"Right Messages" in the Media
CNBC Special Report: "Marijuana and Money"
This is a collection of articles you won't want to miss! Some great stuff over at CNBC.com.
Wall Street Journal: "White House Drug Czar Calls for End to 'War on Drugs'"
He doesn't mean the government should actually end Drug Prohibition, but getting rid of the counterproductive "War on Drugs" terminology is a nice development. Good article.
Arrest Michael Phelps Now!
Ok, not really... but this is a great article by Doug Bandow published at, of all places, the National Review Online. The full title is "Arrest Michael Phelps Now! And then President Obama, and then George W. Bush, and then Bill Clinton . . ."
Conservative Columnist Kathleen Parker Blasts War on Marijuana Users
"[Michael] Phelps may be an involuntary hero to this charge, but his name and face bring necessary attention to a farce in which nearly half the nation are actors. It's time to recognize that all drugs are not equal -- and change the laws accordingly." (Washington Post, February 4, 2009)
Alternet: Drug Policy Voter Guide
Kudos to Alternet for publishing a very informative drug policy discussion focusing on the positions and statements of Barack Obama and John McCain.
Salon: Budget cutting? Take a hatchet to the war on drugs
Great article from Joe Conason published at Salon.com:
If Barack Obama or John McCain wants to find a federal program that wastes hundreds of billions of dollars, he can take the scalpel (or better yet the hatchet) to the national war on drugs.
Drew Carey Tells Truth about Medical Marijuana
Comedian Drew Carey has been producing some excellent segments for Reason Magazine's reason.tv. Back in November 2007, for the second installment of "The Drew Carey Project," medical marijuana was Carey's topic. If you like that one, check out the rest of the reason.tv show archives, many of which address various aspects of the "War on Drugs," including coverage of the recent Charlie Lynch injustice.
