The legalization discussion across the border
When I walk through the streets of Vancouver, B.C., where the skyscrapers are more numerous, the waterfront more inviting and the mountains appear to rise right above me, it is easy to imagine that I...
View ArticleCurrent marijuana statute lacks clarity, adds danger
The woman was a mess. Because she was shaking and crying so hard, she was barely coherent enough to answer questions about the events of the last hour. And it had been a pretty nasty one. As the...
View ArticleSome facts to consider in the marijuana legalization discussion
Several times over the last few months I have written columns on the controversial topic of marijuana. There’s been a lot to discuss. Legalization. Medical marijuana permits. Enforcement. I-502. I...
View ArticleIllegal dispensaries are a roadblock to legalization
Here’s the scenario: You are part of a grassroots movement trying to change a law you perceive as outdated, irrational and just plain wrong. Let’s say, for the sake of argument, that your goal is the...
View ArticleI-502 discussion important – and entertaining
Many local and national issues await our decision on November 6. One of those guaranteed to resonate on many levels is Initiative 502, the measure to legalize marijuana. Its controversial presence on...
View ArticleLegalized marijuana has arrived, but will it last?
“A solid majority” is how the Trib’s most recent article (11/7) described the passage of I-502. For recreational pot aficionados, Tuesday’s election results provided much cause for celebration. While...
View ArticleCould legalized marijuana increase cartel profits, violence?
In the realm of unintended consequences, irony rules supreme. Take legalized marijuana for instance. It has generally been assumed that the profits from legalization, now a reality in Colorado as well...
View ArticleWrapping up the week
There were quite a few notable news stories this past week. While I wish there were time enough to dissect them all, alas, there is only time for the briefest of post-mortems (with apologies for the...
View ArticleThe prime time crime of 2012
Year end reviews are a time-honored tradition in print journalism. Looking back on the year’s crime stories may not match the feel-good quality of other reviews, but it may highlight our progress on...
View ArticleShameless politicians should practice what they preach
When Rep. Henry “Trey” Radel, R-Fla., pled guilty to one count of cocaine possession on Wednesday (TNT 11/20), it was something more than a political scandal. It was a federal crime. A felony. That...
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