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Co-discover of structure of DNA took LSD
(Source: 'Scientist who discovered DNA was high on mind-bending drug', Ireland on Sunday p. 28, 08 Aug 2004)

Francis Crick, the British scientist who, along with co-researcher James Watson, discovered the double helix structure of DNA in 1953, admitted years later that he often took small doses of LSD to boost his powers of thought.

He told a young biochemist, Richard Kemp, that he had in fact perceived the double helix shape while on LSD and had fed that idea into his research.

The unravelling of the structure of DNA, the chemical of which genes are made, won the Nobel Prize for Crick and his American colleague Watson.

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posted by LoZo 10:04 AM

 

Our Fascist Police State Now Wants Neighbors to Spy on Each Other
[The following is from an email sent by the Drug Policy Alliance ... please click the link above to take action.]

We alerted you last week to the bill, entitled "Defending America's Most Vulnerable: Safe Access to Drug Treatment and Child Protection Act of 2005"

We already told you about many of the terrible provisions in this legislation, but we are especially concerned about a section of the bill that turns every American into an agent of the state. Here’s how it works:

If you "witness" certain drug offenses taking place or "learn" that they took place you would have to report the offense to law enforcement within 24 hours and provide "full assistance" in the investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of the people involved. Failure to do so would be a crime punishable by a mandatory two year prison sentence.

Here are some examples of offenses you would have to report to the police within 24 hours:

--You see someone you know pass a joint to a 20-year old college student.

--Your cousin mentions that he bought Ecstasy for some of his college friends.

--You find out that your brother, who has kids, recently bought a small amount of marijuana to share with his wife.

--Your substance-abusing daughter recently begged her boyfriend to find her some drugs even though they’re both in drug treatment.

In each of these cases you face jail time if you don’t call the police within 24 hours. It doesn’t matter if the offender is your friend or relative. It also doesn’t matter if you need 48 hours to think about it. You have to report the person to the government within 24 hours or go to jail. You also have to assist the government in every way, including wearing a wire if needed. Refusing to cooperate would cost you at least two years in prison (possibly up to ten). In addition to turning family member against family member, the legislation could also put many Americans into dangerous situations by forcing them to go undercover to gain evidence against strangers.

This is what we’re up against in Congress and, as I told you last week, it’s not going to be easy. Sensenbrenner, the chair of the powerful Judiciary Committee, usually gets what he wants. Lots of people are afraid to challenge him. But we have a duty to our children to stop our country from turning into a police state. I’m sure you feel this duty, as well.

Here’s what you can do:

--If you haven't already, please click the link above to go to the DPA Action Center.

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posted by LoZo 9:56 AM