It would be nice if the law allowed for a little empathy

Hydrae · 03-14-2007, 01:15 PM

This kind of crap just simply pisses me off!

Why don't they just go ahead and sentence her to prison since they obviously don't care if she even lives. And don't even get me started on states rights.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070314/...ical_marijuana

SAN FRANCISCO - A California woman whose doctor says marijuana is the only medicine keeping her alive is not immune from federal prosecution on drug charges, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.

The case was brought by Angel Raich, an Oakland mother of two who suffers from scoliosis, a brain tumor, chronic nausea and other ailments. On her doctor's advice, she eats or smokes marijuana every couple of hours to ease her pain and bolster a nonexistent appetite as conventional drugs did not work.

The Supreme Court ruled against Raich two years ago, saying that medical marijuana users and their suppliers could be prosecuted for breaching federal drug laws even if they lived in a state such as California where medical pot is legal.

Because of that ruling, the issue before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was narrowed to the so-called right to life theory: that marijuana should be allowed if it is the only viable option to keep a patient alive.

Raich, 41, began sobbing when she was told of the decision and said she would continue using the drug.

"I'm sure not going to let them kill me," she said. "Oh my God."

Redrum_69 · 03-14-2007, 01:27 PM

All religions should go through the state.

This would stop the illegal immigartion of pitbulls from state to state

**noa** · 03-14-2007, 01:30 PM

Don't we have better things to do with our law enforcement?

crazycoffey · 03-14-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by noa949

Don't we have better things to do with our law enforcement?

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-14-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by noa949

Don't we have better things to do with our law enforcement?

Nope. This is nothing more than a money making scheme by the largest corporation in the world. The United States Government. There is a reason we have the largest incarceration rate in the free world. We recognize that we can make money off of our inmates through cheap labor, and tax revenue.

kcfanintitanhell · 03-14-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by noa949

Don't we have better things to do with our law enforcement?

I think that that's the crux of the situation. If pot were legalized, the DEA would have to lay off thousands of people. So in order to perpetuate job security, the Feds, in their opinion, have no choice but to maintain the status quo.

Mecca · 03-14-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kcfanintitanhell

I think that that's the crux of the situation. If pot were legalized, the DEA would have to lay off thousands of people. So in order to perpetuate job security, the Feds, in their opinion, have no choice but to maintain the status quo.

Just another example of how the war on drugs is one of the biggest wastes of money in our nations history.

**Bob Dole** · 03-14-2007, 07:14 PM

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Just another example of how the war on drugs is one of the biggest wastes of money in our nations history.

Actually, it's more of an example of how absolutely ****ed up the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is.

In addition to a bushel full of whacked up ADA rulings, they're the lovely folks who declared the Pledge of Allegiance illegal in public schools.

Extra Point · 03-14-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Actually, it's more of an example of how absolutely ****ed up the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is.

In addition to a bushel full of whacked up ADA rulings, they're the lovely folks who declared the Pledge of Allegiance illegal in public schools.

Bob Dole has commented appropriately, as per the son of a son of Russell!!!

Mr. Laz · 03-14-2007, 01:33 PM

All dopeheads should be sent to prison for life /Rush Limbaugh

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tooge · 03-14-2007, 01:41 PM

Boy, I hope Mr. Limbaugh isnt ever really taken seriously. That would make those certain "times" so much less enjoyable.

Redrum_69 · 03-14-2007, 01:42 PM

She should try shark fishing

**Baby Lee** · 03-14-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

All dopeheads should be sent to prison for life /Rush Limbaugh

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Link or b&?

Mr. Laz · 03-14-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Link or b&?

what's your point?

**Baby Lee** · 03-14-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

what's your point?

You were there.

03-14-2007, 01:15 PM	Topic Starter
Hydrae MVP Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newport, Or Casino cash: $-1163000	It would be nice if the law allowed for a little empathy This kind of crap just simply pisses me off! Why don't they just go ahead and sentence her to prison since they obviously don't care if she even lives. And don't even get me started on states rights. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070314/...ical_marijuana SAN FRANCISCO - A California woman whose doctor says marijuana is the only medicine keeping her alive is not immune from federal prosecution on drug charges, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. The case was brought by Angel Raich, an Oakland mother of two who suffers from scoliosis, a brain tumor, chronic nausea and other ailments. On her doctor's advice, she eats or smokes marijuana every couple of hours to ease her pain and bolster a nonexistent appetite as conventional drugs did not work. The Supreme Court ruled against Raich two years ago, saying that medical marijuana users and their suppliers could be prosecuted for breaching federal drug laws even if they lived in a state such as California where medical pot is legal. Because of that ruling, the issue before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was narrowed to the so-called right to life theory: that marijuana should be allowed if it is the only viable option to keep a patient alive. Raich, 41, began sobbing when she was told of the decision and said she would continue using the drug. "I'm sure not going to let them kill me," she said. "Oh my God."
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