Higher Ground
Blurring the lines
The recreational and medicinal communities get together - somewhat
Published: April 20, 2011
LEAP: Law Enforcement Against Prohibition is a group of police officers and former police officers who have seen the drug war up close and don't like it.
MMMA: The Michigan Medical Marijuana Association provides service, advocacy and information to patients, caregivers and health care professionals.
MACC: The Michigan Association of Compassion Centers advocates for medical marijuana-related businesses and the rights of medical marijuana patients.
CPU: Cannabis Patients United defends the rights of Michigan medical marijuana patients.
SSDP: Students for a Sensible Drug Policy is an international organization working for better policies than the failed drug war.
Another interesting tidbit from Alternet: A March 21-24 survey of California voters by Lake Research Associates found that 72 percent support smaller penalties for possession of small amounts of all drugs. Apparently Californians would rather spend their money on education and health care instead of on incarceration.
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