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Title: Thousands Arrested in Michigan for Pot While the Governor Remains Free for Poisoning Entire City
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Counter Current News/MLive
URL Source: http://countercurrentnews.com/2016/ ... ns-free-poisoning-entire-city/
Published: Apr 27, 2016
Author: Claire Bernish
Post Date: 2016-04-28 07:14:11 by Deckard
Keywords: None
Views: 12758
Comments: 77
Michigan residents can rest assured because, despite the massive lead contamination of Flint’s entire public water supply, the State has its priorities on point as the government continues doggedly pursuing criminals of the highest order. No, not Governor Rick Snyder, of course — nor anyone else potentially responsible for poisoning an entire city’s population with lead — We’re talking about those awful medical cannabis users and pesky recreational pot smokers. In fact, while well over half of Michigan residents support ending cannabis prohibition, before public education campaigns about potential tax benefits have even kicked off, including 74% of those under 30 years of age and a surprising 51% of those over 60, according to the Detroit News. But arrests for its possession and use are skyrocketing — up 17% between 2008 and 2014, according to state police data, reported MLive. Even more astonishingly, this increase in pot arrests occurred at the same time total arrests for all crime fell 15%. Two-thirds of all drug arrests were related to weed in 2014 — of which 86%, or 20,483, were for use or simple possession of the plant. Such targeting of medical and recreational users by police — Michigan law strictly regulates weed for those with “debilitating medical conditions,” only — has led to a number of outrageous cases in recent times. A state appeals court recently upheld the conviction of 47-year-old medical cannabis caregiver, Alenna Marie Rocafort, in a stunning case about legal technicalities gone horribly awry. Police raided the caregiver’s home in September 2012, seizing 5.6 pounds of the plant she was using to treat seriously ill patients. The courts found this amount far exceeded the 2.5 ounces of “usable” marijuana per patient that caregivers are allotted by law to grow. However, Rocafort’s 5.6 pounds of plant had only been harvested four days prior to its seizure by police, which experts claim is far short of the 10 days it takes harvested pot to properly dry and become viable for use. Defense attorneys thus justifiably argued the caregiver’s weed wasn’t “usable,” so, not illegal — but the case has been lumbering on, wasting taxpayer money to quibble over a definition about a plant which most people don’t view as an illicit substance in the first place. According to MLive, 21 cities in Michigan have brought legalization or decriminalization measures to a vote; and 15 of those cities — including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Lansing — have approved various decriminalization initiatives. In September, state Rep. Jeff Irwin introduced a bill — now backed by six additional representatives — to end cannabis prohibition (HB 4877), which would treat the plant as regulatory, akin to alcohol. Additional legalization measures may wind up on the November ballot if two groups are able to gather enough signatures in time, which now seems highly likely. In short, it seems almost the only people in the State of Michigan who want the prosecution, criminalization, and general prohibition of cannabis to continue are the police and the criminal justice system — the same police and system which have yet to bring charges against anyone for poisoning an entire city. As The Free Thought Project reported in December, Governor Rick Snyder has knowingly allowed children, the elderly and other vulnerable people to face potential lifelong effects of being poisoned by lead in his refusal to investigate contamination claims by Flint residents months ago. They will suffer for the rest of their lives due to his criminal neglect — but, at least, the State is keeping them safe from the numerous benefits of cannabis and the dangerous caregivers who ensure their patients aren’t suffering. It’s time to end the War on Drugs and start to pursue the criminals who deserve to be behind bars — and Michigan would do well to consider Gov. Snyder as a target. 
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#17. To: Deckard (#0)
Stupid The governor didn't poison anybody. Obama has played at being a president while enjoying the perks … golf, insanely expensive vacations at tax-payer expense. He has ignored the responsibilities of the job; no plans, no budgets, no alternatives … just finger pointing; making him a complete failure as a president
Good grief - he knew about it and did nothing for a year. Are you Republican party whores too stupid to understand that? Hey - I live in Michigan. I thought Snyder was doing a good job as governor until this. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much And here I thought Deckard was this big anti-establishment, personal responsibility, leave-us-alone-and-get-out-of-our-lives kind of guy. Yet the minute something goes wrong, he's looking for a government official to blame.
School of Common Sense and Good Judgment. Florida Institute of Comprehensive Analysis, Class of 1970 - Graduated top in the class. Six years apprenticeship at the Liberty Post Forum specializing in the study of Paultard kooks, lying self-proclaimed Constitution experts and drunken idiots from Riverside, California. Observing your diabolical agenda driven methods as you selectively channel screened info while unsuccessfully trying to plant seeds of hate these past years. That should take care of it ...
In other words, you don't know jack-shit. BTW, you exhibit all the symptoms of Megalomania ...a psychopathological condition characterized by fantasies of power, relevance, omnipotence, and by inflated self-esteem. Historically it was used as a name for narcissistic personality disorder prior to the latter's first use by Heinz Kohut in 1968, and is used today as a non-clinical equivalent. As well as a symptom of pathology, a degree of megalomania is a way of defending against loss in everyday life—a manic defense against the experience of separation and loss. When linked to a position of power, whether military, political, or control-freak bureaucratical. ***** Yeah - that pretty much sums up your personality. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much “Transferenceicology” – The feeble redirection of emotions in an attempt to “kill to birds with one stone.” AKA: Tranference Neurosis.
I don't know what he knew or didn't know. But as far as people who did nothing, that would include the EPA, the city and many other officials. And none of them poisoned anybody. Obama has played at being a president while enjoying the perks … golf, insanely expensive vacations at tax-payer expense. He has ignored the responsibilities of the job; no plans, no budgets, no alternatives … just finger pointing; making him a complete failure as a president
Of course I know jack-shit ... I have seen enough of the material you have produced over the years to immediately recognize it. No fantasies here ... reality shows that they are all there. Except the inflated self-esteem ... it is not inflated, it is at its maximum level at all times.
Deckard is always looking to find something wrong with anything involving any type of government or compliance to rules and regulations. It is a way of life to him ... it has become his religion. He wakes up each morning to search the Web for any information he can skew and post.
Is it any wonder the sane people here can see what an obnoxious and delusional little weasel you are? In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much And Gatlin refuses to condemn ANY crimes, cover-ups or outright corruption by those in power, including cops who rape kids. At least I'm a realist. You're LF's version of Sgt. Schultz: "I see NOTHING". In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Gee paulsen, you mean the people of Flint were responsible for being poisoned because they trusted the government to DO THEIR FUCKING JOBS? In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much First of all, they were exposed to higher than mandated levels of lead for a short time. People were exposed to much higher levels of lead for much longer times for much of history. I'm not saying that's good, but nobody is dropping dead in the streets. So stop being such a drama queen over something i don't think you give a shit about anyway. You'd have more credibility if you weren't such a one trick pony. Obama has played at being a president while enjoying the perks … golf, insanely expensive vacations at tax-payer expense. He has ignored the responsibilities of the job; no plans, no budgets, no alternatives … just finger pointing; making him a complete failure as a president
Since he's always looking for a government official to blame for something, I don't find too much inconsistent here. Since he's singling out the governor of MI, maybe he's a closet Hillary supporter. Obama has played at being a president while enjoying the perks … golf, insanely expensive vacations at tax-payer expense. He has ignored the responsibilities of the job; no plans, no budgets, no alternatives … just finger pointing; making him a complete failure as a president
That's no more an argument for banning marijuana than for banning cars. A government strong enough to impose your standards is strong enough to ban them.
Should we ban for all adults everything that might push a mentally unstable person over the edge? A government strong enough to impose your standards is strong enough to ban them.
Like I said, I live in Michigan. You'd have more credibility if you weren't such a one trick pony. Coming from someone who has ZERO credibility, I'll take that as a compliment. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much You live in Flint? I doubt it. Hillary blames the governor too. Are you volunteering for her at a campaign office? Obama has played at being a president while enjoying the perks … golf, insanely expensive vacations at tax-payer expense. He has ignored the responsibilities of the job; no plans, no budgets, no alternatives … just finger pointing; making him a complete failure as a president
Its not his job! Its again locals job to take care of local issues and they did not. Just like NO levees. Not bush's fault its NO corrupt demoncrat from NO that did not invest in local issues even after the money was allocated by the federal government. This is the problem with the demoncrat party heads. They keep the money they are suppose to spend on something for payoffs and demand higher government bodies pay their bills! If you are going to blame someone blame the right people!!
Please tell us that you having made the journey to the dark side ...
Huh? You drunk again or just senile dementia kicking in? Apparently constructing a coherent sentence is not one of your strong suits. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Don't worry about the sentence structure. I was apprehensive that maybe it was you with the "bomb at the TV station" ... talked about now in Breaking News. I was excited to learn if it was you or not ... mixed emotions (wait for it) ... caused me to post in haste.
Should we ban for all adults everything that might push a mentally unstable person over the edge? Of course not, you silly boy. A "woman can use 8 sex moves to drive a man permanently insane” (modesty prevents me from posting the link) … and if you GOTTA go, there probably is no better way to go. Ya Think???
Cars don't smoke marijuana, do they? (Rhetorical Question)
funny grammar spelling sentence drug autism love If you ... don't use exclamation points --- you should't be typeing ! Commas - semicolons - question marks are for girlie boys !
Of course not, you silly boy. A "woman can use 8 sex moves to drive a man permanently insane” (modesty prevents me from posting the link) … --- Gatlin Please gatlin, post the link! --- We all have the hardly waits to see what kind of porno sites you creep around in...
And Gatlin refuses to condemn ANY crimes, cover-ups or outright corruption by those in power, including cops who rape kids. That is a gross misrepresentation and wholesale distortion. I condemn all those things. Unlike you, I condemn them after a trial by a jury that finds a guilty verdict. Rather than like you reading an article with biased or incomplete information … then pulling an opinion of guilty outta your ass. Big difference between you and me there, sonny boy. Au contraire mon ami, I see EVERYTHING. Furthermore,, I am an extremely knowledgeable person. You should know better, Declard. As for tpaine, there is no excuse … it’s probably hereditary!
Oh good grief man - get the hell over yourself already. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much the 10 Most Common Signs and Symptoms of Autism. 1. Peculiar Toy Habits While to you, the photo may just look like some colored sticks; to an autistic child this is a work of art they’ve mastered for hours. 2. Trouble Relating to Others Autistic children are by no means anymore rude, obnoxious, argumentative, or fussy over any other kid having a moment of misunderstanding. They do however, face challenges grasping to a common ground with their peers, siblings, and even their parents. Remembering that autism is a social disorder, this makes total sense that they struggle making human connections, bonds, and having friends. If you ... don't use exclamation points --- you should't be typeing ! Commas - semicolons - question marks are for girlie boys !
But you won't indict any of your government gods, so they never get to trial. Thus you endorse crime and ignoring the rule of law, as long as it's some Republican government lowlife sucking on the public teat. You're an R scofflaw. Some people see “what they WANT to see.” You are a classic representation of one who does that. Someone once said: I am in the five percent class … while you are at the bottom of the eighty-five percent group. You must find time to improve your intellect, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance forever. Wait … you have already chosen the latter, right?
[CF:] Should we ban for all adults everything that might push a mentally unstable person over the edge? [G:] Of course not Then why the double standard for stanky bud? A government strong enough to impose your standards is strong enough to ban them.
[G:] Cars don't smoke marijuana, do they? (Rhetorical Question) No, nor does marijuana drive cars - so you still haven't made an argument for banning marijuana rather than cars. A government strong enough to impose your standards is strong enough to ban them.
Is that why you get your anti-pot "facts" from spoof sites? A government strong enough to impose your standards is strong enough to ban them.
I am in the five percent class Uh - no, you really don't. You don't think for yourself, you don't question the status quo, you refuse to consider thoughts and ideas that are not fed directly to you by the MSM and fed.gov. I could go on, but why bother? Your narcissism is only eclipsed by your delusions of adequacy. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Oh good grief man - get the hell over yourself already Wouldn't it be amazing for you to have this kind of self-confidence, every day of the week? Guess what? You can …
Not narcissism ... It’s self-confidence, sport!
3. Sensitive to Sounds Not all, but the vast majority of autistic kiddos have an issue with sounds. They either are completely uninhibited by loud noises, or noise is their worst nightmare. More are on the side of hating noises, but some have the ability to entirely block it out. This can be great for when they need to sleep, or focus in a noisy atmosphere for those that aren’t bothered by noises, but it can also be very dangerous when they aren’t attentive to alarms, cars, or other warning signs around them. 4. Struggle with Change Autistic boys and girls absolutely adore a routine. It doesn’t have to be militant, it just has to be structured as that is what makes them most at ease when they know what to expect. If you are changing classes at school, moving from lunch to reading a book, or removing an iPad to go take a bath; you could very well have a tantrum on your hands in no time. While this can be trying for parents and teachers, keep in mind that knowing generally what their day looks like helps these children stay calm, and confident to complete their tasks for the day. If you ... don't use exclamation points --- you should't be typeing ! Commas - semicolons - question marks are for girlie boys !
Wouldn't it be amazing for you to have this kind of self-confidence, every day of the week? Guess what? You can … You gonna sell us your DVD series? "Self-Confidence the Gatlin Way"? Truly self-confident people don't windily toot their own horns on the internet. A government strong enough to impose your standards is strong enough to ban them.
5. Speech or Nonverbal Delays A very big warning sign for parents early on in the stages of autism is that their children are very behind for their age in speaking, or they don’t speak at all. Most little ones have a pretty vast vocabulary by the age of three years old, and just by visiting your pediatrician regularly parents have a good idea where their kids sit with this piece of development. 6. Hyperactive or Passive A lot of guys and girls with autism have difficulties with their activity level. Many find it hard to sit still, they fidget repetitively, or have body movements such as rocking or flapping their hands. Often, these movements are just a function that makes them feel calm in any situation and do no harm to them. Some are super hyperactive, and others are completely passive and can hang out quietly all day long. Again, no two kids are the same, nor should they be, but speak with your doctor if their hyperactivity is too much as medication can greatly help. If you ... don't use exclamation points --- you should't be typeing ! Commas - semicolons - question marks are for girlie boys !
Truly self-confident people don't windily toot their own horns on the internet. Gatlin's spiel reminds me of someone...now who was that guy? Oh - now I remember. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much
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#18. To: no gnu taxes (#17)
The governor didn't poison anybody.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#19. To: no gnu taxes, Deckard (#17)
"Stupid. The governor didn't poison anybody."
#20. To: Deckard, GrandIsland (#13)
(Edited)
Please post your credentials, where you went to medical school, and any other criteria that would show your expertise in this area.
#21. To: Gatlin (#20)
School of Common Sense and Good Judgment
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#22. To: misterwhite, Deckard (#12)
Sorry. Don't see the connection.
#23. To: Deckard (#18)
Good grief - he knew about it and did nothing for a year.
#24. To: Deckard (#21)
In other words, you don't know jack-shit.
...fantasies of power, relevance, omnipotence, and by inflated self-esteem.
#25. To: misterwhite, no gnu taxes, Deckard (#19)
And here I thought Deckard was this big anti-establishment, personal responsibility, leave-us-alone-and-get-out-of-our-lives kind of guy. Yet the minute something goes wrong, he's looking for a government official to blame.
#26. To: Gatlin (#24)
No fantasies here ... reality shows that they are all there. Except the inflated self-esteem ... it is not inflated, it is at its maximum level at all times.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#27. To: Gatlin (#25)
Deckard is always looking to find something wrong with anything involving any type of government or compliance to rules and regulations
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#28. To: paulsen, Gatlin (#25)
And here I thought Deckard was this big anti-establishment, personal responsibility, leave-us-alone-and-get-out-of-our-lives kind of guy. Yet the minute something goes wrong, he's looking for a government official to blame.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#29. To: Deckard (#28)
you mean the people of Flint were responsible for being poisoned
#30. To: misterwhite, Deckard (#19)
And here I thought Deckard was this big anti-establishment, personal responsibility, leave-us-alone-and-get-out-of-our-lives kind of guy. Yet the minute something goes wrong, he's looking for a government official to blame.
#31. To: Gatlin (#11)
Officials said Sheldon had used marijuana before driving when he hit Schultz on North Road in Clyde Township.
#32. To: Gatlin (#9)
It was the stanky bud that pushed him over the edge.
#33. To: no gnu taxes (#29)
i don't think you give a shit about anyway.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#34. To: Deckard (#33)
(Edited)
Like I said, I live in Michigan.
#35. To: Deckard (#14)
Snyder knew about the problem, he refused to take action.
#36. To: Deckard GrandIsland (#33)
BREAKING NEWS on Fox - Man with possible bomb at TV station.
#37. To: Gatlin (#36)
Please tell us that you having made the journey to the dark side ...
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#38. To: Deckard (#37)
(Edited)
#39. To: ConservingFreedom (#32)
It was the stanky bud that pushed him over the edge.
#40. To: ConservingFreedom (#31)
That's no more an argument for banning marijuana than for banning cars.
#41. To: Deckard (#37)
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#42. To: ConservingFreedom, y'all, --- gatlin, is watching porn again. (#32)
ConservingFreedom (#32) ---- Should we ban for all adults everything that might push a mentally unstable person over the edge?
#43. To: Deckard (#27)
Deckard is always looking to find something wrong with anything involving any type of government or compliance to rules and regulations.
You're LF's version of Sgt. Schultz: "I see NOTHING".
At least I'm a realist.
Nah, you are a stupid asshole with a tendency to grossly falsify as much as “lying tpaine.”
#44. To: Gatlin (#43)
I am an extremely knowledgeable person.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#45. To: tpaine (#42)
#46. To: Gatlin, Deckard, *Bill of Rights-Constitution* (#43)
I condemn them after a trial by a jury that finds a guilty verdict
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#47. To: Deckard (#26)
Is it any wonder the sane people here can see what an obnoxious and delusional little weasel you are?
Five percent of the people think; ten percent of the people think they think; and the other eighty-five percent would rather die than think.
#48. To: Gatlin (#39)
[G:] It was the stanky bud that pushed him over the edge.
#49. To: Gatlin (#40)
[CF:] That's no more an argument for banning marijuana than for banning cars.
#50. To: Gatlin (#43)
I am an extremely knowledgeable person.
#51. To: Gatlin (#47)
Five percent of the people think...
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#52. To: Deckard (#44)
I am an extremely knowledgeable person.
It’s self-confidence, sport … there is no way of getting over it. It fermented naturally and developed rapidly at a early age. Because of self-confidence, I am able to face head-on any fears that come before me and have no aversion to risk taking. I always handle any obstacles that come my way, no matter what … with confident knowledge that I have the ability to get past them. I see my life in a positive light even when things appear not to be going well, and I have self-respect.
#53. To: Deckard (#51)
Your narcissism ,,,
#54. To: hondo68 (#46)
#55. To: Gatlin, Deckard (#52)
It’s self-confidence, sport … there is no way of getting over it. It fermented naturally and developed rapidly at a early age. Because of self-confidence, I am able to face head-on any fears that come before me and have no aversion to risk taking. I always handle any obstacles that come my way, no matter what … with confident knowledge that I have the ability to get past them. I see my life in a positive light even when things appear not to be going well, and I have self-respect.
#56. To: Deckard (#51)
(Edited)
#57. To: ConservingFreedom (#55)
You gonna sell us your DVD series? "Self-Confidence the Gatlin Way"?
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
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