Mother of 6 year old who shot teacher in Virginia sentenced to 2 years in prison for using marijuana while owning a gun.
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#marijuana
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@MidnightRider
Good question. I read the article twice to clarify. But this is definitely part of the charge.
@MidnightRider @CinnamonGirlE Because they get more points in their video game when they think up excuses to punish people harder.
Our justice system isn't based on justice, safety, the public good, or reformation and redemption.
It is based on punishment, pain, and degradation.
@AskTheDevil @CinnamonGirlE IMO she deserves punishment. Does she leave the car keys by his bedside too in case he wants to go Xmas shopping? Some people are just not good parents, not smart enough for the gig.
@MidnightRider @CinnamonGirlE Don't get me wrong. I think they're an asshole for even keeping a gun in the house, with a violent and troubled child, so that kid was able to harm others. I do think they should face prison for that.
But come on, guys. We need to add dope charges, too? If I had a kid like that, I'd take be tempted to take fucking drugs, too, probably.
@AskTheDevil @MidnightRider
My thinking is similar. You have a child, a life you brought here. You are now responsible for said life until child is of age. But marijuana charges?
Marijuana should be legalized. Full stop. No one is forced to use it. But liquor stores on every corner and big pharma rules the day? That is a crime. IMO
When caring for patients the last two mentioned made far more trouble than people wanting to partake
@CinnamonGirlE @AskTheDevil I love how the media pretends anything from big pharma is A-OK to drive with while taking.
@MidnightRider @AskTheDevil
After driving this week and paying particular attention to people on their phones, I have decided they are more of a hazard than drunk drivers. At least drunk drivers are TRYING to pay attention and drive correctly.
Anyway, I digress.
@CinnamonGirlE my comment is "Bullshit".
@SECRET_ASIAN_MAN
Couldn't agree more.
@SECRET_ASIAN_MAN @CinnamonGirlE Indeed. I'm with you.
@CinnamonGirlE what about drinking beer while owning a gun. Far more dangerous.
@CinnamonGirlE Why do those two things need to be conflated? It was 100% reckless storage, no drugs needed.