Tis the season for the myth that "marijuana-laced" candy is being handed out to children. This has not happened in reality. A big "tell" that you're looking at the myth is use of the word "laced" which is never used in cannabis circles. Another is that the report comes from a small-town sheriff or minor police officer from a prohibitionist state. Actually, be suspicious of ANY law enforcement officer making such a claim. Ignorant cops like to...
I came across this story from Bedford, Illinois, WBIW.com. A Mr. Lantz and Ms. Thornton were busted for selling marijuana: According to a probable cause affidavit on Thursday, September 3rd at approximately 11:59 p.m. a confidential informant was given an undisclosed amount of cash to purchase marijuana from Thornton. The informant recorded the drug deal. An undercover officer also witnessed the drug deal.The informant purchased 18 grams of...
I renewed my medical marijuana card the other day. That might seem
odd in a legal state, but I can explain. First, here’s an overview
of the medical marijuana program in Washington. The voters passed I-692 in 1998 to enable a basic medical marijuana program. Similar to others already passed, “caregivers” could grow a small number of plants to supply their “patients” for money to cover the grower’s costs. Both parties would need to...
My normal travel is to head south this time of year. When the virus hit in March, I put off any decision-making until Sep 1. So here I am: The virus is a big question mark. I am in a very safe place here on the northern Olympic Peninsula, but it's unclear what the situation is or will be both along my route as well as any destination. Lockdowns and such might interfere with my plans, and I've got to consider that I might catch the virus in a...