Paper Seeks Ganja Critic

As states like California consider legalization and taxation of marijuana, and as federal officials say that they will no longer pursue medical marijuana users as long as they conform to state laws, what next? Well, obviously, medical marijuana users would want to make sure their dispensaries are legit, right?

A Denver alternative newspaper, Westword, recently posted an ad for what some might consider a dope job: a reviewer of the Colorado's marijuana dispensaries and their products. It has already received more than 120 applicants.

The only catch: the reviewer must also qualify as a medical marijuana user. Yes, that means the person has to be ailing in one way or another, such that he has a medical need for ganja.

That would add a professional touch to something that already exists: sites such as marijuanareviews.com and weedmaps.com already offer reviews of both types of cannabis and clubs as well.

Marijuana Ban Ruled Unconstitutional in Argentina

To Americans, who can't seem to agree on medical marijuana use, which has been shown to improve quality of life for sufferers of many diseases, this should come as a shock. Argentina's supreme court has ruled not just that marijuana use should be legal, but that any prohibition on personal use is unconstitutional.

The court added, however, use must not harm others and did not advocate a complete decriminalization of marijuana. What it did say was:

"Each adult is free to make lifestyle decisions without the intervention of the state. Behavior in private is legal, as long as it doesn't constitute clear danger. The state cannot establish morality."

Naturally, the ruling restricts use to adults, and the use must be done in a private setting (no second-hand smoke!) without affecting third parties.

This ruling overturns convictions on eight adults who had been prosecuted for possession of marijuana.