Archive for June 17th, 2007
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Sunday, June 17th, 2007AlterNet
15 Jun 2007
Paul Armentano
SO MUCH FOR BIG PHARMA’S ‘ANTI-POT’ PILL
An independent U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee determined yesterday that the controversial “anti-pot” pill Rimonabant is unsafe for human consumption in the United States. Sanofi-Aventis’ would-be diet aid — which has been linked to suicidal thoughts, depression and even multiple sclerosis — counteracts the [...]
NY patients holding onto hope
Sunday, June 17th, 2007Newsday, NY
14 Jun 2007
Jason Del Rey
HOPE RIDING ON NY MARIJUANA BILL
For several years, Cedarhurst resident Sherri Greene has suffered from fibromyalgia, an arthritis-related condition that causes debilitating pain throughout her arms and legs.
When the pain is at its worst, Green, 65, can’t even grip a telephone. Tired of the ineffectiveness of painkillers, Greene turned to [...]
Swat team invades injured marine’s home and takes medically approved plants
Sunday, June 17th, 2007Rocky Mountain News, Denver, CO
14 Jun 2007
Tillie Fong
MARINE POT GROWER ASKS COPS TO RETURN PLANTS
ARAPAHOE COUNTY – A decorated Marine approved by the state to use marijuana for medical purposes is fighting to get back the dozens of marijuana plants seized from his basement by Aurora police in April.
“I felt that I didn’t do anything [...]
Government makes a cool five grand profit per kilo
Sunday, June 17th, 2007NOW Magazine, Ontario
14 Jun 2007
Matt Mernagh
FEDS’ POT GOUGE
Activists Call on Auditor General to Investigate 1,500 Per Cent Markup on Government Dope
The days of health canada marking up medical marijuana to the tune of 1,500 per cent may be nearing an end. Or are they?
Montel Williams lends his support to Connecticut movement
Sunday, June 17th, 2007AlterNet
13 Jun 2007
Montel Williams
MS SUFFERER MONTEL WILLIAMS MAKES THE CASE FOR MEDICAL POT
Editor’s note: Connecticut may become the 13th state in the country to permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes. After legislation was passed in the state legislature this month, it is now up to Gov. M. Jodi Rell. What follows is a [...]
No freedom of speech for students
Sunday, June 17th, 2007Regina Leader-Post
12 Jun 2007
Matt Barton
STUDENT SUSPENDED AFTER VOICING MARIJUANA OPINION
Kieran King’s views on marijuana have led to his suspension from Wawota Parkland School.
King said he was threatened with police action by Principal Susan Wilson previously after making the case that marijuana was less harmful than alcohol.
48-year-old grandmother defends her right to medicate with marijuana
Sunday, June 17th, 2007Metro Times, Detroit, MI
13 Jun 2007
Curt Guyette
Prescription Pot
DRIVE UNDER WAY TO MAKE MEDICAL MARIJUANA LEGAL IN MICHIGAN
Rochelle Lampkin knows she’s breaking the law when she lights a joint and takes a few tokes, but she doesn’t feel like a criminal.
Legalizing drugs would stop gangs
Sunday, June 17th, 2007National Post, Canada
16 Jun 2007
Rick Osborne
Re: Put The Gangs Out Of Business: Legalize Drugs, Michael C. Chettleburgh, June 13.
As a former gang member who served 24 years in federal prison ( drug, robbery and weapons charges ) and now leads a pro-social life working with youth in the Greater Toronto Area, I can say that [...]