One of the most misleading arguments against the legalization of cannabis is that no one really goes to prison for pot possession. Read article here: High Times
Tag: Prisoners
President Obama Commutes Sentences of 22 Prisoners of the Drug War
President Obama has used his executive authority to commute the sentences of 22 individuals incarcerated for drug-related offenses. This act of clemency was all part of an effort to reduce federal mandatory minimum sentencing. Read article here: High Times
Bill Maher Calls on Obama to Pardon Pot Prisoners
Bill Maher is calling for a nationwide pardon of all pot prisoners. On the February 20 episode ofReal Time with Bill Maher,the host challenged President Obama to release all those incarcerated for marijuana offenses. Read article here: High Times
Uruguay: Marijuana Needed to Treat Coke-Addicted Prisoners
Pot for convicts? A leading Uruguay health official told the United Nations last week that the country is interested in experimenting with medical marijuana to treat prisoners suffering from cocaine addiction. High Times
Italy to Release 10k Pot Prisoners
Italy's Constitutional Court on Feb. 12 struck down a 2006 drug law that tripled sentences for selling, cultivating or possessing cannabis, declaring the law to be "illegitimate." The law, passed by the conservative government of now-disgraced prime minister… High Times