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Meanwhile In Colorado...
Nov 14, 2012 7:15 PM
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khblargh
From completely non-personal experience... That plant is much more than a week and a half old....
DetectiveJohnKimball
A federal agent disguised as state police. Fascinating!
LiCoRy
That's one spiky tomato pla- wait a minute...
notasrelevant
I really don't like tomatoes... but I think I'd be alright with special tomatoes...
diesel100
Why do we all assume it's the woman's weed? Maybe it's the police officer's weed and he's happy about it!
WingsAtThe5peedOf5ound
because we're not idiots
obsoleteattribute
There's no way she planted that the day after the election. Just saying.
PhysicistLisa
she might have been a medical patient. medical patients have been able to grow small numbers of plants already
SURVEYsays
that's not your typical garden flower..
emcham
OMG THAT WOMAN LOOKS LIKE MY NEIGHBOUR. sorry for the caps, but i am really freaked out right now.
Peterpickedapatchofpickledpeppers
I wouldn't want to be that cop when the DEA kicks his door in.
Onesickpup
It's officer HIGHtower
AlxEverett
You plant that baby back in the ground right now!
MerryChristmasYaFilthyAnimal
Job security for members of the DEA in Colorado just went UP.
tipmyCup
His face says "Yeah", his hand posture... not so much!
diesel100
If I was the officer I wouldn't be holding it. He can't arrest someone else 4 having it, but I wouldn't want to be conceived "possessing" it
Lohocla
Can go either way can say "cool with me....YOLO", or look how "I Served and Protected" by pulling up this weed cos this shit is dead
ilikejucylucys
Federal law, federal law. . I really think that the DEA have some bigger fish to fry than someone planting one marijuana plant. Just saying
ThorSonOfOdin
They've been busting down dispensaries in my state (Washington) before we legalized it. Now they're going to send far more agents.
Naseth
Seriously, with Meth being the bastard of a drug it is, who gives a fuck about marijuana?
Justinicus
Obama, apparently.
trychrome
That isn't even worth plucking.
SantanicoPandemonium
Suddenly: Crybabies and Federal Law posts.
StiabhnaD
Wy can't I upvote this until my mouse button wears out?
turduckenfuckin
I may get down votes for this..but I don't think it's CO. I grew up there and I never saw moss grow on fences, it's too dry.
JoshuaPennington
State law trumps federal law. Or at least it used to. I'm not so sure nowadays..
spiderwithasushihead
Yeah no, federal law always wins. It's part of the Constitution.
CaptainUnderpanties
The camera also seems to be high.
AndrewChapman
This happens when potatoes get baked.
MinorSeventh
This will have to do
Bermudist
Why is that reply not higher? Congrats sir, you supplied me with my daily "lol"!
sanguinecupcake
I have long looked forward to this day, where cop and hippie get stoned together
JediEwok
Just say nope to dope.
AnActualMoose
Fo shope! ...I'll leave :(
kyya
moving to colorado
cogs
Who really cares about pot and gay marriage when the economy is about to implode? Nice prioritization.
typeIIIb
it's still against federal law, so pics like this can still land you in federal pound-me-in-the-ass prison.
gmen
Ok. So you clearly know nothing about anything.
prawny
Upvote for Office Space reference.
MeanwhileBackOnEarth
The Feds can't do shit. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution motherfuckers.
spiderwithasushihead
Btw...the Feds CAN regulate anything that has an aggregate effect on interstate commerce, which this likely does... see Wickard v. Filburn
TrakV
This is old as fucking hell you circlejerking twats.
FallenTurtles
You're still in violation of federal law. I wouldn't get comfortable broadcasting this yet.
Fatchop
Stow it, narc.
sausage
yeah i doubt the Federal agents will bother with recreational pit growers... just in case you still have doubts one more reply won't hurt ;)
Chameeleoh
Fuck feds.
Zeelaw
To reiterate what four others have already said. The feds are not going to worry about 1, 2, 3, or even 4 plants, more like the 100+ plants
vdigilio
state law trumps federal law on issues not in Article 1 Section 8! 10th Amendment baby
fdisk
That awkward moment when you don't even live in a state where it's legal but are too high to realize it.
NOhara24
Feds aren't concerned with recreational growers. They've got to deal with the Mexican cartels trying to get their product over the border.
KansasComrade
Your information is flawed.
trying4auniquenameonthe1sttry
This same fear is what has kept a plant illegal so long. Go plant your marijuana next to your tomatoes without bias or prejudice.
intooblv
The Feds really aren't that interested in pursuing recreational growers in states that have declared they're fine with it.
WebDevJewelerReptileLover
That's what people were saying until the DEA busted the Dr.'s in CA for distribution.
intooblv
Please note that my comment refers to personal or recreational use, not supply or distribution. It's a whole other ballgame.
WebDevJewelerReptileLover
Yup that goes from misdemeanor to felony real quick.
CountdeMoney85
I live in CO. A friend of mine supplied a medical marijuana dispensary. Had all the proper permits for here. Still got busted by DEA.
notasrelevant
That's not an argument against that comment... that's not "recreational". Feds are pursuing businesses/suppliers.
CountdeMoney85
Yup, fully aware of the difference. Merely offering it up as evidence for people not to get all cozy, all aspects of smoking.
notasrelevant
Definitely. I wouldn't even recommend individuals with a little to be completely complacent. The feds could still always prosecute for it.
Dgr7590
i would. why would the feds come after one baby plant? its not worth their time
SexandViolence
I had an acquaintance who was raided in SoCal for like 4 plants, from an anonymous tip. He had a licence. Yay FEDS!!
RCSlyman
This implies that the federal agencies do or don't do things that make sense in any regard.
samsonguy920
I kinda wish they would. While I don't advocate smoking weed myself, I think it is high time the states told Washington to back off. ..>
samsonguy920
..> If the feds start really pulling the strong arm, more people will support governors who will tell Washington to back off. ..>
samsonguy920
..> A confusing tactic, I know, but awareness builds support. People who don't know won't care.
tiramigiu
To make an example, if you bust a few people with single plants people will think twice about growing even for their own use.
methistopholes
You realize we already have the worlds highest prison population yes? Prohibition has worked well so far, why stop now?
tiramigiu
I merely stated why they would do it, not that it was right.
DisregardFemalesAcquireCurrency
There are tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands of people who've been growing for way longer than last Tuesday
tiramigiu
It may not be sensible, but since when has the war on drugs been sensible?
notasrelevant
No they wont. That hardly deters most people. Everyone thinks they are different and will get away. Feds are going after "legal" businesses
sedgwick08
Good Guy Officer helps hippie plant weed. Gets arrested by the FEDERAL DEA.
acunninglinguist
Sounds more like Bad Luck Brian...
Enidaj
Officer NotaCop
ThisCommentIsHilarious
Officer Brian
MrBrink
I was about to up vote this but the noticed it had 420 points.
teg24601
Under the Constitution, the DEA has no jurisdiction, especially after the state nullified it.
samsonguy920
Technically, the DEA has zero jurisdiction within national borders.
KimmieMeow
What makes her a hippie?
ShittyMcShit
She looks happy, she's gonna smoke weed and she's friendly! In a world that looks at stereotypes and not at individuals - SHE'S A HIPPY!
ShittyMcShit
Damn it. *Hippie.
methistopholes
Probably closer to the true hippies than the yippies people confuse with hippies today.
StrungShort
Colorado? Officer Barbrady?
mrbadxampl
Bad Luck Good Guy?
Nomad8851
Funny fact. State cops have to obey federal law. Which is why im waiting for Colorado and Washington to fail at this.
Koantum
The federal government has no constitutional right to institute such legislation. No state has any responsibility to respect them.
Cimejes
Maybe the states will just tell the feds "You do it if you're so worried about it." The feds don't have the resources to enforce alone.
PsychedChicken
Actually I thought obama passed an executive order saying the states laws are upheld... If he wasnt re-elected the feds could raid.
5h4yn3
why would you even say that
Nomad8851
Okay people Yes a cop might know more, but I worked with police before I joined the military. Technicalities. Their are bound to be loop hol
Deathsprings
how far we have come. Now oregon has deschedualed smal amounts of all hard drugs and weed is the fastest "growing" industry in many states
nachtgeist
You are confusing 'obey' and 'enforce.'
bigsurbob
Enforcement is certainly discriminatory.
omgmolly
Except that a lot of states have had medical marijuana laws for years, receiving very little shit about it. http://tinyurl.com/y2tyn7g
Anononononon
Because Dubs and Bama have both stated that medical marijuana crack downs will not be a focus of the DEA.
gopanda
not necessarily; state cops have to obey state laws. feds will come in and enforce federal laws; they work more in parallel, not hierarchy.
arturbo
All police officers are sworn to uphold local, state, and federal law. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-a-law-enforcement-officer-do.htm
1skitzomonica
The government is supposed to be of the people, for the people, and by the people. Not our fucking parents we have to ask permission from.
Awintersday
"The people" are the ones who enacted the silly laws we're now slowly getting rid of. Changing the mindset of an entire country takes time.
Acephalous
No, they aren't. It was Nixon who signed it into law. "The people" had shit all to do with it. It never went to the citizen level for vote.
Anononononon
Because no law in the US does, not a single federal law has ever been put before the majority of people.
SirSwindler
Gay marriage had a much bigger breakthrough this election than weed. Can we talk about how much more awesome that is?
TheJealousCactus
Bah, when can I marry drugs?
CaptainCunnilingus
It was never illegal to get married to someone of same sex it was just really hard to get it sanctified by an ordained minister.
SweetBabyCherry
MMMMMMMMnnnnnnnm - WRONG! Go google DOMA.
CaptainCunnilingus
in this country.... USA.
SweetBabyCherry
Yes. In the USA. Defense of Marriage Act limits marriage to one man, one woman, under federal law.
CaptainCunnilingus
but its never been enforced, not one story of a gay couple being arrested has ever popped up.
nagli
I don't know about "more awesome", how about "also awesome" ?
blancomeow
I'm not against either of these legalized things, but why knock one because you are happier about the other, just be happy for everyone.
lolatu
How about I'm excited about both? It's not a competition!
Dgr7590
no, congrats gay marriage, but im more happy about the impact of pot laws. The effects of pot legislation will go farther than gay marriage
TheSuperJay
You know there's more than one picture on Imgur, right? We ARE talking about how awesome that is. You should comment on those pics instead.
FacelessVoid
(1/2) I know I'm going to get reamed with down votes, but marriage is not a right, it’s a religious union recognized by law. I believe
FacelessVoid
(2/2) Same-Sex unions should be treated like marriage so they receive the same benefits. However it should not be considered marriage.
candiandi
As a female, I can be married to a man in the eyes of the state with no religion involved. We don't need religious affiliation
TheSuperJay
No, marriage is not an inherently religious union. Civil marriage laws and secular ceremonies have been around for centuries.
hamito13
I disagree, the war on drugs is the cause of countless acts of violence. How many people are physically hurt by not being able to marry?
notasrelevant
I see your point, but it's also important to remember that unequal treatment also supports the idea that they should not be treated (1)
notasrelevant
with the same respect. It doesn't directly condone it, but it does contribute to things like physical violence against homosexuals (2)
hamito13
Yes but these acts are the result of an individual's behavior, the drug war is fought with millions of taxpayer dollars that go to (1)
hamito13
directly to acts of violence against the same citizens that pay the taxes, that's the difference. (2)
trout007
Right. Because there are millions of people sitting in jail from illegal marriage.
bjmurra2
http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/087/427/Slow-Clap.gif
yournemesis
Yep. Your high is more important than the rights of millions.
FireIsTheCleanser
Oh damn, how could I forget, people marrying the person they love is less important than people doing drugs. Ohoho, silly me.
lumpybluecrayon
Totally agree. People are dying from cancer and need marijuana to help ease the pain or eat.. Not something to sneeze at..
SirSwindler
That's medical use. Totally different.
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CaptainCunnilingus
yes because a couple being able to get married or not affects your life directly yes? truth be told gays would be much better off if they1/2
JustAnAthleticNerd
It was against the law and they made the choice to commit illegal acts.
notasrelevant
Just because it's the law doesn't mean it's right. If they made drinking water illegal, I'm pretty sure people would still do it.
trainedmonkey88
"An unjust law is itself a species of violence. Arrest for its breach is more so.” -Gandhi
SirSwindler
Right. Because they will all framed. It was illegal and they chose to do it. Fin.
notasrelevant
But that doesn't mean the law is right. Also, the idea is to change the laws so we stop sending people to jail for it.
SirSwindler
I don't mind legalization, but erasing laws to stop sending people to jail? That's like saying, "Oh, you don't like this rule? Nix it."
trainedmonkey88
If a law is unjust it is our DUTY to change it, specifically because people are being incarcerated unjustly because of it.
notasrelevant
Combining both my sentences: *to stop sending people to jail for something that shouldn't categorized as illegal in the first place.