The Colorado Legislature is concerned about recent explosions and is looking to reign in home production of concentrates, particularly butane hash oil. Though I understand the public safety concerns, I equate them to those faced at the introduction of turkey fryers…. Read More ›
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Congressman says marijuana prohibition has been a spectacular failure (Video)
In under 4 minutes, U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer from Oregon lays out how marijuana prohibition has been a “spectacular failure” and offers a preview of reform legislation he will soon introduce. Thank you to the Marijuana Majority for this and more videos from… Read More ›
Medical Marijuana Patients and the Felony DUI
Today I testified in opposition to the proposed Felony DUI Bill (HB1043) when it was heard by the House Judiciary Committee in Colorado. Many of those who testified before me were victims of drunk driving accidents. It was clear that… Read More ›
Pres. Obama talks about marijuana legalization in more states (Video)
Published January 22, 2015. POT TV – President Barack Obama – talking to a LIVE audience on YouTube – said he expects more states to legalize marijuana. “How do we move forward out of this legal gray area weirdness?” Obama… Read More ›
Pet Peeve: Correlation is not cause!
Someone hit one of my pet peeve buttons in a meeting today. That particular pet peeve happens to be the confusion between correlation and cause. Just because two things are related or associated does not mean that one caused the… Read More ›
Homeless Out Loud: Homeless Stoners Myth Busted
Straight from the homeless community. Homeless Stoners Myth Busted By Baby Boy Beuford Homeless Out Loud Dear Mr. Homeless Service Provider, Dear Mrs. Homless Shelter Director, and Dear Denver Post, Westword, CBS, 9news, and Fox News. Stop propagating the myth… Read More ›
Medical Marijuana Patients are NOT a bunch of fakers
I’m really tired of hearing about all the “fake patients” with medical marijuana licenses in Colorado. When recreational stores opened on January 1, 2014, some people believed that patients would happily leave their medical marijuana behind and switch to paying… Read More ›
Opening Day: Starting another round of marijuana legislation
Yesterday was Opening Day of the First Regular Session of the Seventieth General Assembly of Colorado. The balance of power has shifted. Democrats still control the feisty House, under the leadership of two strong women: Rep. Crisanta Duran as House… Read More ›
Why prohibition doesn’t work, even with dogs
I have an American Eskimo Dog who LOVES to eat sticks. I’ve tried all sorts of things to discourage this behavior, but it continues nonetheless. The removal of some dead trees this fall left behind some tasty morsels which we did… Read More ›
Rx MaryJane in the news: Colorado seeks permission for colleges to grow marijuana
KDVR.com | JANUARY 2, 2015, BY KENT ERDAHL DENVER — Colorado leaders are asking the feds to allow our colleges to grow pot. It might sound like an unusual request, but it’s part of the state’s effort to increase access to… Read More ›