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November 2nd, 2011
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New Approach Washington set to add $300,000 in funding for marijuana legalization with awful per se DUID standard
I think it’s important for all marijuana supporters to understand completely what I-502 will also do: create a per se DUID standard that defines 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood as “impaired” for all drivers age 21 and over [Sec. 31 (2)(c)(i)]. Worse, it created “zero tolerance” DUID for those under 21; detection of any cannabis or metabolite would be treated as an impaired driver [Sec. 31 (2)(c)(ii)].
NORML SHOW LIVE #805
Dr. Mitch with new study showing childhood trauma, not cannabis use, best predicts psycxhoses later in life; Rant: KTVB’s slanted medmj reporting; music by Iration.
Compassionate Idaho faces tough Boise news coverage of medical marijuana campaign
Compassionate Idaho volunteers Lindsey Rinehart and Isaias Valdez were featured in coverage of their campaign to pass a medical marijuana initiative by Boise’s KTVB, the top-rated news channel in the largest metropolitan area in the state. KTVB should be ashamed of the biased, scaremongering piece they have produced.
Chicago could reap $7 million annually with marijuana decriminalization
Chicago Alderman are lining up to support a plan to decriminalize personal possession of marijuana, defined as ten grams (~1/3rd oz). The proposed ordinance would be replacing arrests and jail with a $200 fine that could raise $7 million a year for the cash-strapped Windy City.
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