Comments on: The Law Is The Law Is The Law: What Part Of This Concept Don’t Cops Understand? http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/ Working to reform marijuana laws Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:36:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: health http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-111905 health Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:18:17 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/#comment-111905 I just could not go away your site prior to suggesting that I extremely loved the usual information a person supply to your visitors? Is going to be again regularly in order to check up on new posts I just could not go away your site prior to suggesting that I extremely loved the usual information a person supply to your visitors? Is going to be again regularly in order to check up on new posts

]]> By: jerry http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-8335 jerry Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:22:35 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/#comment-8335 who said ca state law does not override federal law. Im pretty sure if its in the best intrest of the state, state law overturns federal. http://blog.norml.org/2008/06/12/san-diego-norml-lawsuit-argued-on-appeal/ who said ca state law does not override federal law. Im pretty sure if its in the best intrest of the state, state law overturns federal.

http://blog.norml.org/2008/06/12/san-diego-norml-lawsuit-argued-on-appeal/

]]> By: Sam Sharp http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-7966 Sam Sharp Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:09:24 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/#comment-7966 As I understand it, the police do NOT have an obligation to uphold federal law. If the state law says do not arrest pot users then the police should not arrest pot users. Not real hard to understand. The whining assholes in Massachusetts are proof that if a police state does not already exist, it is on it's way. Logically, if we turn this around, the police officer who arrests a person minding his own business but is found to possess a small amount of cannabis, should lose his job immediately along with his boss. This drug war is a sorry state of affairs to say the least. It reminds me of the separation of church and state which is abused all the time. The religious nutjobs want and demand to control their neighbors lives and to hell with their freedoms promised by the constitution. The majority of Americans do not want people's lives destroyed by a simple marijuana possession charge. But people who have power over the masses want to control them to their benefit. It's a pretty old human nature which should be stomped out, violently if necessary. As I understand it, the police do NOT have an obligation to uphold federal law. If the state law says do not arrest pot users then the police should not arrest pot users. Not real hard to understand. The whining assholes in Massachusetts are proof that if a police state does not already exist, it is on it’s way. Logically, if we turn this around, the police officer who arrests a person minding his own business but is found to possess a small amount of cannabis, should lose his job immediately along with his boss. This drug war is a sorry state of affairs to say the least. It reminds me of the separation of church and state which is abused all the time. The religious nutjobs want and demand to control their neighbors lives and to hell with their freedoms promised by the constitution. The majority of Americans do not want people’s lives destroyed by a simple marijuana possession charge. But people who have power over the masses want to control them to their benefit. It’s a pretty old human nature which should be stomped out, violently if necessary.

]]> By: d http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-7702 d Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:00:32 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/#comment-7702 Sue them. Wrongful arrest, whatever, sue them for something. But find a lawyer who isn't a pantywaist first --they just want a deal or whatever it takes to NOT go to trial. NO PLEA DEALS EVER! GO TO TRIAL. It ties up their funds, draws unwanted attention, and when you win, it brings down the prosecuter's career one notch for losing. MAKE A BIG DEAL OUT OF IT. That is exactly what they don't want. They are betting all of their sheckels that you will quietly do as you are told, and the drug war will continue marching on as usual. Enough of that. We played the system's game and won and now they are crying about it. So it is either time to honor the system or BREAK THE SYSTEM! Sue them. Wrongful arrest, whatever, sue them for something. But find a lawyer who isn’t a pantywaist first –they just want a deal or whatever it takes to NOT go to trial. NO PLEA DEALS EVER!

GO TO TRIAL. It ties up their funds, draws unwanted attention, and when you win, it brings down the prosecuter’s career one notch for losing.

MAKE A BIG DEAL OUT OF IT. That is exactly what they don’t want. They are betting all of their sheckels that you will quietly do as you are told, and the drug war will continue marching on as usual. Enough of that.

We played the system’s game and won and now they are crying about it. So it is either time to honor the system or BREAK THE SYSTEM!

]]> By: hedfones http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-7646 hedfones Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:48:43 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/#comment-7646 It baffles me how some people still resist change like this. I mean I know tradition is a strong force but jeez, the movement to legalize medical marijuana is pretty damned universal. Great article. It baffles me how some people still resist change like this. I mean I know tradition is a strong force but jeez, the movement to legalize medical marijuana is pretty damned universal. Great article.

]]> By: John Layton, Jr. http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-7616 John Layton, Jr. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:50:06 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/#comment-7616 "Just a few points to ponder next time you hear your local sheriff claiming, “We don’t make the laws; we just enforce them.” Now please pardon me while I go throw up." Hey Paul, I'll be in the stall right next to you. I can't stand these arrogant assholes, thinking they are better than everyone else. To these idiots: "We’re just not sure how it’s going to shake out..." Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler and "Agawam Police Chief Robert D. Campbell said there is a tremendous amount of confusion about the law. He said he had no information on how to issue fines or write citations." What was that thing I used to hear all the time? Oh yeah, "Ignorance of the law is no excuse!" If you don't know the law, get a real job, dickhead!!! “Just a few points to ponder next time you hear your local sheriff claiming, “We don’t make the laws; we just enforce them.” Now please pardon me while I go throw up.” Hey Paul, I’ll be in the stall right next to you. I can’t stand these arrogant assholes, thinking they are better than everyone else.
To these idiots:
“We’re just not sure how it’s going to shake out…” Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler
and
“Agawam Police Chief Robert D. Campbell said there is a tremendous amount of confusion about the law.
He said he had no information on how to issue fines or write citations.”
What was that thing I used to hear all the time? Oh yeah, “Ignorance of the law is no excuse!” If you don’t know the law, get a real job, dickhead!!!

]]> By: Briq http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-7551 Briq Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:19:51 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/#comment-7551 This is actually quite frightening. it shows that in certain instances the police are writing their own rules. a police state is a dangerous place for people to live. it shows a "we know better than you" and "for your own good" mentality that is nothing short communism. I implore each and every citizen of Michigan and Massachusetts to write their governors and bring this ignorance out into the open. This is actually quite frightening. it shows that in certain instances the police are writing their own rules. a police state is a dangerous place for people to live. it shows a “we know better than you” and “for your own good” mentality that is nothing short communism. I implore each and every citizen of Michigan and Massachusetts to write their governors and bring this ignorance out into the open.

]]> By: Dennis http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-7512 Dennis Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:49:39 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/#comment-7512 Law enforcement seems to be losing the drug war on all fronts. I guess their marijuana prohibition activism is just not working. Time for them to shut up and do their job, as we define it. Law enforcement seems to be losing the drug war on all fronts. I guess their marijuana prohibition activism is just not working. Time for them to shut up and do their job, as we define it.

]]> By: Florida is a Fascist swamp http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-7493 Florida is a Fascist swamp Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:17:07 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/#comment-7493 James A, you believe wrong! When state law conflicts with federal state law enforcement's job is to follow state law they work for the citizens of the state that's who pays them. Local and state law enforcement has no power to arrest anyone for federal crimes that power rest with federal law enforcement. The only time a state law enforcement officer can you if when you violate a state law Period End of Story! On top of that enforcing federal law that conflicts with state law will probably leave local cops open to law suits like those happening in Colorado where people are suing for the loss of their medicine. James A, you believe wrong! When state law conflicts with federal state law enforcement’s job is to follow state law they work for the citizens of the state that’s who pays them.

Local and state law enforcement has no power to arrest anyone for federal crimes that power rest with federal law enforcement. The only time a state law enforcement officer can you if when you violate a state law Period End of Story!

On top of that enforcing federal law that conflicts with state law will probably leave local cops open to law suits like those happening in Colorado where people are suing for the loss of their medicine.

]]> By: Jeff T http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-7483 Jeff T Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:02:31 +0000 http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/08/the-law-is-the-law-is-the-law-what-part-of-this-concept-dont-cops-understand/#comment-7483 We must all understand the police problem with question 2, for 40 years they have been misleading and lying to the public, all for state revenue. Very few people are able to admit when they are wrong, this will take time but eventually they will all hide in the herd and admit thier wrongdoing anonymously. We must all understand the police problem with question 2, for 40 years they have been misleading and lying to the public, all for state revenue. Very few people are able to admit when they are wrong, this will take time but eventually they will all hide in the herd and admit thier wrongdoing anonymously.

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