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Scotland citizenship, passport plans outlined

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“Anyone who has lived in Scotland for 10 years at some stage of their life will be allowed to apply to become a Scottish citizen after independence, according to the white paper.  It will also be available to anyone with a Scottish grandparent or parent, through a system of citizenship by descent.  Those who will automatically be considered Scottish citizens are British citizens ‘habitually resident’ in Scotland – including those who have a dual citizenship with another country.  Scottish-born citizens currently living outside the country will also be considered citizens.  A Scottish passport will be available to anyone who acquires Scottish citizenship.”

http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/scotland-citizenship-passport-plans-outlined-1-3209022

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Merkel’s party opposes Europe referendums, German lawmaker says

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“German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) are against the idea of holding referendums on major European policy decisions, as proposed in coalition talks, because this would undermine parliamentary democracy, a senior CDU lawmaker said on Tuesday.  CDU deputy parliamentary leader Guenter Krings, reacting to a document draw up in talks with the Social Democrats on forming a coalition government, told Spiegel magazine’s website: ‘The CDU’s position is clear: we oppose undermining parliamentary lawmaking.’  The document recommends voting on policy decisions that involve transferring powers to Brussels or committing money at EU level.”

http://news.yahoo.com/merkels-party-opposes-referendums-german-lawmaker-says-113616572–sector.html

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Marijuana Legalization Wins Big on Election Night 2013

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“The movement to legalize and regulate adult marijuana use continued to gain momentum last night, as voters in four separate cities overwhelmingly approved citywide ballot measures eliminating criminal and civil penalties for adults who possesses the plant. Portland became the first city on the East Coast to legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana for adults over 21.  In addition to Portland, three localities in Michigan (Ferndale, Jackson, and Lansing) all voted in support of marijuana legalization today by huge margins. The three areas had similar proposals to remove criminal and civil penalties for personal possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana.”

http://norml.org/news/2013/11/06/legalization-wins-big-on-election-night-2013

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Jury Refuses To Convict Florida Sheriff For Defending Second Amendment

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“Sheriff Nick Finch was found not guilty of misconduct originating from allegations that he intervened in the arrest of Floyd Eugene Parrish on gun charges.  NBC Miami reports that the jury took roughly an hour to produce the not guilty verdict for the suspended Liberty County Sheriff. Finch had been suspended by Governor Rick Scott after being charged this past June with official misconduct, a felony charge. Sheriff Finch was accused of destroying records associated with the arrest of Parrish. Parrish was arrested for carrying a pistol without a concealed carry permit. Finch denied destroying records, but openly stated that he did not believe state gun laws should trump the Second Amendment.”

http://lionsofliberty.com/2013/10/31/felony-friday-fl-sheriff-vindicated-for-his-defense-of-the-second-amendment/

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Few Problems With Cannabis for California

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“California’s 17-year experience as the first state to legalize medical marijuana offers surprising lessons, experts say.  Warnings voiced against partial legalization — of civic disorder, increased lawlessness and a drastic rise in other drug use — have proved unfounded.  Instead, research suggests both that marijuana has become an alcohol substitute for younger people here and in other states that have legalized medical marijuana, and that while driving under the influence of any intoxicant is dangerous, driving after smoking marijuana is less dangerous than after drinking alcohol.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/27/us/few-problems-with-cannabis-for-california.html?_r=0&pagewanted=all

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FATCA: Breaking through Fear with a Swiss Referendum

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“The Swiss are likely to vote to overturn a FATCA agreement with the US Treasury Department, which has recently been ratified by Parliament. On October 8, a STOP-FATCA referendum committee has been set up, amid skepticism and fears of US reaction.  The best allies of the Swiss referendum abroad might be found in the United States, where James George Jatras and his web site RepealFatca.com are following the gathering of signatures with a mixture of joy and hope. If the referendum committee manages to gather 50’000 signatures by January 16, the Swiss people will be called on to vote on the matter in the course of the first half of 2014.”

http://isaacbrocksociety.ca/2013/10/19/fatca-breaking-through-fear-with-a-swiss-referendum-2/

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Libertarian Perspective on Switzerland

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“Switzerland has unparalleled amounts of economic freedom in its region and is one of the most highly ranked countries in the world in this aspect. Property rights are well respected and they are friendly to foreign investors.  They also have relatively low taxes. The top federal income tax rate is 11.5 percent and the federal corporate tax rate is 8.5 percent, both of which are much lower than federal taxes in the United States.  Refusal to engage in the centralization of the monetary system of Europe and maintain independence is important from a libertarian standpoint. Perhaps this is part of the reason why the Swiss economy is doing so well.”

http://libertywithoutapologies.com/switzerland/

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Marijuana Legalization Activists Target States For 2014

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“Alaska and Oregon may become the next states to legalize marijuana for recreational use, as early as next year some proponents say.  But the big battle over marijuana prohibition will come in 2016 with the next presidential election. Although a slim majority of Americans support legalization, younger voters may vote for change in higher numbers than older generations, Mason Tvert, a spokesman for the Marijuana Policy Project, says. That group, and others, plan to target state legislators in five states, including Rhode Island and Hawaii, to legalize the drug by 2017.  UN drug control officials remain alarmed by challenges to marijuana prohibition in America, Germany, and Uruguay.”

http://www.medicaldaily.com/marijuana-legalization-activists-target-states-2014-ahead-presidential-election-257561

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Poor Training Of Narcotics Officers Contributes To Culture Of Ignorance

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“Examples of training courses advertised by the CNOA include inflammatory titles such as ‘The Eradication of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Los Angeles’ or ‘Initial Contacts with Persons Claiming Protections Under California’s Medical Marijuana Laws and Statues.’ Through the author’s own words, his article shows the institutional bias of the CNOA as an entity, and the author as an individual. It is this language that points to the perception that the narcotics officers are more interested in deliberately undermining the intent of the Compassionate Use Act by lumping all use as criminal in nature. This leads to subverting the law instead of fairly enforcing it.”

http://www.ladybud.com/2013/09/05/poor-training-of-narcotics-officers-contributes-to-culture-of-ignorance/

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California: Two More Cities Chose To End Red Light Camera Use

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“Though Redflex made $361,200 from operating the cameras in El Cajon, the city ended up losing $62,000 after ticket revenue was split with state and county governments. Money was not an issue in South Gate which also terminated its contract earlier this month. Officials predicted the program would make $75,763 in profit for the South Gate and $336,319 for Redflex out of the $5 million worth of tickets issued. After ten years, the city council decided to end the program based on public input.  Cities have also recently been spooked by the Redflex bribery scandal in Chicago, Illinois that has already cut the Australian firm’s profit in half.”

http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/42/4216.asp

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