In addition to Indonesia’s already horrific punishments for drug dealers, including publicly executing large-scale traffickers by firing squad,AlJazeerarecently reported that the country’s National Narcotics Agency is considering force-feedin… Read article here: High Times
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Riders of the Stoned: Senate Considers Illusionary Repeal of Prohibition
A series of federal spending bills were introduced last week by the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Thad Cochran, which include riders aimed at preventing the government from paying U.S. drug enforcers to unleash their wrath against states that have lega… Read article here: High Times
California Town Considers Using Pot Taxes to Pay Police
A southern California town plagued with crime and financial destitution is now considering the legalization of medical marijuana dispensaries in hopes that the community can sustain its deteriorated police department with the use of pot taxes. High Times
New Mexico Considers Alzheimer’s for Medical Marijuana Program
Last week New Mexico’s advisory board for the state’s medical marijuana program unanimously voted to add Alzheimer’s disease to the list of qualifying conditions for treatment by medical cannabis. If approved by the state’s Secretary of … High Times
Guatemala Considers Legal Opium Cultivation
Guatemala has emerged as a major opium producer in recent years, and now President Otto Pérez Molina — a conservative who is increasingly breaking with the US-led "drug war" consensus — is considering legalized and regulated cultivation of the poppy as … High Times
U.S. Treasury Considers Banking Options for Marijuana Industry
Members of the banking industry are nervous about lending money to marijuana businesses for fear of being tarred-and-feather by Uncle Sam before facing charges for money laundering, but they may soon have less to worry about. High Times
Berlin Considers Opening Pot Shops
The new mayor of Berlin’s trendyKreuzbergdistrict has hereye on legalizing cannabis. The pot topic is causing a buzz in Germany, especially since German federal elections take place on September 22. Mayor MonikaHerrmann, who is, appropria… High Times
Mexico City Considers Legal Pot
Endless Drug War violence leads Mexico City to consider legalization. High Times