The issue of stoned driving is a real one, and thank goodness a few serious journalists have taken it upon themselves to investigate the subject. (In this case, our own local newsteam at KIRO 7). We stole their footage, and added our own take on the subject. Could you pass the Stoned Driving Test?
The full Stoned Driving Test video is here: http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/stoned-drivers-hit-test-course/vqPqJ/?__federated=1
Look – fair is fair. Even if you’re on parole. Washington State has legalized marijuana, and that means recent parolees can fire up as soon as they hit the streets. Is that a good idea? Probably not.
Report by CHRIS INGALLS / KING 5 News
Nothing ever really worth it comes easy, and that’s certainly been the slow, careful, push-me-pull-me set of hearings, rules and licenses in Washington State’s legal weed roll-out. One city in particular is throwing a hissy fit.
READ MORE AT THE NEW YORK TIMES
The lazy-ass staff at Higher Ground would like to thank Steve Elliot and the Seattle Weekly for their excellent coverage of the ongoing trials and tribulations regarding the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. Steve Elliott edits Toke Signals, tokesignals.com, an irreverent, independent blog of cannabis news, views, and information.
Higher Ground reporter Michael Stusser heads to the great Burning Man festival, and finds it wasn’t what he expected. What a surprise. And what an amazing experience.
Read the Article by Michael Stusser on Burningman.com
Now that several States have successfully legalized weed both for recreational purposes and medical reasons, others states are wondering if they can do the same. In this debate, many are forgetting a crucial argument in favor of marijuana legalization: the health benefits.
As marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance, it must be tested under the strictest of circumstances. But the (too few) marijuana studies that have been commissioned show great potential for the advancement of medicine, leading notable experts such as CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta to change their mind regarding legalization.
If you are still on the fence about marijuana legalization, here are 10 surprising health benefits to consider.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta now admits he was WRONG about marijuana. Watch Part 2 Here:
In a debate about the first marijuana news paper editor for the Denver Post, Bill O’Reilly places third on a panel of three. Great debate on the issue.
Most cartoons are annoying, and we certainly don’t like adult subject matter shown to kids (yes, Family Guy and Beavis, we’re talkin’ to you), but this is funny…and slightly educational!
