Author Archives: NORMLRoy

About NORMLRoy

Northern Wisconsin NORML has supporters from all over Wisconsin, but some of their roots and branches extend into other states. NORML Roy is a guest blogger and supporter of the chapter. Some of favorite quotes: "Live Free or Die" “One person can undo the evil of several thousand people. You must never underestimate your power.”by Marc Emery. "26.2 miles isn't that far" "One day at a time" "We are born spiritual, we learn religion"

Bloated, failed spending

Minnesota legislators made no time to talk about medical cannabis this past year. Sad that Minnesota keeps its government nose between a doctor and patient. Culture change is difficult. Decades ago while working as a RN the health care industry … Continue reading

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Local costs, lunacy of drug war

Last week’s [Region Oct. 18, 2011] article about the Baudette budget problems to fully fund a police department ended with our Sherriff being quoted saying “…safety of area citizens is in jeopardy with the rise in drugs- marijuana, methamphetamines and … Continue reading

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Spend resources with wisdom

Our nation and state budgets are busting, and Occupy Wall Street Protests bring to light the Democratic and Republican support for Wall Street Banks. The banks get bailed out and the 99% of people get sold out. In 2010 our … Continue reading

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My Memorial Day

This Memorial Day I visited my Vietnam veteran friend who has enjoyed spring fishing in the Rainy River, Willie Walleye Day events and decades of other special vacations to this place we in Lake of the Woods call home. This … Continue reading

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DWI court saves

I worked 2+ decades in alcohol/drug detox/rehab and agree 100% that “DWI Court” is money well spent. In mental health it has been shown that community support prevents most hospitalization and 72 hour holds (and costs in money and quality … Continue reading

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Tax and Cannabis

Your July 20 Guest Column about people hating tax and the marijuana advocates want to be taxed caught my eye. Americans sure do hate tax, but our greed can make us overlook the need for government to be funded. Study … Continue reading

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