The Chico News & Review, 30 Aug 2012 – After Two Failures They’re Letting Citizens Draft a Medi-Pot Ordinance It took a long time-more than a year-but the Butte County Board of Supervisors finally has seen the light. After passing a medical-marijuana ordinance that voters soundly rejected in June, and then coming up with an even worse proposal that ran into a firestorm of criticism during a public hearing Tuesday (Aug. 28), the supervisors finally got the message.
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US CA: Editorial: Supervisors Wise To Refocus On Pot
Chico Enterprise-Record, 30 Aug 2012 – We believe there should be restrictions on growing pot, but supervisors also need to be realistic about what voters will accept. There’s nothing like the words "unconstitutional," "expensive" and "unenforceable" to slap some sense into elected officials.
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US CA: Editorial: A 21st Century Test: What’s A ‘Search’?
Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug 2012 – The 4th Amendment Must Be Read With an Eye Toward Gps and Other Technologies. Even many who cherish the "original meaning" of the Constitution recognize that provisions drafted in the 18th century must be interpreted in light of changing technology. That is especially true of the 4th Amendment’s guarantee of the "right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures."
