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Marijuana, Tickets, and The Trouble With Finding Good Hired Help These Days

Posted on September 2, 2013 by russellbarth

On the morning of August 21st, 2013 I awoke to the news that The Canadian Association of Chiefs Of Police had suggested handing out tickets for marijuana users instead of laying charges or issuing warnings… and something inside me just … Continue reading →

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Occupy What, Now…..?

Posted on October 16, 2011 by russellbarth

So on Oct. 15, 2011, I was quoted in this Ottawa Citizen article, which got me this email: classy comments in the citizen… are you a social activist or a whiner seeking status? Stop projecting your limp-wristed fantasies on others… … Continue reading →

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Reducing The Harm Of “Harm Reduction”

Posted on August 11, 2011 by russellbarth

I am a fan of INSITE because it has been peer-reviewed and the facts are in: it does what it tries to do, which is reduce overdoses and the spread of diseases. Okay. But this: The Harm Reduction Taboo, makes … Continue reading →

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