http://www.astoriatimes.com/ The latest news from the www.astoriatimes.com website! Newsys Template Engine Dumbo/brooklyn Heights Courier/news/editorials http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-141304493 http://www.astoriatimes.com/articles/2010/09/08/dumbo/brooklyn_heights_courier/news/editorials/courier-yn_brooklyn_heights-all_opedpotintro_2010_09_10_bk.txt A woman is running for Senate on a single platform plank: Legalize marijuana. But is it a good idea to regulate pot like a cold Bud? This week, we explore the issue with opinion pieces from the candidate and from the DA who busts herb smokers. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:10:01 -0400 newsys-139693416 http://www.astoriatimes.com/articles/2010/09/08/dumbo/brooklyn_heights_courier/news/editorials/courier-yn_brooklyn_heights-all_opedpotpro_2010_09_10_bk.txt New York just patched a $15-billion deficit with a collections of tax increases and fiscal gimmicks. Every state in the nation is facing deficits as far as the eye can see. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:13:21 -0400 newsys-140729718 http://www.astoriatimes.com/articles/2010/09/08/dumbo/brooklyn_heights_courier/news/editorials/courier-yn_brooklyn_heights-all_opedpotanti_2010_09_10_bk.txt Marijuana may provide relief to patients with serious diseases as well as chronic pain sufferers, but the plant contains THC, a psychoactive chemical substance. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:12:13 -0400