Comments on: The Tragic Death Of Rachel Hoffman — And The Tragedy That Is Pot Prohibition http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/ Working to reform marijuana laws Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:35:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Me http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/comment-page-2/#comment-47024 Me Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:58:00 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/#comment-47024 Look, while it is a tragedy that she got killed because the police use untrained kids in these positions, but drugs are illegal and that makes her a criminal (no matter how small the baggie was - BOTH times). The police should forget these stupid, dangerous sting operations and just throw these people in jail where they might learn a lesson and have a chance to get out of jail and live. Look, while it is a tragedy that she got killed because the police use untrained kids in these positions, but drugs are illegal and that makes her a criminal (no matter how small the baggie was – BOTH times). The police should forget these stupid, dangerous sting operations and just throw these people in jail where they might learn a lesson and have a chance to get out of jail and live.

]]> By: doodle http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/comment-page-2/#comment-15515 doodle Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:00:37 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/#comment-15515 The reason this girl died is because law enforcement can't do their jobs they rely on snitches to do it for them and those people end up hurt. I say end this senselessness and legalize marijauna The reason this girl died is because law enforcement can’t do their jobs they rely on snitches to do it for them and those people end up hurt. I say end this senselessness and legalize marijauna

]]> By: john http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/comment-page-2/#comment-13994 john Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:32:57 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/#comment-13994 i've known rachels dad, irv for many years, actually i was his mechanic, rachel was his whole life, . he was always talking about her, what she was doing and what she had done the day before. he never stopped talking about her. i truly am sorry for their loss. irv is the nicest man you would ever hope to meet. somehow in this crazy world i hope they can find peace. i’ve known rachels dad, irv for many years, actually i was his mechanic, rachel was his whole life, . he was always talking about her, what she was doing and what she had done the day before. he never stopped talking about her. i truly am sorry for their loss. irv is the nicest man you would ever hope to meet. somehow in this crazy world i hope they can find peace.

]]> By: Bryan http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/comment-page-2/#comment-9119 Bryan Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:24:28 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/#comment-9119 This is so sad. Sending an unarmed girl barely out of college to buy cocaine and a gun from two gangsters, and trying to justify it by pointing out that she was in to weed. I hope they cant sleep at night. This is so sad. Sending an unarmed girl barely out of college to buy cocaine and a gun from two gangsters, and trying to justify it by pointing out that she was in to weed. I hope they cant sleep at night.

]]> By: MJ http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/comment-page-2/#comment-2174 MJ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:28:35 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/#comment-2174 This brings me to tears... The obvious corrupt intentions of the Tallahassee Police are what truly cost Rachel her life. Any officials who played any role in this sting should be put on trial. This brings me to tears… The obvious corrupt intentions of the Tallahassee Police are what truly cost Rachel her life. Any officials who played any role in this sting should be put on trial.

]]> By: someones mother http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/comment-page-2/#comment-1620 someones mother Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:19:29 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/#comment-1620 "They" are trying to make my son do the same thing. He is married with 3 children and has never been in any trouble like this before. He has been out of work since last August with ruptured discs in his back and smokes so he can do some work (construction is all he knows). He buys 4 ozs and sells 3 so that his is free. Now, "they" say either narc or we will put you away for 5-10 years. Hes scared to death for his family and doesn't want his kids to be raised without him. Hes thinking of running as no formal charges are pressed against him ,yet. He has until Friday to "do something". What a mess this is . “They” are trying to make my son do the same thing. He is married with 3 children and has never been in any trouble like this before. He has been out of work since last August with ruptured discs in his back and smokes so he can do some work (construction is all he knows). He buys 4 ozs and sells 3 so that his is free. Now, “they” say either narc or we will put you away for 5-10 years. Hes scared to death for his family and doesn’t want his kids to be raised without him. Hes thinking of running as no formal charges are pressed against him ,yet. He has until Friday to “do something”. What a mess this is .

]]> By: John http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/comment-page-2/#comment-1598 John Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:41:19 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/#comment-1598 I to live here in Tallahassee as well, Let me first say, my condolences go out to her friends and family & I am so sorry for your loss. I agree that things here are backward, repressive, and completely disregard the peoples freedoms in the name of budgets and profit, The Grand Jury found the police to be as much at fault for Racheal Hoffmans' death. This is the asshole who made the statement "She was a criminal" call his office at let him know what you think. Tallahassee Police Department Chief of Police Dennis Michael Jones 234 E 7th Ave Tallahassee, Florida 32303 (850)891-4200 This is the Tallahassee Mayor, call him and demand the chiefs resignation. John R. Marks Office of the Mayor 300 South Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-891-2000 I to live here in Tallahassee as well,

Let me first say, my condolences go out to her friends and family & I am so sorry for your loss.

I agree that things here are backward, repressive, and completely disregard the peoples freedoms in the name of budgets and profit,

The Grand Jury found the police to be as much at fault for Racheal Hoffmans’ death.

This is the asshole who made the statement “She was a criminal” call his office at let him know what you think.

Tallahassee Police Department
Chief of Police
Dennis Michael Jones
234 E 7th Ave
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
(850)891-4200

This is the Tallahassee Mayor, call him and demand the chiefs resignation.

John R. Marks
Office of the Mayor
300 South Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-891-2000

]]> By: roldy http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/comment-page-2/#comment-1559 roldy Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:39:00 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/#comment-1559 the whole department should be caned, they put her in harm. they are responceable for her death all this shit is just fucked up. the whole department should be caned, they put her in harm. they are responceable for her death all this shit is just fucked up.

]]> By: senorsalvia http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/comment-page-2/#comment-1558 senorsalvia Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:27:30 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/#comment-1558 As a resident for the last 15 plus years in florida, I'm not surprised at what happened.. I live here in Tallahassee and I can tell you that things here are backward, repressive, and completely disregard the peoples freedoms in the name of budgets and profit... At least, what with the massive media coverage, it appears the grand jury will actually charge the cops that handled, or shouls I say MIS-handled Miss Hoffman; with some serious offenses... We can not bring Rachel back, but maybe penalizing the officers will help bring this chaos to an end... I'd also suggest that if the cops are so hell bent on using a common citizen to act as a police agent, then the least they should do is cover them with an insurance policy equal to whatevr their rank and file officers families would get upon a death on duty... Seems that if that would make the cops think through the whole possible picture a bit more clearly........... As a resident for the last 15 plus years in florida, I’m not surprised at what happened.. I live here in Tallahassee and I can tell you that things here are backward, repressive, and completely disregard the peoples freedoms in the name of budgets and profit… At least, what with the massive media coverage, it appears the grand jury will actually charge the cops that handled, or shouls I say MIS-handled Miss Hoffman; with some serious offenses… We can not bring Rachel back, but maybe penalizing the officers will help bring this chaos to an end… I’d also suggest that if the cops are so hell bent on using a common citizen to act as a police agent, then the least they should do is cover them with an insurance policy equal to whatevr their rank and file officers families would get upon a death on duty… Seems that if that would make the cops think through the whole possible picture a bit more clearly………..

]]> By: TIM JENSEN http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/comment-page-2/#comment-1546 TIM JENSEN Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:38:38 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/25/abc-news-tonight-the-tragic-death-of-rachel-hoffman-and-the-tragedy-that-is-pot-prohibition/#comment-1546 we live in a country i love, but this makes my heart weep, we live in a country i love, but this makes my heart weep,

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