Alaska Medical Marijuana News
Jan 9, 2012
Anchorage Daily News, 08 Jan 2012 - I strongly disagree with Bill Zeddies ("Those Stoned On Marijuana Don't Contribute To Common Good," ), There are enough examples of cannabis (marijuana) users who contribute to society to fill volumes. From the 1st presidents to the last few, from doctors, computer designers, scientists, musicians and people from every walk of life and every occupation. Persecuting and discriminating against cannabis users doesn't change the fact that cannabis users do in fact contribute to society and have for thousands of years. The question is: how does caging a responsible human for using the relatively safe, extremely popular God-given plant (see the first page of the Bible), contribute to society?
Jan 4, 2012
Anchorage Daily News, 04 Jan 2012 - Marijuana and I were friends in the '70s. In love with my favorite mind-altering choice at the age of 20-something, legalization would have been a gift. But, now 50-ish and smoke-free for years, my view is clear on legalization of America's favorite drug. I know this: People whose wasted days turn to years while stoned are not working or are underutilizing their potential to contribute to society. Sitting around with a stupid grin on one's face does nothing for the common good. Furthermore, it is said time and time again that smoking dope is not harmful. But I now have unexplained "hyperactivities on the deep white matter of my brain" and failing cognitive function. What caused this phenomenon? Was it the brain injury at work, the excessive drinking in my youth or was it the pot? It wasn't fresh air.
Dec 24, 2011
Anchorage Press, 22 Dec 2011 - Alaska's latest marijuana controversy doesn't involve nitpicking the specifics of a search warrant or lofty arguments about how constitutional privacy rights apply when an Alaskan gets caught holding weed. Given the permissiveness of Alaska law, and the efficient homegrown marketplace, the controversy may not even be important in terms of an Alaskan's access to weed. Instead, it's about media, medical marijuana and one man's access to media.
Nov 16, 2011
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 14 Nov 2011 - FAIRBANKS -- The Fairbanks City Council passed a resolution Monday "emphatically" urging the state to legalize the cultivation of industrial hemp. The resolution, introduced by Councilman Lloyd Hilling, also urges the state "to petition the president of the United States and his Drug Enforcement Administration either to justify constitutionally its ban on hemp or to nullify its restriction on its cultivation and distribution in the United States.
Nov 16, 2011
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 14 Nov 2011 - FAIRBANKS -- The Fairbanks City Council passed a resolution Monday "emphatically" urging the state to legalize the cultivation of industrial hemp. The resolution, introduced by Councilman Lloyd Hilling, also urges the state "to petition the president of the United States and his Drug Enforcement Administration either to justify constitutionally its ban on hemp or to nullify its restriction on its cultivation and distribution in the United States.
May 22, 2011
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 22 May 2011 - FAIRBANKS - A growing federal crackdown on medical marijuana has unfolded around the country in recent months, but in Alaska the vibe around the issue remains decidedly mellow. The Obama administration vowed in 2009 to make medical marijuana oversight a low priority, and raids on pot dispensaries have indeed been down dramatically during the last two years. But federal prosecutors have recently signaled intentions to crack down, issuing memos that indicate they're tired of perceived abuse of medical marijuana.
May 22, 2011
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 22 May 2011 - FAIRBANKS - A growing federal crackdown on medical marijuana has unfolded around the country in recent months, but in Alaska the vibe around the issue remains decidedly mellow. The Obama administration vowed in 2009 to make medical marijuana oversight a low priority, and raids on pot dispensaries have indeed been down dramatically during the last two years. But federal prosecutors have recently signaled intentions to crack down, issuing memos that indicate they're tired of perceived abuse of medical marijuana.
May 22, 2011
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 22 May 2011 - FAIRBANKS - A growing federal crackdown on medical marijuana has unfolded around the country in recent months, but in Alaska the vibe around the issue remains decidedly mellow. The Obama administration vowed in 2009 to make medical marijuana oversight a low priority, and raids on pot dispensaries have indeed been down dramatically during the last two years. But federal prosecutors have recently signaled intentions to crack down, issuing memos that indicate they're tired of perceived abuse of medical marijuana.
Nov 1, 2010
The Peninsula Clarion, 31 Oct 2010 - On a drizzly October afternoon, a man in his 50s walked into the small Tobacco Express and Accessories store wearing square glasses, a black baseball cap and dark jeans. He works in the oil industry and wanted something to help him unwind on a day off. "I'm interested in the Spice," he told Steve Stuber, who stood behind the store's counter. "I'm new at this."
Nov 1, 2010
The Peninsula Clarion, 31 Oct 2010 - On a drizzly October afternoon, a man in his 50s walked into the small Tobacco Express and Accessories store wearing square glasses, a black baseball cap and dark jeans. He works in the oil industry and wanted something to help him unwind on a day off. "I'm interested in the Spice," he told Steve Stuber, who stood behind the store's counter. "I'm new at this."
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