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Title: Officer of the Year Arrested for Strangling His Own Son During a Heated Debate on Marijuana
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Free Thought Project
URL Source: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/o ... -a-heated-debate-on-marijuana/
Published: Aug 29, 2018
Author: John Vibes
Post Date: 2018-08-30 06:13:06 by Deckard
Keywords: None
Views: 1146
Comments: 13
Shawnee, OK — Police Sergeant Jesse McCord, of the Tecumseh Police Department, was arrested this week for choking his own son in the middle of a restaurant during a heated discussion about marijuana. The cop who choked his own kid over a marijuana debate was officer of the year last year — which most likely included a history of locking people up for possessing marijuana. Ironically enough, the pair were out at a Buffalo Wild Wings with family and friends having dinner and drinking alcohol—a drug that McCord presumably has no issue with. However, Cpl. Vivian Lozano with the Shawnee Police Department said that conversation turned into a heated argument when the topic of marijuana came up, according to KFOR. “They were there eating dinner and having some alcohol. They were having a conversation, which ended up heated, and an argument started,” Lozano said. McCord’s son reportedly attempted to calm the situation by saying that they should leave because there were children watching, but he refused and became more belligerent. “I came with you, and you can’t make me get up…You’re f*** dead to me, you worthless piece of s***.” McCord yelled. McCord then jumped out of his chair and began allegedly strangling his son. “Strangulation is very serious. He was treated and released at the hospital. I’m not sure how injured he was or anything, but he was released,” Lozano said. McCord was arrested for assault and battery-strangulation and was placed on administrative leave. The fact that this officer was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the attack adds a terrible twist of irony to this case, considering the fact that cannabis is a far safer drug, and people who drink alcohol can be prone to violence. Of course, since alcohol is legal and cannabis is still illegal in most states, and federally, many people still carry the false belief that it is more of a danger than alcohol. Police seem especially hostile towards cannabis because many of them realize that their jobs are largely dependent on its prohibition. Meanwhile, alcohol has enjoyed decades of being the government-approved recreational drug, after the disastrous Prohibition era. The government soon learned it could reap massive profits from alcohol through extortion fees (licensing) and so-called “sin taxes.” About 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually, making alcohol the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States Meanwhile, no one has ever died from excessive cannabis ingestion, and the impairment factor is not even close to alcohol. Some studies have shown little to no driving impairment from cannabis, but of course, this depends on a person’s frequency of use. People arrested for ‘driving while high’ are convincing juries that they were not, in fact, impaired. This plant has been called a miracle drug by many and is quickly growing in popularity for its medicinal properties. Yet, despite the growing evidence of the incredible advantages of cannabis, there are powerful business and political interests that are very intent on keeping this drug illegal. Cannabis can heal or treat a variety of physical ailments, and also reduce our dependence on oil-based products and prescription pharmaceuticals. All research shows that this plant is not only harmless, but can be extremely beneficial to our environment and our society. Sadly, this case is a telling sign of how far we still have to go for mass adoption as it shows that cops are willing to choke their own children when confronted with this information.
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#1. To: Deckard (#0)
… it being legal and all.
Marijuana is not banned because it's more dangerous than alcohol. Many writers at the freethoughtproject, however, still carry the false belief that the public thinks marijuana is more of a danger than alcohol.
The fact that this officer was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the attack adds a terrible twist of irony to this case, considering the fact that cannabis is a far safer drug, and people who drink alcohol can be prone to violence.
If a wall is massive enough and well guarded enough to keep them out, it is also massive enough and well guarded enough to keep you in.
The same thing should be done regarding marijuana. Lots of tax revenue can be generated by legal weed.
Under the influence? The article says "They were there eating dinner and having some alcohol". You turn that into a drunken brawl.
Oh - so the cop is a psychotic asshole even when he's not drinking?
If a wall is massive enough and well guarded enough to keep them out, it is also massive enough and well guarded enough to keep you in.
Nah. He's only psychotic when ignorant assholes start spouting the benefits of legal marijuana.
In other words, if his kid (or any one else for that matter) disagrees with this psycho cop, the badged thug has the right...no the DUTY to strangle them until they "get their mind right". OK - got it BTW - the only "ignorant assholes" are those who diligently swallow fed.gov propaganda about marijuana.
If a wall is massive enough and well guarded enough to keep them out, it is also massive enough and well guarded enough to keep you in.
I'm guessing this wasn't the first time these two argued over marijuana. Meaning the kid knew his dad was a psycho ... and argued with him anyways! Given that, I'd say the kid got what he deserved.
You must have been a real dick of a parent to think like that. I feel sorry for your kids.
If a wall is massive enough and well guarded enough to keep them out, it is also massive enough and well guarded enough to keep you in.
On the plus side, I never strangled them. So there's that.
Yes, maryjane is legal in Oklahoma too. Perhaps it might help the victims sore throat?.. Most other state medical marijuana laws delineate a specific list of diseases and disorders for which physicians can authorize patients' participation. The approval of such a far-reaching marijuana proposal in a deeply red state like Oklahoma -- during a midterm primary election, no less -- is a clear sign of the mainstream political support that cannabis reform now enjoys.
Yep. As legal as oxycodone.
having dinner and drinking alcohol—a drug that McCord presumably has no issue with ...
#2. To: Deckard (#0)
many people still carry the false belief that it (marijuana) is more of a danger than alcohol.
#3. To: misterwhite (#2)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much
#4. To: Deckard (#0)
The government soon learned it could reap massive profits from alcohol through extortion fees (licensing) and so-called “sin taxes.”
#5. To: Deckard (#3)
The fact that this officer was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the attack
#6. To: misterwhite (#5)
You turn that into a drunken brawl.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much
#7. To: Deckard (#6)
Oh - so the cop is a psychotic asshole even when he's not drinking?
#8. To: misterwhite (#7)
He's only psychotic when ignorant assholes start spouting the benefits of legal marijuana.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much
#9. To: Deckard (#8)
In other words, if his kid (or any one else for that matter) disagrees with this psycho cop, the badged thug has the right...no the DUTY to strangle them until they "get their mind right".
#10. To: misterwhite (#9)
Given that, I'd say the kid got what he deserved.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much
#11. To: Deckard (#10)
You must have been a real dick of a parent to think like that.
#12. To: misterwhite, Deckard (#1)
… it being legal and all.
Oklahoma Voters Legalize Marijuana For Medical Use -Jun 26, 2018
The proposal, which passed by a 57% to 43% margin on Tuesday, will allow doctors to recommend cannabis for any medical condition they see fit. 
#13. To: hondo68 (#12)
Yes, maryjane is legal in Oklahoma too.
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