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Formal Complaint against Office of Drug Control Policy
Carl Olsen January 22, 2012 Citizens’ Aide/Ombudsman Ola Babcock Miller Building 1112 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50319–0231 Phone: 515–281‑3592 Fax: 515–242‑6007 Dear Citizens’ Aide/Ombudsman, This is a formal complaint about the Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) which is … Continue reading
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Carl Olsen’s Letter to the Colorado Department of Revenue
Carl Olsen January 15, 2012 Barbara J. Brohl Colorado Department of Revenue State Capitol Annex 1375 Sherman Street, Room 409 Denver, Colorado 80261 Dear Executive Director Brohl, On November 7, 2000, the People of Colorado amended the Colorado Constitution by adding Article XVIII, … Continue reading
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Carl Olsen’s Letter to Governor Jan Brewer
Carl Olsen January 14, 2012 Janice K. Brewer Governor of Arizona 1700 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Dear Governor Brewer, On June 3, 2011, I tried to intervene in your case against the United States, Arizona v. United States, No. 11-cv-01072-PHX-SRB … Continue reading
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U.S. Attorney in Oakland, CA cites my case
The U.S. Attorney in Oakland, CA, responded to NORML’s law suit Tuesday (you know, the one three federal judges have already shredded): http://www.iowamedicalmarijuana.org/States/pdfs/ca_11cv05349_039.pdf The most annoying thing about it is that she attacks me and I have no way of … Continue reading
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Controversy over medical marijuana? Or, just an excuse to talk?
Over the weekend, there was quite a ruckus over whether folks should support legalization or medical use of marijuana, as if there was some problem with folks supporting one or the other, or both. You can follow the discussion at … Continue reading
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Beginning of the legislative process
I attended my precinct caucus last night. We had ten people. There was only one platform resolution, mine. I explained that since the last caucus I had picked up support from the Des Moines Register (opinion poll on February 16, … Continue reading
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Nice video with leading medical researchers
Medical Cannabis and its impact on Human Health In this myth shattering, information packed documentary, learn from physicians and leading researchers about medicinal cannabis and its demonstrated effects on human health. This game-changing movie presents the most comprehensive … Continue reading
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2012 Iowa Caucus Resolution
It’s that time again! Time for the Iowa Caucus. Please download a copy of our 2012 caucus resolution and take it with you to the Iowa Caucus on Tuesday night, January 3, 2012. I’m a Democrat, so if you’re a … Continue reading
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Reading the case law — U.S. v. Lopez (1995)
Here’s the opening paragraph from United States v. Lopez, 514 U.S. 549, 551 (1995): In the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, Congress made it a federal offense “for any individual knowingly to possess a firearm at a place that the … Continue reading
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Arizona’s ridiculous case against the United States
After reading the request from Maricopa County for leave to file a late opposition to the motion to dismiss Arizona’s case, it strikes me that the county should be suing the state, not the federal government. If the county thinks … Continue reading
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