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TOP STORIES
Changing Federal Marijuana Law
The first federal marijuana decriminalization bill in 25 years was just
introduced in Congress. Tell your representative to support H.R. 5843, the
"Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008."
Continue:
http://dpa.convio.net/site/R?i=DliW9Za06cXYCyw5FxLyKA..
Government-appointed Panel Calls Supervised Injection Site a Success
An expert panel appointed by Canada's national health agency recently concluded
that Vancouver's supervised injection site is saving money and lives, increasing
access to health care and treatment, and improving public order--all without
increasing crime.
Continue:
http://dpa.convio.net/site/R?i=MOTg9w8n9WPqNpPPhD_-6w..
New Jersey Takes First Step Towards Sentencing Reform
A bill signed into law this week in New Jersey increases treatment access for
people in the criminal justice system. However, the bill does not address larger
sentencing issues in the state. DPA New Jersey will soon be launching a broader
reform campaign that will focus on the social and economic costs of
incarcerating large numbers of nonviolent drug law violators.
Continue:
http://dpa.convio.net/site/R?i=VmMo_zQ2T8u7Y27g0vzikw..
Diversion Works in Connecticut
Connecticut's prison population reached record high levels this year. Without
swift corrective measures, taxpayers will likely be burdened with excessive and
rising costs to pay for capacity expansion. A new report outlines how
Connecticut can save money and increase public safety by diverting people with
mental health and substance abuse issues away from prison.
Continue:
http://dpa.convio.net/site/R?i=5etZVi_mpLwul4TG1AIJXA..
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COMMUNITY
"As I listened closely to the words of these clergymen and clergy women, I
believe they have their heart in the proper place. ... They are still saying
drugs are dangerous. Of course, drugs manufactured in the woods by amateurs
under no quality standards are dangerous. We can only change that by ending the
prohibition laws."
-- weirdharold, in the DPA discussion forum
Join the discussion:
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bobbie sellers - a retired nurse in San Francisco
"It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.
It is by the beans of cocoa that the thoughts acquire speed,
the thighs acquire girth, the girth become a warning.
It is by theobromine alone I set my mind in motion."
--from Someone else's Dune spoof ripped to my taste.
