distribute”. What this essentially means is that according to current drug laws if you have more than X amount of drugs on you, automatically you’re a drug dealer. A Review of Law I’m no lawyer that’s for sure but there is something incredibly off about the law. If you were to drive with guns in the back of your trunk, Kevlar vests, ski masks, armor piercing bullets but have a permit …

A brief Analysis of Prohibitionist Logic or the Lack there of

According to Prohibitionists there are several reasons as to why or several “logics” that dictate and support the efforts of prohibition. We’ll take a brief analysis of these logics and debunk every single one of them with reason. Let’s get at it then; Marijuana is a Gateway Drug and should remain illegal Marijuana is not a gateway drug and if we wish to come to argue those points the …

Why Growing Marijuana Should be a Fundamental Human Right

By now we all know that cannabis has curative properties and if this isn’t reason enough to allow each and every human being to grow their own cannabis then there is something extremely wrong with the current state of affairs. Nature should never be against the law. When a specific plant has the ability to cure even 1 disease, that plant…

Legal Marijuana- A Weapon Against Poverty

Poverty is something that affects all nations however there are certain nations that suffer extreme poverty. Countries such as Swaziland and Haiti, to name a few, are limited with the natural resources at their disposal not to mention the lack of technological advances limiting their possibilities tremendously. In many cases these types of countries turn to the illicit drug trade to generate their income yet…

Why Marijuana Decriminalization just isn’t enough

Some people argue that full scale legalization is a bit extreme and therefore advocate Decriminalization. Essentially what decriminalization means is that the drug remains illegal but consumption is tolerated. But while this would create some more wiggle room for consumers, it still fails to address the serious issues surrounding drug prohibition. In order to acquire a safer society full scale legalization is the only way to achieve it. The following arguments will establish the basis why decriminalizing marijuana just isn’t …

Law Makers milking the Marijuana Cow

By clear definition Marijuana should no longer be listed as a Schedule I substance due to extensive medical research and countless patient testimonials received by those with medical marijuana cards. The empirical evidence in favor of marijuana legalization leaves us only with one question; Why hasn’t it been legalized yet? To answer this question we must look at those who …

Hemp Making Noise on the Political Scene

Hemp is by far humanities greatest crop and still highly illegal in many places in the world. We often hear stories about Marijuana while Hemp is usually hidden in the dark. In the US hemp was bundled along marijuana and is a Felony offense despite the fact that Hemp does not get you high. Hemp is purely industrial in nature, it is one of the fundamental building blocks to society. In fact, if marijuana is the medicine for your body and mind, hemp is the medicine for a healthy earth. Our current consumerist behaviors …

The Rise of Marijuana Billboards

The Marijuana Policy Project is pushing the boundaries with what is “accepted” in society by putting up some real cannabis billboards. Their recent endeavor once more caught media attention as they placed a 14-by-48 foot sign along the main boulevard to the Denver Sports Authority Field. The sign was directed to the NFL and their “anti-marijuana” policy begging the…

Andrea Sanderlin Update: Scarsdale mom pleads guilty to running massive … – CBS News

UPI.com (blog)Andrea Sanderlin Update: Scarsdale mom pleads guilty to running massive …CBS NewsAP Photo/John Minchillo. (CBS/AP) NEW YORK – A woman from a wealthy New York City suburb has pleaded guilty to running a multimillion-dollar marijuana-growing operating in a Queens warehouse. PHOTOS: NY

Updated: Liquor board adopts rules for Washington’s marijuana market – Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Updated: Liquor board adopts rules for Washington's marijuana marketSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)The 136-page report released by the Colorado Department of Revenue outlines the rules for the state's new recreational marijuana industry and covers everything retail marijuana store signage, product labeling, cultivation, testing and warehousing. The

Sheriff: Marijuana grow house shut down in Sarasota – Bradenton Herald

Bradenton HeraldSheriff: Marijuana grow house shut down in SarasotaBradenton HeraldSARASOTA — One man was arrested after the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office dismantled a marijuana grow house operation, according to the sheriff's office. Detectives on Wednesday obtained and executed a search warrant at a residence in the 4500 block …and more »

Chinese nationals to be charged in marijuana growing bust – Los Angeles Times

abc7.comChinese nationals to be charged in marijuana growing bustLos Angeles TimesAfter a two-month operation, sheriff's deputies on Tuesday served search warrants at four locations in Temple City, Valinda and Covina, where they seized more than 200 marijuana plants, cultivating equipment and two assault rifles. Police arrested four …Los Angeles deputies find marijuana, weapons; 7 arrestedabc

The Top 25 Best Small Bongs Online

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The Top 18 Best Acrylic Bongs Online

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The Top 18 Most Awesome Bongs Online

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The Top 15 Best Fluorescent Grow Lights Online

Are you looking for the best fluorescent grow lights for your indoor grow operation but don’t know which ones to choose? Don’t worry! Our experts have scoured the web to bring you the top 15 best fluorescent grow lights online. Enjoy! // <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = “ca-pub-3760035536254252”; /* Paragraph Ad for Blog Posts …

The Top 15 Best Percolator Bongs Online

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The Top 20 Best Animal Pipes and Animal Bongs Online

Are you in the market for the best animal pipes for your next smoke session? If so, you’re in luck as we’ve scoured the web to bring you the top 20 best animal pipes online! But don’t worry, these animals don’t bite … too hard. Enjoy! // <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = “ca-pub-3760035536254252”; /* Paragraph Ad for Blog Posts */ google_ad_slot = “3411581744”; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; // ]]></script> // <![CDATA[</p> // ]]> 20. Salt Dry…

The Top 25 Best Sherlock Pipes Online

Are you looking for the best Sherlock pipes for your next smoke session? If so, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve searched far and wide and have located the top 25 best Sherlock pipes online! If you find one that you like, simply click on the image to purchase. Enjoy your new Sherlock pipe! 25. Sherlock Pipe: Taste…