Archive for the 'drug war' Category
Another Way To Save Money: REFORM THE DRUG LAWS
Did anybody see yesterday’s news about the drug informer who lied to the cops for years:
For seven years, Martinez has worked as one of the city’s most productive police informants, bringing down more than 200 drug and gun dealers.
But Martinez now says that some of the police jobs were tainted, rooted in lies and motivated [...]
“Tough Times, Tough Choices”: Talk About Bogus!
Just the title of the Penn-sponsored budget forums “Tough Times, Tough Choices”, sets my radar off, as Philadelphians are set up to decide which programs we should cut, rather than how we can continue to pay for these essential services. A number of people I know have personal experience fighting what they called the University’s [...]
Read More..>>Save Philadelphia: End the War on Pot.
The Asylum Street Spankers, “Winning the War on Drugs”, thanks to kinmo in comments
penalties for marijuana possession in PA (warning, pdf):
Possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
The penalties for possession of greater than 30 grams [...]
