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Author: Dr John WatsonDr John Watson
Date: Jul 23, 2008 10:07
16 armed plod bravely smash their way in after a tip-off and find a bit of
silver foil and a spliff.
Sgt Connor is also asking for other people to dob in somebody they don't
like.
I wonder if WiltsPlod are short of a few points on their end of year
crimes solved figures?
Are warrants issued for cautions?
Armed police in drugs raid
By Lucy Buckland
ARMED police stormed four flats in Calne in a massive drugs raid after
receiving a set of anonymous tip offs.
More than 16 police officers smashed their way into the flats in The Green
this morning arresting two men in their twenties.
Police recovered drugs paraphernalia suggesting the use of class A drugs
and a small amount of cannabis.
Both men were cautioned for possession of cannabis and police have issued
a warrant for a third male.
It was the first raid for new Calne Sargeant Phil Connor, who replaced
Mark Rees a week ago.
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Author: Dr John WatsonDr John Watson
Date: Jul 22, 2008 10:30
Remind me - how many are hospitalised annually for cannabis use? If
cannabis is as dangerous as alcohol, I'd expect about 80,000, as there's
about 10 times more boozers than tokers.
I'm sure the Dourly Moral would have mentioned that.
"Obviously individuals have to take responsibility for their drinking, but
others, including the industry, also have a role to play."
I agree: but why is that the police take responsibility for someones
toking?
Drinks industry facing tough laws
By Nick Triggle
Health reporter, BBC News
Ministers have told the drinks industry to act more responsibly or face
new laws governing alcohol sales.
A review of retailers showed many were not following a voluntary code
calling on them to display details on units and to encourage sensible
drinking.
Ministers have responded by launching a consultation on proposed laws
covering happy hours, promotion and labelling.
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Author: Sla#sSla#s
Date: Jul 20, 2008 02:28
Teenagers trying out soft drugs isn't so bad for them - or for us
From The Sunday Times
July 20, 2008
India Knight
Apart from the fact that it is completely illegal and that I don't in any
sense recommend or condone it, I don't actually think there is anything
especially heinous about teenagers experimenting with...
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Author: gooddadgooddad
Date: Jul 18, 2008 17:16
On Jul 12, 5:52 am, Benj iwaynet.net> wrote:> On Jul 12, 3:07 am, good...@ rock.com wrote:
> >> It's true that in some states a majority can get an issue on the
>> ballot and pass a law in an election. But most laws are passed by an
>> elected minority. So much touting Democracy as freedom, when we do
>> not even have a Democracy. In any case, majority rule can be tyranny
>> to the other 49%% of the voters, and so the theory goes, that a wise
>> minority of rulers might be elected. But rather as it turns out they
>> are just dictatorial tyrants, it seems a broader bill of rights and a
>> broader interpretation of a bill of rights is a better solution.
>
> Absolutely correct. The owned media always beat the drum for America
> being a "democracy" but it's a lie. It's just a wish of those in power
> because they know that "democracy" is always tyranny. It's tyranny
> over 49%% and it's tyranny based on the idea that the media can easily
> fool some of the people all of the time. So "majority rule" means the
> media can get a majority to agree to just about any measure no matter
> how extreme or oppressive.
> ...
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Author: Dr John WatsonDr John Watson
Date: Jul 18, 2008 01:22
"But scientists warned against smoking the drug, saying the only safe
version was that created in the lab." They would say that, wouldn't they.
There's no profit in letting people grow their own medicine.
Cannabis may help the war on cancer
by MILES ERWIN - Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Cannabis could be used to treat many forms of cancer, new research
suggests.
The drug contains an ingredient which slows tumour growth and prevents the
reproduction of cancer cells, doctors say.
Its effects are seen in all cancers but particularly in those of the lung
and brain, and leukaemia, it is claimed.
But scientists warned against smoking the drug, saying the only safe
version was that created in the lab.
Researcher Dr Wai Man Liu said: 'I'm in no way encouraging people to take
up smoking the ganja – there would be more harm than good.'
Previous research has shown cannabis-based medicines can help cancer
patients as a painkiller, appetite stimulant and in reducing nausea.
The drug has also long been used by multiple sclerosis and arthritis
sufferers to reduce pain.
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Author: Reality_Check©Reality_Check©
Date: Jul 13, 2008 21:50
"Paul Rons" wrote in message
news:b5397$487a60ae$47dcce09$10175@DIALUPUSA.NET...>
>
> Big Pharma Is in a Frenzy to Bring Cannabis-Based Medicines to Market
>
> By Paul Armentano, AlterNet. Posted July 5, 2008.
>
> While the American Medical Association claims pot has no medical value,
> Big Pharma is busy getting patents for marijuana products.
>
> The US government's longstanding denial of medical marijuana research and
> use is an irrational and morally bankrupt public policy. On this point,
> few Americans disagree. As for the question of "why" federal officials
> maintain this inflexible and inhumane policy, well that's another story
>
> One of the more popular theories seeking to explain the Feds' seemingly
> inexplicable ban on medical pot goes like this: Neither the US government
> nor the pharmaceutical industry will allow for the use of medical
> marijuana because they can't patent it or profit from it. ...
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Author: Reality_Check©Reality_Check©
Date: Jul 11, 2008 16:09
No drugs in cookies teen gave Lake Worth police, lab finds
12:00 AM CDT on Friday, July 11, 2008
By DEBRA DENNIS / The Dallas Morning News
debdennis@ dallasnews.com / The Dallas Morning News
LAKE WORTH - The case against a teenager accused of delivering drug-tainted
cookies to police crumbled Thursday after scientific tests revealed no
traces of narcotics.
Christian Phillips, 18, became a cookie monster and the butt of jokes around
the globe following his arrest Tuesday after he left a basket of treats at
Lake Worth police headquarters. Authorities said then that "field tests"
they conducted on the cookies showed traces of marijuana and LSD.
But lab tests performed by the Tarrant County medical examiner's office were
negative for drugs, and Mr. Phillips - who had been charged with tampering
with a consumer product - was released from jail shortly after 5 p.m.
Thursday. The felony charge was dropped.
Mr. Phillips, of Watauga, was facing up to 20 years in prison and fine of
$10,000 if he had been convicted. Neither he nor his family would comment
Thursday night.
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