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Supreme Court Lets Stand 55-Year Jail Term
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Posted on 12/04/2006 2:25:37 PM PST by kiriath_jearim
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To: kiriath_jearim
This sucks. While pot isn't something I want my kids to use (FYI I have no kids). You don't see people go nuts and start robbing people to get their fix. This is a travesty. A murderer gets a lesser penalty?
I'm not exactly for legalizing drugs but to me, pot compares to alcohol and cigarettes.
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:28:27 PM PST
by
Lx
(Do you like it, do you like it. Scott? I call it Mr. and Mrs. Tennerman chili.)
To: kiriath_jearim
Well he had a gun and guns are bad. So are drugs. It's for the children. Ya know?
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:29:08 PM PST
by
Smogger
(It's the WOT Stupid)
To: Lx
A murderer gets a lesser penalty? Then the solution is to increase the sentence for murderers, not reduce sentences for armed drug dealers
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:31:19 PM PST
by
paul51
(11 September 2001 - Never forget)
To: kiriath_jearim
Tyranny, plain and simple.
To: kiriath_jearim
This opens the door to backdoor gun prohibition. A sufficiently determined cop can find something illegal in whatever you happen to be doing. Do so to a gun owner and voila!
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:33:50 PM PST
by
steve-b
(It's hard to be religious when certain people don't get struck by lightning.)
To: kiriath_jearim
Three 8 ounce bags. Practically destroyed civilization.
In the world of Kingpins, this guy pulled a Munson.
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:34:16 PM PST
by
dead
(I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
To: paul51
The sentence should should be in proportion to the crime. This sentence clearly is not. Unjust sentencing like unjust laws foster disrespect for the law.
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:34:20 PM PST
by
Smogger
(It's the WOT Stupid)
To: paul51
If he was selling or dealing or manufacturing meth or coke, I'd agree with you but pot???
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:34:22 PM PST
by
Lx
(Do you like it, do you like it. Scott? I call it Mr. and Mrs. Tennerman chili.)
To: paul51
I agree. It is outrageous how judges in several states have given a pass to violent pedophiles. There should be mandatory minimum sentences.
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:35:56 PM PST
by
Dante3
To: paul51
Then the solution is to increase the sentence for murderers, not reduce sentences for armed drug dealersThe gun was not shown or used, and was irrelevant to the actual crime committed.
Do you favor harsher sentences for speeders who carry a gun? Embezelling accountants who carry a gun? Tax evaders who carry a gun?
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:36:38 PM PST
by
dead
(I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
To: Dante3
I agree. It is outrageous how judges in several states have given a pass to violent pedophiles. There should be mandatory minimum sentences. Mandatory minimum sentance/Zero Tolerance = Feeble "Justice" for Morons and People to Lazy to vote
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:39:06 PM PST
by
Smogger
(It's the WOT Stupid)
To: Dante3
I agree. It is outrageous how judges in several states have given a pass to violent pedophiles. There should be mandatory minimum sentences. Mandatory minimum sentance/Zero Tolerance = Feeble "Justice" for Morons and People to Lazy to vote
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:39:15 PM PST
by
Smogger
(It's the WOT Stupid)
To: Dante3
I agree. It is outrageous how judges in several states have given a pass to violent pedophiles. There should be mandatory minimum sentences. Mandatory minimum sentance/Zero Tolerance = Feeble "Justice" for Morons and People to Lazy to vote
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:39:18 PM PST
by
Smogger
(It's the WOT Stupid)
To: dead
The gun was not shown or used, and was irrelevant to the actual crime committedIf the gun was not shown or used, no one would know he had it. The gun was not pulled. The gun was used to show what a tough guy the punk is to his customers. I'm not going to lose any sleep over the sentence.
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:40:55 PM PST
by
paul51
(11 September 2001 - Never forget)
To: paul51
Thanks for not answering the questions.
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:42:52 PM PST
by
dead
(I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
To: Smogger
This sentence clearly is notthe court disagreed, as do I.
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:43:04 PM PST
by
paul51
(11 September 2001 - Never forget)
To: Smogger
Not only "unjust" laws, but too damn many laws. It seems that we're all criminals, but the state just hasn't had the time yet to lock us all up. But when they decide to focus on you...
To: kiriath_jearim
This from another article:
The evidence presented by the government at trial clearly established that Angelos was a known gang member who had long used and sold illicit drugs. Further, the government's evidence established that, at the time of his arrest, Angelos was a mid-to-high drug dealer who purchased and in turn sold large quantities of marijuana. In addition, the government's evidence established that Angelos possessed and used a number of firearms, some stolen, to facilitate his drug-dealing activities.
If the people don't like the federal law then they should seek to have it redressed thru their congressmen and senators. I know, that is a losing cause. However, every sentence that is handed down can be disputed as being to harsh or not harsh enough. Would those who are opposed to this sentence willing to welcome this guy into their neighborhood or be their next door neighbor? I doubt it.
To: dead
Do you favor harsher sentences for speeders who carry a gun? Embezelling accountants who carry a gun? Tax evaders who carry a gun?Yes, if they are carrying illegally.
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posted on
12/04/2006 2:44:46 PM PST
by
Hazcat
(Live to party, work to afford it.)
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