Detroit Free Press, 28 Jun 2012 – Once again, a knee-jerk reaction to the K2 problem by governments to ban these drugs will not work. The problem will become worse, and more people will die because of society’s short-sightedness in thinking that banning any drug will magically make people stop using it. The drug will be sold through dealers and gangs and not clerks asking for ID. I didn’t see one discussion or law passed that makes it mandatory to provide education in schools regarding the harmful effects or money provided to treat those who are hooked. High levels of sales tax per pack could have gone to fund anti-drug education and treatment programs.

Detroit Free Press, 28 Jun 2012 – I disagree with Sara Jongeward’s position that legalizing marijuana is a way to deal with the K2 problem ("Fight the use of deadly K2 by legalizing marijuana," June 21). People of all ages have been finding ways to get high for a long time — sniffing glue, inhaling fumes from aerosol products, and drinking whatever alcoholic liquid or facsimile of which they could find and consume. This unfortunate habit of humans will not stop with K2. Some other man-made product will come into use soon enough.

Detroit Free Press, 28 Jun 2012 – I commend the efforts of Macomb County officials, our state legislators, and Gov. Rick Snyder for banning the sale of synthetic drugs such as K2 or spice. The community response to stop the use of these substances and keep our community safe has been outstanding. This ban sends a clear message to youths and young adults that these substances are dangerous and not safe for consumption. CARE of Southeastern Michigan is the access center for substance abuse treatment for Macomb County residents and a leader in providing substance abuse prevention education in the community.

Detroit Free Press, 28 Jun 2012 – Why do so many media outlets allow reporters to provide news and commentary about cannabis and those who freely choose to consume it with such a derogatory tone? A quick Google search for "pothead," "stoner," "synthetic marijuana" and other demeaning references yields millions of pages that make condescending remarks about cannabis consumers. Many of these "trusted sources" are eager to depict people who like cannabis as some sort of degenerates or criminals who live on the fringes of society. There are enough states now that have enacted some sort of cannabis reform legislation, medical marijuana or decriminalization that we are a swelling minority group, not the "fringe element."

Metro Times, 27 Jun 2012 – Working Against the War on Drugs – All Across America Last week marked the 41st anniversary of President Nixon’s declaration of the War on Drugs – a policy so bad that not only has it failed, it has helped create thriving international crime syndicates. So it was very encouraging to hear about the upcoming Caravan for Peace, which will seek an end to prohibitionist policies in Mexico and the United States, and draw attention to related violence on both sides of the border.

Detroit Free Press, 28 Jun 2012 – I disagree with Sara Jongeward’s position that legalizing marijuana is a way to deal with the K2 problem ("Fight the use of deadly K2 by legalizing marijuana," June 21). People of all ages have been finding ways to get high for a long time — sniffing glue, inhaling fumes from aerosol products, and drinking whatever alcoholic liquid or facsimile of which they could find and consume. This unfortunate habit of humans will not stop with K2. Some other man-made product will come into use soon enough.

Detroit Free Press, 28 Jun 2012 – I commend the efforts of Macomb County officials, our state legislators, and Gov. Rick Snyder for banning the sale of synthetic drugs such as K2 or spice. The community response to stop the use of these substances and keep our community safe has been outstanding. This ban sends a clear message to youths and young adults that these substances are dangerous and not safe for consumption. CARE of Southeastern Michigan is the access center for substance abuse treatment for Macomb County residents and a leader in providing substance abuse prevention education in the community.

Detroit Free Press, 28 Jun 2012 – Why do so many media outlets allow reporters to provide news and commentary about cannabis and those who freely choose to consume it with such a derogatory tone? A quick Google search for "pothead," "stoner," "synthetic marijuana" and other demeaning references yields millions of pages that make condescending remarks about cannabis consumers. Many of these "trusted sources" are eager to depict people who like cannabis as some sort of degenerates or criminals who live on the fringes of society. There are enough states now that have enacted some sort of cannabis reform legislation, medical marijuana or decriminalization that we are a swelling minority group, not the "fringe element."

Livingston County Daily Press & Argus, 24 Oct 2010 – A new report on Michigan’s medical marijuana law spells out what many local officials already know: The law pressures local governments to determine how to incorporate permitted marijuana use in their communities. The report, titled A Local Government View of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, was written by attorney Gerald A. Fisher following months of questions about the law — including several by officials in Livingston County.

Detroit Free Press, 20 Oct 2010 – Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies used phony Michigan medical-marijuana cards — created on a county computer — to trick state-approved medical marijuana providers into selling the drug to the cops, according to documents obtained by the Free Press from defense attorneys. Days after the drug buys, county narcotics agents raided two medical-marijuana dispensaries Aug. 25 in Ferndale and Waterford.