Constitutional rights? Huh? What the heck is he talking about?
In this same decision, even in the same sentence(!) it's not hard to see support for the breaking down of doors by police to gain entry. So much for the Constitution. He just be-shat it.
Is the need to arrest someone for drug possession more important than the constitutional protections written to limit the powers of government?
Sam Alito says "yes".
Some think this man a conservative hero. To me it's plain that he can't get past his distaste for drug use, so is judging towards desired result. If he cannot differentiate between clear constitutional boundaries, and what powers he wishes government authorities to have, and which results he would personally like to see -- then I say -- he's a lousy judge, and a lousy American.
Why oh why does the need to arrest someone for drug use override the U.S. Constitution?
What an imbecilic excuse! I mean, if it's a drug user, and if it's really a problem with them, then there would be ample opportunity to catch them later.
Even when they are caught, unless someone is on probation, etc., what would the punishment be? A small fine in many locals, for simple possession of marijuana. Drug treatment programs, or the like. One can go to jail for it, but how necessary is that for the safety of the Republic?
I'm not a drug user at all myself...I don't even hardly drink alchohol (2 beers since one bottle of wine over the Holidays) but I know damn good and well that many people smoke "the stuff" without horribly harmful societal effects.
Not that I'm promoting that particular plant matter to be used or abused, but the comparison to the otherwise legally available alchohol does come to mind.
Which one really hurts society the worse?
Not that you personally would, but for others, please spare me the "it's a gateway drug" story. I wasn't born yesterday. I made it through the sixties. And the seventies...
You have just saved me the effort to put into words the same sentiments.
There is also ample opportunity to go get a warrant.