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U.W has denied him the kidney that would save his life, but because he use's medical pot for the pain, they won't even put him on the list. Theres got to be something that can be done?

Some folks may be wondering about the result of my court appearance. The attorney I hired had an excellent reputation, and a price tag of $3,500.00 which I paid up front. While awaiting trial, he had a stroke and I was afraid that he might not be able to work. Fortunately he recovered fully. On the day of the trial, I was frightened and sweating bullets waiting for him to arrive. He had already earned my concern as he was very difficult to contact by calling his office. I had even resorted to faxing him on two occasions in order to check on his progress. I don't feel it is micromanagement for the defendant to be informed on the case. At any rate, trial day came bright and sunny, and my name was called before the court. Guess what? No damned attorney. I explained the problem to the judge and he gave me time to attempt to find the lawyer. My wife called his office from home, and after raising hell she was told he was "en route" and "held up by traffic". He finally arrived a prepaid hour later, and made the rounds of the courtroom, glad-handing everyone from the court clerk to the judge. He then spoke privately with the judge, and called me out for a conference.

I am so glad I found this website. END PROHIBITION ONCE AND FOR ALL!

No,this isn't about another police assassination although there are plenty of those.This is a case of two criminals that robbed their drug dealer and were unlucky enough to get caught.I imagine the co

Do you think drug prices are astronomical? Want to find a place where drugs are cheap and plentiful? If you are British, all you have to do is get convicted of a crime and sent to jail where drugs are reportedly cheaper than they are for non-prisoners:

Prisoners are ignoring chances to escape because they would rather stay in their cushy jails where drugs are cheaper than on the outside, a prison chief officers has said. Lags at Britain's 'toughest' prisons are treated to breakfast in bed, have Sky TV in every cell and are given cash bonuses for good behavior. At one prison in Yorkshire, drug dealers and hookers regularly break IN to ply their trade by leaning ladders up against prison walls. But none of the criminals take the opportunity to leave because they have got it so easy, according to assistant general secretary of the Prison Officers Association Glyn Travis.

Earlier in the month, Prime Minister Gordon Brown proposed to increase the length of prison sentences for marijuana smokers by three years. I criticized this move at the time, but maybe I misunderstood his intentions. Perhaps he just wants to give pot smokers access to the cheap stuff. But seriously, what’s the point of increasing the maximum sentence for marijuana smokers when the jails are overrun with drugs? It is absolutely baffling that the Prime Minister of a country can be concerned with non-violent marijuana smokers when the prison system is a joke. It is literally a joke. People are actually breaking into prison. That is something you would expect to see in a cartoon not actually happening in a developed country. This situation just further illustrates the failures of prohibition and the ridiculousness of Brown’s marijuana smoker crackdown. The British can’t keep the drugs out of their jails where they have direct surveillance over prisoners. And they somehow expect to win the war on drugs and prevent the circulation of them throughout the regular population? Give me a break.

The Interfaith Drug Policy Initiative and Common Sense for Drug Policy's new short film "Clergy Against the War on Drugs" does not offer scandalous footage of religious leaders using drugs, or advocating drug use, as prohibitionist advocates might wish to claim. What it does capture is a number of clergy from different religions and denominations offering their insightful views on the War on Drugs. These courageous community leaders have stepped forward to challenge the way our society deals with drug problems and to offer their experiences working with those who fall victim to these counterproductive and de-humanizing policies. It is truly inspiring to see religious leaders taking a stand and engaging in intelligent and humane discussions regarding our failed drug policies. This film not only shows clergy taking on political cowardice, the prison-industrial complex, the inequities of justice offered to drug offenders based on race and class, and other crucial aspects of the Drug War, it also shows them discussing the very real effects of this war on their own communities. "Clergy Against the War on Drugs" is compelling, honest and revealing. These women and men of various denominations demonstrate a keen understanding of the negative impact on community relations with law enforcement, and how prohibition's black market exacerbates problems and allows drugs to be sold to children. For those who would assume that representatives from communities of faith are too socially conservative or squeamish to take an enlightened stance on drug policy reform, watching this film will be quite a surprise. In reality, they are following in the proud tradition of Gandhi, the Rev. King, Dorothy Day, Oscar Romero, and numerous other religious leaders who were led by their faith to radical social activism. As an aside, I would add that when considering religious perspectives on drugs, we should remember that other traditions have equally valid positions on the issue. It is unfortunate that the voices of Rastafarians, members of the Native American Church, and some Hindu sects, to name a few, are often not heard or taken seriously in the debate on drugs. Instead, their claims of spiritual elevation using intoxicants are often disrespected and their ceremonies often unprotected by law. The Christian and Jewish leaders in the IDPI video who are speaking out for change should be commended for their courage and compassion. One of the most valuable lessons offered by "Clergy Against the War on Drugs" is the simple truth that the drug policy reform movement is not a movement of libertarians, economists, drug users, Latin American activists or any other niche group. It is a movement of all kinds of concerned citizens who want a more rational, compassionate way of dealing with a social problem than waging yet another war.