Pubdate: Tue, 24 Sep 2013
Source: Herald, The (Everett, WA)
Copyright: 2013 The Daily Herald Co.
Contact:  http://www.heraldnet.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/190
Author: Gerry Gibson
Page: A9

HIGH COURT RULING TAKES THE CAKE

I read the article in Thursday's paper about the State Supreme Court
ruling that "People busted for marijuana can argue they needed it for
medical reasons, even if they failed to follow the requirements of the
state's medical marijuana law." Amazing, now people can ignore all
requirements and, after they get caught, have a defense that they are
innocent because they were eligible had they gone through the
requirements! I thought about this and wonder if I park in a handicap
only parking space without a permit and when caught, am I able to
defend the ticket by saying I had a disability that would have
qualified me a permit had I gone through the procedures to get one?
What about other crimes?

Seems to me that this is just another example of the irresponsible
being rewarded. Why does anyone bother to do what should be done?

Gerry Gibson

Sultan
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