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A Bong By Any Other Name

In general, even people who don’t smoke marijuana will look at a bong and say, well, that’s a bong, all right. Historical evidence indicates that even the Founding Fathers would likely have felt the same way. To those who are … Continue reading

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Every so often a story finds its way into the media that both warms and chills the heart at the same time. This happened not long ago on Long Island. A convenience store owner named Mohammed Sohail, age 46, was … Continue reading

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The Government’s Point Of View

On the surface, one would guess that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency takes a rather humorless view of drug paraphernalia, and in this case looks are not deceiving. Uncle Sam doesn’t approve of Schedule I narcotics being used by Americans, … Continue reading

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Penalties for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

No serious person disputes the fact that America’s prisons and jails are bursting at the seams. Compared to other civilized countries, the rate of incarceration is alarming, and shows no signs of declining or even flattening out. A disturbing percentage … Continue reading

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Medical Marijuana: Unanswered Questions

The push for medical marijuana has gained momentum in recent years, although California and Arizona first passed voter-approved ballot initiatives all the way back in 1996. Only now – after the Obama administration promised there would be no federal recriminations … Continue reading

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State Lawmakers Roll Up Their Sleeves

State legislatures, having largely lost the fight against medical marijuana, have switched tactics in their effort to restrict recreational drug use. One can argue that precious, taxpayer-supplied resources should be used in the most effective possible ways – for example, … Continue reading

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