War on Drugs
Legalize Murder?
by GT Slade (libertarian)
Published: April 8, 2012
We should not legalize murder, only victimless crimes, like drug use, where prohibition has more ill effects than what it fails to stop.
Decriminalizing drugs will save lives and money
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: August 24, 2011
There is no question that decriminalizing drugs will not only save lives, it will save money.
The most destructive war in American history
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: August 15, 2011
We can stop all the foreign wars in which the United States is mired, bring all the troops home, and yet we will still be raining death and destruction on the American people if we continue the War on Drugs at home.
The War on Smoking (and other recreational products)
by Ahov (libertarian)
Published: October 6, 2010
Russia's newest initiative to "stamp out smoking" is yet another governmental ruse to increase revenue.
Roger Clemens: Next target of the Anti-Steroid Crusaders
by Tully (libertarian)
Published: August 21, 2010
In spite of near-unanimous agreement on the failure of alcohol prohibition, Congress continues to destroy lives due to its devotion to Neo-Puritanism...
New Method Produces Super Potent Pot
by Steve Kubby (libertarian)
Published: June 23, 2010
A new way to cultivate marijuana, by forcing female plants to flower in midsummer, is producing a new, super potent form of marijuana and a chance to grow more than one outdoor crop per season.
US Drug Policy has been Racist from the beginning
by Mathew Erickson (libertarian)
Published: May 10, 2010
The War on Drugs may have officially started in the 80's, but it has been brewing since the 1930's, and was mainly focused against blacks and Hispanics.
Drug Czar Supports More of the Same
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: April 30, 2010
The International Centre for Science in Drug Policy (ICSDP), a nonprofit organization of scientists, health care practitioners, and academics based in Canada and Britain, released a report this week that found that when government cracks down on the drug trade the result is an increase in violence.
Some Won't Believe How Dangerous Marijuana Can Be
by Kevin Roeten (conservative)
Published: April 20, 2010
Marijuana is not the safe drug many believe it to be.
Marijuana Much Riskier Than Alcohol
by Kevin Roeten (conservative)
Published: January 18, 2010
It turns out that breathing cannabis is much more dangerous than can be imagined.
New Federal Medical Marijuana Policy Fraught with Peril
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: October 23, 2009
On Monday Deputy Attorney General David Ogden issued a memo to federal prosecutors in 14 states regarding the Obama Administration's position on medical marijuana.
Westlake Village puts another nail in the coffin of the suffering
by Raven West (libertarian)
Published: July 31, 2009
In spite of the California voters approval to allow marijuana to be sold for medical purposes, sufferers of debilitating diseases will have to find someplace other than Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks or Agoura Hills to purchase relief.
Drug Prohibition: Law Enforcement Is The Problem
by Darren Wolfe (libertarian)
Published: April 26, 2009
The problem is not the War on Drugs, that is merely the symptom. The problem is that the government has the means to enforce laws like the drug prohibition.
Saving the World will never be easier or less expensive then NOW
by Steve Kubby (libertarian)
Published: April 7, 2009
Can we actually create a viable, cannabis-based pharmaceutical company with FDA approved medicines that are nontoxic, organic, and highly effective? Yes, we CANnabis!
Let's remedy the drug violence!
by Mister MandM (libertarian)
Published: March 23, 2009
The only serious way to quell the violence and end the war on drugs.
Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You: Mexico's War on Drugs
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: March 1, 2009
Mexican president Felipe Calderon's war on drugs has been an absolute failure in that country.
Are We Headed for a "Change" in the War on Drugs?
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: February 8, 2009
Please excuse the teacher in me for a moment, but let's review President Obama's performance so far in bringing "Change" to America.
How to End a Recession? Give $197,000,000 to Mexico, of Course.
by John Armstrong (libertarian)
Published: December 4, 2008
Bill Clinton was right, "It's time for them to go." I mean the whole bleeping government.
A Tale of Two Cities
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: October 30, 2008
Two cities, two different approaches to the problem of drug addiction.
Cobb County Police Get a New Toy
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: October 13, 2008
The militarization of police forces in this country is a frightening and dangeous trend.
When Sgt. Fido is Wrong
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: October 3, 2008
How effective are drug-sniffing dogs, anyway?
Baldwin will free Ramos and Compean
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: September 15, 2008
Since "Snubgate," the Constitution Party has been actively trying to woo Ron Paul's libertarian supporters. However, this is not the way to go about it.
Second dispatch from the War Zone
by Billy Joe (libertarian)
Published: September 12, 2008
The Zetas aren't the only mercenaries in the drug war. Another report from occupied Cd. Juarez.
First Dispatch from the War Zone
by Billy Joe (libertarian)
Published: September 11, 2008
Iraq and Afghanistan are not the only combat zones. There's one much close to home and I'm right in the middle of it.
Bob Barr denounces dog-killing drug raid
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: August 14, 2008
Libertarian candidate says no-knock raid on innocent family shows "how the drug war threatens the liberties of all Americans."
A Sucker's Game
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: August 7, 2008
In George Orwell's novel 1984, Winston Smith's final submission to the totatlitarian state is signaled by his plea to his torturers to torture his lover instead. Trying to divert a police state by sicing the police on someone else is a sucker's game, but people still play it.
Student Drug-tests Teach Wrong Lessons
by Steven M. Paquin (libertarian)
Published: July 29, 2008
The real and harsh impact of student drug-tests
Fear Tactics and Mistruths of the Drug War
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: July 11, 2008
Fear is the tool of policymakers and advocates for many causes in our country.
Oregon Appeals Court Violates Employer's Rights For Medical Marijuana Patient
by Steven M. Paquin (libertarian)
Published: June 29, 2008
A moral argument identifying the vice in government intervention to curb employer's refusal to accommodate medical marijuana patient.
Drug Criminalization: Government Vice And Contradiction
by Steven M. Paquin (libertarian)
Published: June 24, 2008
Response to John Stossel's recent article, "Legalize All Drugs," and a moral analysis of drug criminalization.
Fitting a Profile is NOT Probable Cause
by Michael P. Weinheimer (libertarian)
Published: June 11, 2008
A reason why the "War on Drugs" is unconstitutional.
Highway Robbery
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: June 10, 2008
Asset forfeiture laws have turned American law enforcement into pirates.
Welcome to the Police State
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: June 5, 2008
Washington DC's War on Drugs has turned into an Iraq-style occupation.
Another Reason to End the War on Drugs
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: June 4, 2008
There is a war taking place at this moment on the U.S. border with Mexico. No, the Mexicans have not invaded Texas in an effort to take back the territory lost in a previous conflict with Uncle Sam. This time Mexican troops are fighting a different foe on behalf of their former adversaries.
Drunk Driving Hysteria and the Neo-Prohibitionists
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: June 2, 2008
No wonder Candy Lightner left MADD...
Another Innocent Victim of the Drug War
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: May 13, 2008
Add another name to the list of people destroyed by our nation's unholy war on consensual commerce.
GOVERNMENT: Putting the cart before the horse for 232 years
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: May 12, 2008
The White House's new report on teen drug use is more of the same old propaganda
White House Releases Rebuttal to Marijuana Legalization
by Kipper Mathews (libertarian)
Published: May 12, 2008
According to a new White House Office of National Drug Control Policy report, teens using marijuana put themselves at higher risk for serious mental problems including worsening depression, schizophrenia, anxiety and suicide.
Conyers Questions the War on Sick People
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: May 8, 2008
Why don't we all?
So the UK is as Messed Up as We Are
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: May 7, 2008
Drug War insanity is not a local phenomenon...
The World Goes Topsy-Turvy for One Marijuana Researcher
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: May 1, 2008
Is cannibas the most therapeutic drug known to man?
Wait - A Water Heater Installer is Not a Drug Expert?
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: April 29, 2008
No-knock paramilitary raids are destroying law and order.
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