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Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:35 pm

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We got these beauties on billboards and at bus stops in the lou. Billy D n Colt 45. chea!
I laugh everytime I drive past one of these. I cant believe you got a photo of it.
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:30 am

AP Newsbreak: New medical marijuana policy issued

AP Newsbreak: New medical marijuana policy issued by Obama administration

By Devlin Barrett, Associated Press Writer
On 11:59 pm EDT, Sunday October 18, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration will not seek to arrest medical marijuana users and suppliers as long as they conform to state laws, under new policy guidelines to be sent to federal prosecutors Monday.

Two Justice Department officials described the new policy to The Associated Press, saying prosecutors will be told it is not a good use of their time to arrest people who use or provide medical marijuana in strict compliance with state laws.

The new policy is a significant departure from the Bush administration, which insisted it would continue to enforce federal anti-pot laws regardless of state codes.

Fourteen states allow some use of marijuana for medical purposes: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.

California is unique among those for the widespread presence of dispensaries -- businesses that sell marijuana and even advertise their services. Colorado also has several dispensaries, and Rhode Island and New Mexico are in the process of licensing providers, according to the Marijuana Policy Project, a group that promotes the decriminalization of marijuana use.

Attorney General Eric Holder said in March that he wanted federal law enforcement officials to pursue those who violate both federal and state law, but it has not been clear how that goal would be put into practice.

A three-page memo spelling out the policy is expected to be sent Monday to federal prosecutors in the 14 states, and also to top officials at the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

The memo, the officials said, emphasizes that prosecutors have wide discretion in choosing which cases to pursue, and says it is not a good use of federal manpower to prosecute those who are without a doubt in compliance with state law.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the legal guidance before it is issued.

"This is a major step forward," said Bruce Mirken, communications director for the Marijuana Policy Project. "This change in policy moves the federal government dramatically toward respecting scientific and practical reality."

At the same time, the officials said, the government will still prosecute those who use medical marijuana as a cover for other illegal activity. The memo particularly warns that some suspects may hide old-fashioned drug dealing or other crimes behind a medical marijuana business.

In particular, the memo urges prosecutors to pursue marijuana cases which involve violence, the illegal use of firearms, selling pot to minors, money laundering or other crimes.

And while the policy memo describes a change in priorities away from prosecuting medical marijuana cases, it does not rule out the possibility that the federal government could still prosecute someone whose activities are allowed under state law.

The memo, officials said, is designed to give a sense of prosecutorial priorities to U.S. Attorneys in the states that allow medical marijuana. It notes that pot sales in the United States are the largest source of money for violent Mexican drug cartels, but adds that federal law enforcement agencies have limited resources.

Medical marijuana advocates have been anxious to see exactly how the administration would implement candidate Barack Obama's repeated promises to change the policy in situations in which state laws allow the use of medical marijuana.

Shortly after Obama took office, DEA agents raided four dispensaries in Los Angeles, prompting confusion about the government's plans....................chea
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:36 am

c'mon Connecticut get on the band wagon
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:53 am

YellowBedwetter wrote:c'mon Eveone get on the band wagon
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:04 am

should Mars hop up on the horse too?
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:12 am

I love living in Colorado! From the Mountains to the Greens this place is the best! and finally they will learn its just a PLANT!
Same fudge, different drop.
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:23 pm

Yeah, it's just a plant, like coca and poppy.
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:32 pm

itsdug wrote:Yeah, it's just a plant, like coca and poppy.
Yep, exactly. The problem with your comparison, ItsDug, it that you have to process the coca to extract the cocaine. Same with Poppy, though poppy resin is pretty tasty... The almighty herb, on the other hand, requires NO refinement or extraction. Simply dry and smoke... or eat... or drink... :wink:

That's a lesson learned for the day... :lol:
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:22 pm

i cannot get tired of this print.

it's scientifically proven to be a lethal combination of color and design.

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Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:35 pm

comountaingolf wrote:
itsdug wrote:Yeah, it's just a plant, like coca and poppy.
Yep, exactly. The problem with your comparison, ItsDug, it that you have to process the coca to extract the cocaine. Same with Poppy, though poppy resin is pretty tasty... The almighty herb, on the other hand, requires NO refinement or extraction. Simply dry and smoke... or eat... or drink... :wink:

That's a lesson learned for the day... :lol:
very educational. i'm just a sheep.
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:42 pm

johnr1311 wrote:
ottoisblotto2 wrote:
billboard_1_20090708060009_320_240.jpg
We got these beauties on billboards and at bus stops in the lou. Billy D n Colt 45. chea!
I laugh everytime I drive past one of these. I cant believe you got a photo of it.
Billboards for Colt 45? It's like a parallel universe out there.
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 3:08 pm

yo new pic........
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:33 pm

itsdug wrote:Yeah, it's just a plant, like coca and poppy.
Even tho you are just trying to be a funny guy like always, this is a big reason why weed is still in the same Category as Coke and that fudge! If people would understand that the effects are nothing like the other drugs, then we wouldnt have to spend Billions a year to try and Destroy the Marijuana plant and take down the people who enjoy it!
Same fudge, different drop.
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Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:39 pm

gonzo303 wrote:
itsdug wrote:Yeah, it's just a plant, like coca and poppy.
Even tho you are just trying to be a funny guy like always, this is a big reason why weed is still in the same Category as Coke and that fudge! If people would understand that the effects are nothing like the other drugs, then we wouldnt have to spend Billions a year to try and Destroy the Marijuana plant and take down the people who enjoy it!
Fortunately, we finally have a rational, educated President, so at least us smokers got that going for us... :lol:

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Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:45 pm

yo.....west fest ......was hella fun!!
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