Thousands Arrested in Michigan for Pot While the Governor Remains Free for Poisoning Entire City

Source: Counter Current News/MLive
Published: Apr 27, 2016
Author: Claire Bernish
Post Date: 2016-04-28 07:14:11 by Deckard
Views: 20206

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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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#1: GrandIsland    To: Deckard (#0)

So the agenda crowd suggest that when a mayor of a city breaks the law or does something reckless, the police should stop enforcing laws? Should the fire department let houses burn down too?

You moron.

GrandIsland posted on 2016-04-28 07:19:00   Reply   Private Reply


#2: Deckard    To: GrandIsland (#1)

That you defend the criminal actions (or should I say "inactions"?) of a Republican governor is hardly a surprise.

The citizens of Flint have been deliberately poisoned, some have died, and you remain clueless as always.

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 07:56:54   Reply   Private Reply


#3: Justified    To: Deckard (#0)

Michigan residents can rest assured because, despite the massive lead contamination of Flint’s entire public water supply, the State

Wrong person. Governor does not deal with local water issues. Each city deals with there own water. Its the corrupt mayor of Michigan or local corrupt idiots who kept steal the money for his own desire instead of taking care of the water system.

At least get it right!

Justified posted on 2016-04-28 08:07:45   Reply   Private Reply


#4: Gatlin    To: Deckard (#0)

Thousands Arrested in Michigan for Pot ...

"Book 'em, Danno!"

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) - A 47-year-old man charged with murder in a 1988 southwestern Michigan slaying could be freed in about five years following a plea deal.
The Kalamazoo Gazette reports attorneys worked out an agreement that allowed Junior Fred Blackston of Bangor to plead guilty last week to second-degree murder. He had appealed two earlier convictions and already was behind bars more than 15 years.
Sentencing is July 11. Blackston's attorney and prosecutors announced the deal Tuesday that avoids a third trial. Authorities say Blackston was among three men who lured 22-year-old Charles Paul Miller of Bangor into a marijuana field in Allegan County's Lee Township, shot him in the back of the head because of a drug debt and buried his body. Arrests first were made in the case in 2000.

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 08:17:34   Reply   Private Reply


#5: Deckard    To: Justified (#3)

Wrong person. Governor does not deal with local water issues.

Snyder refused to take action when the problem was discovered.

Republican Cover Up: Criminal Charges Against 3 For Flint Water Crisis But Not Rick Snyder

Republicans are doing what they always do after their policies harm innocent people. The Michigan GOP is talking tough about responsibility while throwing low-level employees under the bus.

The real criminal who caused the poisoning of the people of Flint, Michigan was Gov. Rick Snyder. Close aides to Snyder say that he knew about the problems with the water in Flint for a year before action was taken. If it can be proven that the governor knew and did nothing for a year, Rick Snyder is criminally responsible for the crisis in Flint.

While taking a posture of faux responsibility, Gov. Snyder has tried to blame everyone but himself for lead in Flint’s water. The sham probe that is being conducted by the Republican attorney general in Michigan is the reason why the people of Flint deserve an independent federal investigation into the crisis.

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 08:21:52   Reply   Private Reply


#6: Deckard    To: Gatlin (#4)

Yet the deliberate poisoning of Flint citizens resulting in several deaths is "no big deal"?

What a Republican suck-up!

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 08:24:20   Reply   Private Reply


#7: Gatlin    To: Deckard, GrandIsland (#6)

"Book 'em, Danno!"
PARMA, MI -- A morbid murder involving a Jackson man, who bludgeoned, dismembered and cooked his wife in the taco and pizza joint they owned, was cited by a judge Thursday in his warning to teens about the dangers of marijuana.

Kevin Arntz cooked his wife because he was hallucinating over marijuana, thought she was the she-devil, at least that's what he told people.

So much for the argument that marijuana doesn't hurt anybody.

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 08:30:19   Reply   Private Reply


#8: Deckard    To: Gatlin (#7)

Kevin Arntz cooked his wife because he was hallucinating over marijuana

A Florida District Judge named Joseph Filip is leading the charge on this. In a court-to-school event at Western High School in Parma, FL, he regaled 200 high school students with the grisly story of how Arntz bludgeoned, dismembered and cooked his wife in the taco/pizza restaurant they owned.

And why would Arntz commit such a heinous crime? According to Filip, it was weed. Definitely weed. Not the fist-sized brain tumor he'd had, or his history of mental illness. Just some stanky bud.

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 08:34:00   Reply   Private Reply


#9: Gatlin    To: Deckard (#8)

Just some stanky bud.

Compound problem.
It was the stanky bud that pushed him over the edge.
Nice try at a cover up ... abject failure though.

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 08:44:30   Reply   Private Reply


#10: Justified    To: Deckard (#5)

Its local city issue. Governor is not the one that deals with local water issue. You can indict a ham sandwich but the truth is the ham sandwich is not in charge of local water lines. The city should have been changing out lines along time ago but there is no political hay to be made with the money if you do what is right. Its as much the peoples problem for electing demoncrats to run their world and look what it got them!

Justified posted on 2016-04-28 08:45:01   Reply   Private Reply


#11: Gatlin    To: Deckard (#8)

Just some stanky bud.

"Book 'em, Danno!"

A Fort Gratiot teen who pleaded guilty in the death of Jason Schultz will return to court Monday for a bond revocation hearing.
Trent Sheldon's sentencing has also been rescheduled from May 19 to Friday.
The 18-year-old pleaded guilty March 1 to operating while intoxicated (Just some stanky bud) causing death, a 15-year felony. Schultz, 28, was killed Jan. 15 while working to tow a vehicle out of a west ditch.
Officials said Sheldon had used marijuana before driving when he hit Schultz on North Road in Clyde Township.
So much for the argument that marijuana doesn't hurt anybody.

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 08:47:30   Reply   Private Reply


#12: misterwhite    To: Deckard (#0)

Sorry. Don't see the connection.

misterwhite posted on 2016-04-28 08:53:25   Reply   Private Reply


#13: Deckard    To: Gatlin (#9)

It was the stanky bud that pushed him over the edge.

Please post your credentials, where you went to medical school, and any other criteria that would show your expertise in this area.

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 08:56:39   Reply   Private Reply


#14: Deckard    To: Justified (#10)

Governor is not the one that deals with local water issue.

Snyder knew about the problem, he refused to take action.

That makes him just as guilty as the local bureaucrats.

Close aides to Snyder say that he knew about the problems with the water in Flint for a year before action was taken.

Its as much the peoples problem for electing demoncrats to run their world and look what it got them!

Yet a Republican governor refused to take action.

We're done here.

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 09:02:35   Reply   Private Reply


#15: Deckard    To: misterwhite (#12)

Shouldn't you be defending the sex pervert Hastert's admitted child molestation?

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 09:03:37   Reply   Private Reply


#16: misterwhite    To: Deckard (#15)

"Shouldn't you be defending the sex pervert Hastert's admitted child molestation?"

Someone should. Maybe his lawyer?

Hastert went to federal court, stood in front of a federal judge, and pleaded guilty to evading federal currency- reporting requirements.

The federal judge then asked Hastert about his sexual activity with minors 30 years ago, and the federal judge admitted he based his federal prison sentence for violating federal currency- reporting requirements on Hastert's response to violating state law, the statute of limitations having expired.

Is that acceptable to you? This the kind of "justice" you want?

misterwhite posted on 2016-04-28 09:30:10   Reply   Private Reply


#17: no gnu taxes    To: Deckard (#0)

Stupid

The governor didn't poison anybody.

no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-28 09:34:20   Reply   Private Reply


#18: Deckard    To: no gnu taxes (#17)

The governor didn't poison anybody.

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.

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 09:41:43   Reply   Private Reply


#19: misterwhite    To: no gnu taxes, Deckard (#17)

"Stupid. The governor didn't poison anybody."

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.

misterwhite posted on 2016-04-28 09:45:42   Reply   Private Reply


#20: Gatlin    To: Deckard, GrandIsland (#13)

Please post your credentials, where you went to medical school, and any other criteria that would show your expertise in this area.

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 ...

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 10:00:04   Reply   Private Reply


#21: Deckard    To: Gatlin (#20)

School of Common Sense and Good Judgment

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.

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 10:09:40   Reply   Private Reply


#22: Gatlin    To: misterwhite, Deckard (#12)

Sorry. Don't see the connection.

“Transferenceicology” – The feeble redirection of emotions in an attempt to “kill to birds with one stone.”

AKA: Tranference Neurosis.

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 10:14:59   Reply   Private Reply


#23: no gnu taxes    To: Deckard (#18)

Good grief - he knew about it and did nothing for a year.

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.

no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-28 10:19:07   Reply   Private Reply


#24: Gatlin    To: Deckard (#21)

In other words, you don't know jack-shit.

Of course I know jack-shit ... I have seen enough of the material you have produced over the years to immediately recognize it.

...fantasies of power, relevance, omnipotence, and by inflated self-esteem.

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.

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 10:20:10   Reply   Private Reply


#25: Gatlin    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.

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.

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 10:24:44   Reply   Private Reply


#26: Deckard    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.

Is it any wonder the sane people here can see what an obnoxious and delusional little weasel you are?

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 10:25:12   Reply   Private Reply


#27: Deckard    To: Gatlin (#25)

Deckard is always looking to find something wrong with anything involving any type of government or compliance to rules and regulations

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".

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 10:28:45   Reply   Private Reply


#28: Deckard    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.

Gee paulsen, you mean the people of Flint were responsible for being poisoned because they trusted the government to DO THEIR FUCKING JOBS?

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 10:32:51   Reply   Private Reply


#29: no gnu taxes    To: Deckard (#28)

you mean the people of Flint were responsible for being poisoned

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.

no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-28 11:57:01   Reply   Private Reply


#30: no gnu taxes    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.

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.

no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-28 12:00:02   Reply   Private Reply


#31: ConservingFreedom    To: Gatlin (#11)

Officials said Sheldon had used marijuana before driving when he hit Schultz on North Road in Clyde Township.

That's no more an argument for banning marijuana than for banning cars.

ConservingFreedom posted on 2016-04-28 12:20:25   Reply   Private Reply


#32: ConservingFreedom    To: Gatlin (#9)

It was the stanky bud that pushed him over the edge.

Should we ban for all adults everything that might push a mentally unstable person over the edge?

ConservingFreedom posted on 2016-04-28 12:23:41   Reply   Private Reply


#33: Deckard    To: no gnu taxes (#29)

i don't think you give a shit about anyway.

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.

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 12:56:26   Reply   Private Reply


#34: no gnu taxes    To: Deckard (#33)

Like I said, I live in Michigan.

You live in Flint? I doubt it.

Hillary blames the governor too.

Are you volunteering for her at a campaign office?

no gnu taxes posted on 2016-04-28 13:08:02   Reply   Private Reply


#35: Justified    To: Deckard (#14)

Snyder knew about the problem, he refused to take action.

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!!

Justified posted on 2016-04-28 13:57:59   Reply   Private Reply


#36: Gatlin    To: Deckard GrandIsland (#33)

BREAKING NEWS on Fox - Man with possible bomb at TV station.

Please tell us that you having made the journey to the dark side ...

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 14:40:55   Reply   Private Reply


#37: Deckard    To: Gatlin (#36)

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.

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 14:47:12   Reply   Private Reply


#38: Gatlin    To: Deckard (#37)

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.

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 14:53:03   Reply   Private Reply


#39: Gatlin    To: ConservingFreedom (#32)

It was the stanky bud that pushed him over the edge.

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???

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 15:05:00   Reply   Private Reply


#40: Gatlin    To: ConservingFreedom (#31)

That's no more an argument for banning marijuana than for banning cars.

Cars don't smoke marijuana, do they? (Rhetorical Question)

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 15:07:23   Reply   Private Reply


#41: BorisY    To: Deckard (#37)

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BorisY posted on 2016-04-28 15:10:38   Reply   Private Reply


#42: tpaine    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?

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...

tpaine posted on 2016-04-28 15:16:53   Reply   Private Reply


#43: Gatlin    To: Deckard (#27)

Deckard is always looking to find something wrong with anything involving any type of government or compliance to rules and regulations.

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.

You're LF's version of Sgt. Schultz: "I see NOTHING".

Au contraire mon ami, I see EVERYTHING. Furthermore,, I am an extremely knowledgeable person.

At least I'm a realist.
Nah, you are a stupid asshole with a tendency to grossly falsify as much as “lying tpaine.”

You should know better, Declard. As for tpaine, there is no excuse … it’s probably hereditary!

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 15:36:37   Reply   Private Reply


#44: Deckard    To: Gatlin (#43)

I am an extremely knowledgeable person.

Oh good grief man - get the hell over yourself already.

Deckard posted on 2016-04-28 15:40:58   Reply   Private Reply


#45: BorisY    To: tpaine (#42)

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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.

BorisY posted on 2016-04-28 15:50:16   Reply   Private Reply


#46: Hondo68    To: Gatlin, Deckard, *Bill of Rights-Constitution* (#43)

I condemn them after a trial by a jury that finds a guilty verdict

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.

Hondo68 posted on 2016-04-28 15:50:34   Reply   Private Reply


#47: Gatlin    To: Deckard (#26)

Is it any wonder the sane people here can see what an obnoxious and delusional little weasel you are?

Some people see “what they WANT to see.” You are a classic representation of one who does that.

Someone once said:

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.

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?

Gatlin posted on 2016-04-28 15:53:49   Reply   Private Reply


#48: ConservingFreedom    To: Gatlin (#39)

[G:] It was the stanky bud that pushed him over the edge.

[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?

ConservingFreedom posted on 2016-04-28 15:55:44   Reply   Private Reply


#49: ConservingFreedom    To: Gatlin (#40)

[CF:] That's no more an argument for banning marijuana than for banning cars.

[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.

ConservingFreedom posted on 2016-04-28 15:57:22   Reply   Private Reply


#50: ConservingFreedom    To: Gatlin (#43)

I am an extremely knowledgeable person.

Is that why you get your anti-pot "facts" from spoof sites?

ConservingFreedom posted on 2016-04-28 16:03:08   Reply   Private Reply