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NORML SHOW LIVE #906 – The Truth About Pot and Lungs
BREAKING NEWS coverage of House Floor debate on amendment to defund the DEA from raiding medical marijuana states; Lanny Swerdlow interview of Dr. Donald Tashkin; music by Pistol Packin’ Mamas
Colorado per se DUID bill killed by opponents of gay civil unions
A bill proposed and passed by ignorant people who are intolerant of marijuana consumers was left to die because ignorant people who are intolerant of homosexuality had to kill a bill to recognize even a second-class marriage right for gay people.
Will Obama’s medical marijuana crackdown lose him swing state electoral votes?
The timing is also curious given the upcoming November election. Colorado’s nine electoral college votes are up for grabs, and Obama’s path to reelection gets very steep without the state in his corner. The legalization amendment on the ballot in November could drive otherwise complacent voters to the polls, but they may not end up backing Obama. Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson is not ashamed to tout his support of pot legalization, threatening to syphon protest votes that otherwise would have gone to Obama.
Colorado per se DUID bill passes Senate on 18-17 vote
The bill, Senate Bill 117, is similar to last years, setting a 5 nanogram THC blood limit as a way to measure impairment as far as law enforcement goes. Activists argue that blood tests are faulty science at best; they are invasive, discriminatory and inaccurate gauges of levels of impairment. Opponents of legalizing marijuana say that drugged driving is a real threat, that there must be a measurable limit, and that science has shown that 5 nanograms shows recent consumption.
Colorado Senator’s deciding vote switch for 5ng per se DUID attributed to “abuse” by “medical marijuana industry”
Here we have a lawmaker who knows this issue needs more study and knows the 5ng/mL limit is problematic enough to vote against, yet who is willing to switch her vote in order to set a “bright line” to rein in “abuse” by the “medical marijuana industry”.
NORML SHOW LIVE #901 – Medical Marijuana Laws Without the Marijuana?
Dr. John McPartland on the endocannabinoid system; Todd Armstrong on Empathy in Todd’s Toker Topics; music by See-I
NORML SHOW LIVE #900 – A Perfect Series!
Highlights of the Patients Out of Time Conference, including interviews with Nurse Ed Glick and Jim Klahr; remarks from Robert Platshorn and Dr. Andrew Weil; music by Chief Greenbud with “Radical” Russ.
Highlights of HIGH TIMES Medical Cannabis Cup in Denver 2012
What a great event we just had in Denver, Colorado, the Cannabis Capital of America. The 2nd Annual HIGH TIMES Medical Cannabis Cup was a big success at the Exdo Center, featuring a huge vendor area, a nice and cool seated presentation area, outside food vendors, and another vendor section in the “medication area”.
NORML SHOW LIVE #896 – Obama’s 2012 Drug Control Strategy
Obama releases 2012 National Drug Control Strategy; Kevin Sabet vs. Ethan Nadelmann on MSNBC; Todd’s Toker Topic on Product Quality; music by Wallpaper.
NORML SHOW LIVE #888 – And Now I’m Full
EXCLUSIVE: Richard Lee’s first live interview following raids of Oaksterdam; Jorge Diaz from new stoner comedy “Budz House” with Tere Joyce in SoCal Scene; music by Kokane.