International Faith Based Coalition

United Nations: Legal pot in Colorado, Washington violates drug treaties

eric — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:33:56 +0000

Marijuana legalization measures approved in Colorado and Washington not only violate Federal law, which considers marijuana a Schedule I controlled substance, but also violates numerous international treaties designed to prevent drug cartels and protect health. After a review, the United Nations’ International Narcotics Control Board urged President Obama to challenge the Colorado and Washington measures in court.

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Senator Correa introduces legislation to strengthen DUI-drug laws

eric — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:17:14 +0000

Democratic State Senator Lou Correa joins with community, law enforcement and faith-based leaders, including Bishop Allen of the International Faith Based Coalition, to announce his new SB 289 to impose a zero-tolerance policy on drugged driving. Drugged driving has increased to a point that it is now on a par with drunk driving. Drugged driving is now conservatively estimated to cause 20% of traffic accidents, with 6700 fatalities and 440,000 injuries.

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New chief to deploy first-of-its-kind cops and clergy teams

eric — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:06:42 +0000

New Sacramento Police Chief Sam Somers is including the International Faith Based Coalition in an innovative new program that includes clergy to assist in preventing crime and destructive decisions. Chief Somers noted people in the community respect the clergy as a positive voice. “We have the ears of the community. We are the moral compass. People trust us,” Bishop Allen said.

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Pot smoking mom forgets baby on car roof, drives off

eric — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 04:18:34 +0000

A 19 year old mother under the influence of marijuana left her 5 month old baby in his car seat on the roof of her car before driving off. Law enforcement officers found the baby in the middle of the road. The child was fortunately unharmed and is now in the custody of Child Protective Services. However, the consequences of this incident could have turned out far worse, illustrating the deadly consequences of marijuana abuse.

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Pot lab blamed for house explosion

eric — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:13:31 +0000

Law enforcement believes two men were trying to extract concentrated cannabis from marijuana plants in the garage of a home in East Hemet. An explosion resulted sending flames throughout the home and a dark plume of smoke through the roof. The explosion was compounded when the flames ignited nearby ammunition located next to the lab. Most of the home was destroyed and law enforcement officers are currently working to locate the suspects. The explosion highlights the dangers that drugs pose to our communities.

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Drugged driving on the rise, now accounts for 30% of CA traffic deaths

eric — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:26:53 +0000

30% of California traffic fatalities are now attributable to drugged driving. The false and rapidly spreading belief that marijuana is “medicine,” despite no FDA approval, no approval from the American Medical Association, and the refusal of real pharmacies to distribute it, is without a doubt a factor in these tragic deaths. Marijuana has long been the second leading cause of traffic fatalities after alcohol.

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19% of US teenagers report driving under influence of marijuana

eric — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:23:08 +0000

A survey by Liberty Mutual insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions found 19% of teenagers drive after smoking marijuana, more than the 13% who report drinking and driving. In a dangerous misconception, over one third do not believe marijuana affects their driving ability. In fact, marijuana intoxication leads to impairment in memory, judgment and perception, making marijuana the second largest cause of traffic fatalities after alcohol.

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Media companies target for “medical” marijuana ads

eric — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:42:55 +0000

Media companies have reaped large profits by running ads for domestic drug cartels pedalling the lie that marijuana is “medicine.” Now, Federal law enforcement is cracking down on these deceptive ads that seek to create new customers for the drug dealers. Those who run newspapers and television stations have a responsibility to the public, and they betray our trust when they promote drug abuse to their audience, including children who are particularly susceptible.

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Feds crack down on California dispensaries

eric — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:39:29 +0000

Federal authorities are taking action against domestic drug cartels involved in the fraudulent “medical” marijuana industries. Prosecutors say dispensary owners are making huge profits selling an illegal drug which is not being marketed with the intention of being used under medical supervision. Billboards direct marijuana users to doctors willing to write prescriptions for recreational use and dispensaries sell such offerings as marijuana-laden cotton candy packaged with a picture of a clown – a far cry from legitimate medicine taken under a doctor’s supervision and sold at a legitimate pharmacy.

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Young dispensary boss incriminates himself by boasting on MTV audition tape

eric — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:42:03 +0000

Prosecutors say 27 year old marijuana dispensary boss Bryan Smith was involved in a lucrative conspiracy involving stolen electricity, multiple growing houses, marijuana distribution and huge wads of cash. Smith incriminated himself in an audition tape for MTV’s reality show “True Life,” where he boasted about his life as a drug dealer. In the tape, Smith says he makes $100,000 every 40 to 60 days selling drugs.

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