[TattoodGirl]

Oh I know it will...but precedence is set and there are plenty of lawyers that will pick up a case pro bono just to push the envelope. That is why there is very few charges of possession, it is a waste of police and judicial time to prosecute. Thats why at 4 20 celebrations, police stand on the perimeter and let the smoke rise

[Axeman]

TattoodGirl TattoodGirl:

Oh I know it will...but precedence is set and there are plenty of lawyers that will pick up a case pro bono just to push the envelope. That is why there is very few charges of possession, it is a waste of police and judicial time to prosecute. Thats why at 4 20 celebrations, police stand on the perimeter and let the smoke rise

Well, pro bono is an American-thing that doesn't happen in Canada, but the last time the Supreme Court heard this, they ruled the law to be constitutional. Most of the people beating convictions are winning on search and seizure rights, not Section 7 of the Charter. Until someone beats a conviction on the constitutionality of the pot law itself, nothing will change (unless we elect an NDP government, perhaps)

[TattoodGirl]

Axeman Axeman:

TattoodGirl TattoodGirl:

Oh I know it will...but precedence is set and there are plenty of lawyers that will pick up a case pro bono just to push the envelope. That is why there is very few charges of possession, it is a waste of police and judicial time to prosecute. Thats why at 4 20 celebrations, police stand on the perimeter and let the smoke rise

Well, pro bono is an American-thing that doesn't happen in Canada, but the last time the Supreme Court heard this, they ruled the law to be constitutional. Most of the people beating convictions are winning on search and seizure rights, not Section 7 of the Charter. Until someone beats a conviction on the constitutionality of the pot law itself, nothing will change (unless we elect an NDP government, perhaps)

No actually Pro Bono isnt just an American thing....try PIVOT Legal Society. No legal aid nor money needed.

R Vs. Masse was beaten on the Constitutionality, not on search and seizure. As was R Vs. Parker

[Freakinoldguy]

mtbr mtbr:

Ross will not be competing in the 2010 winter Olympics. Ross has opted to take the position of Director of Snowboard and Ski Operations for Kelowna Mountain where he will be running his RASTA (Rebagliati Alpine Snowboard Training Academy) camps, training future snowboard athletes.

seems he can't make up his mind..maybe he's not thinking to clearly...[/quote]

You're right, he's definately not thinking to clearly, he forgot the last half of ski academy name.


FARIAN

[Ripcat]

I'm selling Michael Phelps Signature Bongs for $129.99 USD plus S&H.

Emblazoned with gold medals this bong will set your night ablaze!

Don't delay quantity is limited!

Act now and get a free pair of tinted swim goggles with gold seals!!!

[TattoodGirl]

I wouldnt do that Rip, you might end up selling it to someone in the states and facing an extradition hearing

[Axeman]

TattoodGirl TattoodGirl:

No actually Pro Bono isnt just an American thing....try PIVOT Legal Society. No legal aid nor money needed.

R Vs. Masse was beaten on the Constitutionality, not on search and seizure. As was R Vs. Parker

This PIVOT society is actually representing people in court pro bono? If so, I stand corrected.

As for Masse and Parker, both of their cases are based on their medical use of the drug, not the recreational use. Their challenges are not the section 7 challenge we need as a precedent. We need a court to come out and say that the law violates our right to choose to be baked if we want, on the grounds of right to life (and our choice how to live it). The government doesn't want the court to touch that argument, probably because they know that that ruling would require full legalization, rather than decriminalization. Really, where we're at, is waiting for the right case to take to the court. Too bad Phelps is American. Maybe we could get him up here to take a few laps and puff a few bowls, and maybe get charged.

[TattoodGirl]

Axeman Axeman:

TattoodGirl TattoodGirl:

No actually Pro Bono isnt just an American thing....try PIVOT Legal Society. No legal aid nor money needed.

R Vs. Masse was beaten on the Constitutionality, not on search and seizure. As was R Vs. Parker

This PIVOT society is actually representing people in court pro bono? If so, I stand corrected.

As for Masse and Parker, both of their cases are based on their medical use of the drug, not the recreational use. Their challenges are not the section 7 challenge we need as a precedent. We need a court to come out and say that the law violates our right to choose to be baked if we want, on the grounds of right to life (and our choice how to live it). The government doesn't want the court to touch that argument, probably because they know that that ruling would require full legalization, rather than decriminalization. Really, where we're at, is waiting for the right case to take to the court. Too bad Phelps is American. Maybe we could get him up here to take a few laps and puff a few bowls, and maybe get charged.

thats what I said earlier, that it was medicinal, but I would still challenge as it is a domino effect. And yes PIVOT has always been that way. He wouldnt get charged here, hell I have been sitting outside a concert and kept on smoking while the Police were dumping everyones beers.

[Yogi]

Hyack Hyack:

$1:

“I’ve actually had 75 days this year on Blackcomb,” Rebagliati said this week. “I am back on my race board and I am gearing up for a comeback at the 2010 Olympics.”

Of course he is going to try for the winter Olympics. He learned that ya can't snowboard on grass!!!

[Arctic_Menace]

There's a reason why there are "half-pipes" in snowboarding.

[romanP]

I think that if you're caught smoking in the Olympics and still manage to get a gold medal, you should get bonus points. Weed is not a performance enhancing drug.

[snookums]

I have A LOT more problems with Phelp's DUI charges..

[Public_Domain]

[Public_Domain]

[BartSimpson]

newfette newfette:

my opinion is its just a little pot, let the boy have a toke or two... he's freakin earned it

Even I'm inclined to let the kid slide on this.