Bozeman Daily Chronicle, 27 Jun 2011 – On March 5, I sent the following suggestion to my district legislator Tom Burnett: It would be a sad mistake to repeal medical cannabis. Although I’ve never once used it I’ll be 75 years old tomorrow and reckon that someday in the not-todistant future I may be glad […]

Rutland Herald, 24 Jun 2010 – BURLINGTON — Most of those vying to become the next governor have been in many candidate forums around the state. But in an election dominated by talk of the economy, jobs and the state budget, Wednesday morning’s version stood out for its subject matter.

Juneau Empire, 22 Jul 2010 – Leonard Pitts Jr. had an excellent editorial entitled “Battle of words in War on Drugs” in the July 19 Juneau Empire. In it, he points out that we have spent untold billions of dollars, ruined untold millions of lives and racked up the highest incarceration rate in the world […]

Bozeman Daily Chronicle, 27 Jun 2011 – The Bozeman City Commission tonight will consider permanently capping the number of medical marijuana businesses in town at 20. The commission will meet an hour earlier than usual, at 5 p.m.

Seattle Times, 27 Jun 2011 – Your paper left out anything about organized opposition to making pot legal. Making it legal sends a message that it is OK to use, maybe even socially necessary. Our kids are under enough pressure from the drug culture as it is. We should be supporting people who want to […]

Juneau Empire, 28 Jul 2010 – I’m writing about Bill Dillon’s outstanding column: “Losing the word war” The war on drugs is just a metaphor. A metaphor that has transformed the United States into the most incarcerated nation in the history of human civilization.

Rutland Herald, 21 Aug 2010 – An East Wallingford woman will not be able to tell a jury that she needed to grow 30 marijuana plants in her backyard to save the life of her ill son, following a split decision by the Vermont Supreme Court released Friday. Sue Thayer was driving her son, Winter […]

Seattle Times, 27 Jun 2011 – The statement that legalizing marijuana would decrease crime and violence in Mexico is an insult to the thinking mind. The drug wars include cocaine, methamphetamines and heroin as well. Legalize all of that and you have Mexican corporations still fighting competitors. The demonstrations to legalize marijuana show supporters in […]

The Peninsula Clarion, 05 Sep 2010 – Rain muddied the driveway leading to the property of Dean Scroggins, weeks after the Brendan McGee shooting. Rain filled wheel marks scarred the dirt path amid the remnants of a shattered gate. Rain pattered down on the junked cars strewn about the lot. Tires had been laid out […]

Seattle Times, 27 Jun 2011 – Thank you for continuing to support the sensible legalization of marijuana [“Legalize marijuana,” Opinion, June 23]. Your editorial and support for the new voter initiative by prominent figures, such as City Attorney Pete Holmes and former U.S.