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Medical pot: Will Colorado’s “green rush” last?

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“Twenty states have now legalized the medical use of marijuana for the treatment of things like glaucoma, the effects of chemotherapy, and chronic pain; defying federal laws that still consider marijuana more dangerous than cocaine and methamphetamine.  In Denver, if you want to find a medical marijuana dispensary, just look for the green cross. You won’t have to go far. There are 204 of them in the Mile High City — that’s roughly three times the number of Starbucks and McDonald’s combined.  They come in all sizes and shapes. There is the health food store motif and ’70s style head shops. There are storefronts pitching low cost weed, and boutiques offering gourmet ganja.”

http://www.cbsnews.com/2102-18560_162-57602498.html

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Federal marijuana decision clears way for Oregon hemp production

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“Oregon is one of seven states with laws that permit the production of industrial hemp, a non-intoxicating relative of marijuana grown for its sturdy fiber and seeds.  Elsewhere in the country, hemp advocates have reacted to the federal government’s new position on cannabis by moving ahead with legal hemp production.  Kentucky’s top agriculture official said the Cole memo is all he needs to move forward.  India is the largest market for Canadian hemp by weight, though the United States buys more hemp seed than any other country, generally for food and beauty products. China, also a major international exporter of hemp, tends to produce hemp that’s used for textiles.”

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/09/federal_marijuana_decision_cle.html

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Drone Hunting Season to Begin in Colorado

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“Deer Trail, Colorado may be the first town in America to pass a drone hunting ordinance. Although populated by fewer than 600 people, some residents have decided to take a stand on government surveillance, and have requested a ‘drone hunting license’ be passed by ordinance.  Since it was initially proposed at a town council meeting, news of the licensing idea has caught fire, with applications coming in from all over the country. If the ordinance passes, for a mere $25, you can get the right to blast both barrels at a domestic drone… provided it’s over the tiny Colorado town. The federal government, of course, is not pleased about the development.”

http://dailyreckoning.com/drone-hunting-season-to-begin-in-colorado/

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All Hail Rick Perry!

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“It’s always a good thing for society, but bad for our rulers, when at least one of them decides it’s a good idea to compete by lowering taxes.  (Maryland state government recently imposed a ‘rain tax’ based on the size of the roof on one’s business establishment under the crackpot theory that rain running off your roof will pollute the Chesapeake Bay.).   Cory A. writes that he moved to Austin, Texas last year to take a great new job with Paypal/Ebay which he says is ‘expanding dramatically.’  As is a new Apple facility in Austin, along with Visa, with 800 new jobs.  These are all well-paying jobs, he says.  In addition, Austin has become ‘the’ place to go if you want a career in the music industry.”

http://www.lewrockwell.com/lrc-blog/all-hail-rick-perry/

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry takes aim at Maryland to lure businesses

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“Texas Gov. Rick Perry took a swipe at Gov. Martin O’Malley and Maryland’s business climate in radio ads aimed at luring companies and residents to the Lone Star state.  ‘When you grow tired of Maryland taxes squeezing every dime out of your business, think Texas,’ Perry said in the radio advertisement, set to air in the Baltimore-D.C. market this week and provided to the The Baltimore Sun by WTOP.  Perry has launched similar advertisements in Missouri, California, Chicago and New York since April.  Earlier this year, Perry invited Beretta and other Maryland gun manufacturers to move to Texas after the General Assembly passed new gun laws here.”

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-09-11/news/bal-texas-gov-rick-perry-takes-aim-at-maryland-20130911_1_business-climate-governor-perry-o-malley

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Win for Chicago gun owners: City Council rewrites gun laws

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“The National Rifle Association is claiming victory today after the Chicago City Council tentatively approved a rewrite of the city’s onerous gun laws that were passed in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the McDonald v. Chicago case (2010), which effectively overturned Chi-Town’s ban on handguns. While the full City Council will officially vote on the changes on Wednesday, it’s believed that they’ll stick because of the state’s recently passed concealed carry law, a ‘shall-issue’ statue that allows law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms in public provided they pass a background check, pay a $150 fee and take a 16-hour firearms training course.”

http://www.guns.com/2013/09/10/win-chicago-gun-owners-city-council-rewrites-gun-laws/

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These Are Heady Times for Glass Blowers’ High Art

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“Now that marijuana has been legalized for medical purposes in 20 states, and for recreation in Washington and Colorado, makers of what is known as ‘heady glass’ are showcasing their work in art books and public competitions. There are as many as 12,000 head shops in the U.S., experts estimate. The Champs Trade Show, described as ‘the premier counterculture B2B expo since 1999,’ the show has grown from 4,300 square feet of exhibition space in its first year to 180,000 at its latest event in July at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Jeff Hirschfeld, the show’s chief executive, estimates some exhibitors draw in more than $500,000 in sales.”

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323968704578650500057479398.html

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Administration Gives States Conditional Okay on Marijuana Legalization

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“Attorney General Eric Holder told the governors of Colorado and Washington Thursday that the Justice Department would not — at least for now — block their states from implementing regimes to tax, regulate, and sell marijuana. The memo listed a number of activities that could draw federal prosecutorial attention or result in a Justice Department reassessment, including sales to minors, profits going to criminal actors, diversion to pot prohibition states, marijuana sales as a cover for other drug sales, violence and the use of firearms, drugged driving and other ‘adverse public health consequences,’ and growing marijuana on public lands. That leaves some wiggle room for federal prosecutors.”

http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2013/aug/29/administration_gives_states_okay

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What the Justice Department Pot Memo Means

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“How soon is ‘relatively soon?’ The answer is 296 days. That’s how long it took for the Obama Justice Department to respond to the passage of last November’s historic statewide ballot measures in Colorado and Washington authorizing the commercial production and retail sale of cannabis to those over the age of 21.  Cannabis law reformers welcomed the Justice Department’s directive, though some also expressed skepticism. Their caution is understandable. In a 2009 memo (the Ogden memorandum), the administration pledged not to intervene in medical cannabis states. But federal officials reversed course in 2011.  Yet there are indications that things may be different now.”

http://www.hightimes.com/read/what-justice-department-pot-memo-means

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California Senate Says No To NDAA

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California Senate Says No To NDAA

“This week the California State Senate unanimously shot down the federal government’s indefinite detention powers in a 37-0 vote. Lawmakers are refusing to provide material support for the National Defense Authorization Act, and if the measure becomes law it will be difficult for the government to enforce indefinite detention in the state. Tangerine Bolen, founder and director for RevolutionTruth, has more on the NDAA.”

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