I think the real problem here was *not* the marijuana, but the child rejecting what was effectively an indoctrination speech. Such speeches and propaganda happen far too often in schools, and being “cheeky” to those spreading the propaganda can get a student in trouble.
There would be general agreement that if the propagandist had been from Planned Parenthood, indoctrinating the children about how they should experiment sexually with each other, sexual perversity and how much fun it is, and don’t worry if you get pregnant; you can get a free abortion and don’t have to tell your parents; and a pro-life child spoke up, only to get her mother arrested, the outrage here would be palpable.
Likewise, if some teacher brought in a communist to tell their students how wonderful communism is, and how evil democracy is, how Republicans are no different than Nazis, etc. And then, when a student objected, for them to be arrested by the teacher on some fabricated charge.
Or say, Islam and Sharia.
Again, the problem is not the marijuana, but the willingness of the school to inform on the student to the police, *without evidence* or wrongdoing. And the willingness of the police to roust this woman and her son with allegations of what? Child abuse and neglect?
Which gives the police the authority to conduct a search?
Most of the Freepers on this thread shouting Jawohl! Der Staat ist Richtig! haven't a clue that if the Stasi tossed their house, they'd find a number of serious crimes...
Which gives the police the authority to conduct a search?”
Look...if you bothered to find an article on a “neutral” news site...you would have already answered your own questions.
The school didnt inform the police....they called childrens services after the young blabber mouth told everyone in the room that his mom uses cannabis.
Children services interviewed him and confirmed there ws drug use in the home.
Children services informed the police and they responded to the home.
The activist insisted on a search warrant (a good thing) and it took three hours to get one.
In a search of the home the cops found the oil...which is illegal to possess in the state.
This was entirely self inflicted.
She moved from a medical pot state to a state where possession is illegal.
She failed to instruct her son to keep his mouth shut.
She was in possession of a controlled substance.
Three strikes.
I am personally agnostic on the matter as I have smoked pot from time to time over the years....
But I would never teach my children that it's ok to use pot or give them the slightest hint that I had.