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The dude suddenly came down with strong and inexplicable physical and mental symptoms and probably thought he was dying or horribly ill. He didn't realize what was happening. We know this because he went to the hospital (he wouldn't have if he recognized the high and realized the cookie could have been spiked with pot). Neither, you, me, him or any of us posting here - bar people who survived a stroke / heart attack / etc. have likely every been so afraid in our lives.
Maybe he did...Maybe he didn't.
Something tells me that the effect on that teacher has been highly exaggerated. I don't know...I'm not really buying it.
But whatever man. Still though, to suggest prison is silly.
Confession time: I was laughing by the end of this post.
You can't seriously believe that this kid is on the path to becoming a murdering because he thought seeing his teacher high would be funny? That's the same type of thinking that I mock when discussing the gay marriage issue. "What's next, people marrying goats?" It's absurd. It's assuming that all wrong doings lead to another, and that's not the case.
You've taken things that aren't yours. Something like a pencil. You went to school, forgot your pencil, found one on the ground, and used it until you lost it. That's theft. But I wouldn't dare say something to even imply that that was your first step into a life of crime.
And who's talking about not enforcing the law? I've said if the court felt it was necessary, probation would be fine. I think that may be a bit much, but I have no real issue with it if that's what happens. I desperately hope your not of the ilk (and ilk is an excessively merciful word) who think that any form of wrong doing or crime should result in immediate jail time; no questions asked. If I wanted to live like that, I'd more to Iraq. I like that our Justice system is supposed to leave room for defending one's self. Apparently others disagree.
If the choice was between No punishment from the legal system as some prefer vs. minimal prison time, I'd go with the prison.
Probation is reasonable, assuming the guy didn't already catch some breaks from the legal system.
As many of you here on CD know, I fully support ending prohibition of cannabis. Having said that, I'm on the fence with the choices of expulsion or prison for tampering with food. Honestly, it's a good bet the teacher will not permanently be harmed as there is no proof of anyone dying from an overdose of cannabis, but on the other hand I liken it to slipping someone a roofie in their drink, or a restaurant worker tampering with your food. I find it repulsive when I hear people pulling this crap! You don't F*** with peoples food!
What surprises me is that this teacher didn't RECOGNIZE the unmistakable taste in that cookie that IS marijuana. It is a very distinguishable taste....it tastes like nothing else...and for many, the taste is not pleasant...even mixed in a brownie that is all chocolate. There is NO mistaking this taste or smell and I've never eaten an "edible" that didn't have this trait.
LOL about folks who talk about "killing" someone over something like this. Talk about needing a stint in the big house...
As many of you here on CD know, I fully support ending prohibition of cannabis. Having said that, I'm on the fence with the choices of expulsion or prison for tampering with food. Honestly, it's a good bet the teacher will not permanently be harmed as there is no proof of anyone dying from an overdose of cannabis, but on the other hand I liken it to slipping someone a roofie in their drink, or a restaurant worker tampering with your food. I find it repulsive when I hear people pulling this crap! You don't F*** with peoples food!
Nobody has to die for irreparable harm to result. The teacher ended up in the hospital. Someone has to be held accountable. If it weren't for the student's irresponsible actions, none of this would have happened.
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So now your argument is that the teacher should have expected it? Unreal. This whole thread makes me question my entire political philosophy. Perhaps the nanny-staters have been right all along. The people themselves cannot be trusted to look after their own welfare and be resposnible enough to make their own decisions.. They are quite simply, too immature and need someone to hold their hand and guide them through life, much in the same way a parent does for a small child....
I meant to say UNexpecting victim. Hopefully that will put my reply into perspective?
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How about we don't give ANY substance, legal or not, to anyone without their consent? Antifreeze is legal, and that will kill you.
Nobody has to die for irreparable harm to result. The teacher ended up in the hospital. Someone has to be held accountable. If it weren't for the student's irresponsible actions, none of this would have happened.
I meant to say UNexpecting victim. Hopefully that will put my reply into perspective?
I'm sure no one could argue against that logic.
I fully support holding the kid responsible. Look, the way I see it, I am not above partaking from time to time, but I sure as hell don't like suprises, and wouldn't want to be slipped a mind altering substance without my knowledge. Pranks and practical jokes are one thing, but messing with someone's food or slipping them a "special brownie or cookie" is NOT funny in the least bit! There are just certain lines you don't cross!
Shame on him for making that teacher feel relaxed and happy! Shame!!!! give him the guillotine!!!
I won't be surprised if the student's ignorance is = to yours re mj making anyone who uses it relaxed and happy. Or that doing it in school to a teacher is A-OK.
I fully support holding the kid responsible. Look, the way I see it, I am not above partaking from time to time, but I sure as hell don't like suprises, and wouldn't want to be slipped a mind altering substance without my knowledge. Pranks and practical jokes are one thing, but messing with someone's food or slipping them a "special brownie or cookie" is NOT funny in the least bit! There are just certain lines you don't cross!
Agreed. What the kid did was egregious (although i'm still laughing my ass off about it), and you've gotta hold him responsible.
But this sounds like expulsion from school and a year or so of community service is in order. Prison time is absolutely ludicrous. Americans need to get over this addiction to sending everyone including jaywalkers to prison. It's patently absurd.
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), and you've gotta hold him responsible.
