An interview with our friend Sanho Tree, where he discusses the current state of drug enforcement in Colombia.

Some hypocrisy here. Read the comments.(New York Times)

MANTA, Ecuador — The scene at the Manta Ray Cafe, a mess hall here at the most prominent American military outpost in South America, suggests all is normal.
(New York Times)

Read more here (New York Times)

From ProRev: Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) has introduced a bill (H.R. 5843) to decriminalize the personal use of marijuana and legalize the use of marijuana when prescribed for medical purposes. "I think it is poor law enforcement to keep on the books legislation that establishes as a crime something which in fact society does not seriously wish to prosecute," said Frank. The bill would remove all federal criminal sanctions for possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana. Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) is an original co-sponsor of the bill.

See the bill details here:

See the story here
(Village Voice)

Marijuana liberation day:

Rally calls for end to pot "prohibition"
(Seattle Times)

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2004389825_liver03m.html
(Seattle Times)