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4th graders in trouble for trading legalized pot at school-Pot Control is needed
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:39 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:39 am
Legalized marijuana has found its way into playground commerce, leading to a group of Greeley, Colorado, fourth-graders being disciplined for selling and trading pot.
The incident began when a boy sold a bag of marijuana to three classmates for $11 on Monday. The 10-year-old had taken the pot from his grandparents, school spokeswoman Teresa Myers said.
One of the three children purchasing the pot, also 10, couldn't pay his portion, so they struck a deal. The next day, that child returned with a marijuana-laced candy bar he had also taken from a grandparent to trade for the pot, Myers said.
Another child witnessed the transaction and saw one of the kids take a bite of the candy bar, she said. The witness reported it to an adult.
Marijuana has been legal for recreational use since January 1, so the grandparents involved haven't broken state law, said John Gates, the school district's safety director.
But he doesn't feel they're without blame. They're guilty, at the least, of irresponsibility "for not securing their weed," Gates said.
"If the marijuana hadn't been accessible, this wouldn't have happened," he said.
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The incident began when a boy sold a bag of marijuana to three classmates for $11 on Monday. The 10-year-old had taken the pot from his grandparents, school spokeswoman Teresa Myers said.
One of the three children purchasing the pot, also 10, couldn't pay his portion, so they struck a deal. The next day, that child returned with a marijuana-laced candy bar he had also taken from a grandparent to trade for the pot, Myers said.
Another child witnessed the transaction and saw one of the kids take a bite of the candy bar, she said. The witness reported it to an adult.
Marijuana has been legal for recreational use since January 1, so the grandparents involved haven't broken state law, said John Gates, the school district's safety director.
But he doesn't feel they're without blame. They're guilty, at the least, of irresponsibility "for not securing their weed," Gates said.
"If the marijuana hadn't been accessible, this wouldn't have happened," he said.
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This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 10:40 am
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Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:48 am to Alahunter
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The children involved will be disciplined, but not expelled.
If they had nibbled that candy bar into the shape of a bayonet, their arse would be grass (so to speak.)
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:50 am to Alahunter
Snitches get stitches
But seriously the adults where the weed was taken should be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. At least so that they will learn to keep their stash away from where kids can get to it.
Yes, but if it were not they would have probably gotten into the liquor or something else. i rather the kids get stoned than over dose on prescription pills or get alcohol poisoning from drinking too much.
But seriously the adults where the weed was taken should be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. At least so that they will learn to keep their stash away from where kids can get to it.
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"If the marijuana hadn't been accessible, this wouldn't have happened,"
Yes, but if it were not they would have probably gotten into the liquor or something else. i rather the kids get stoned than over dose on prescription pills or get alcohol poisoning from drinking too much.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:50 am to son of arlo
No doubt expelled and undergoing psychiatric evaluations
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:04 am to Alahunter
This is the honeymoon period, expect people to do stupid shite like this for the next year or two as they explore this new freedom.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:07 am to Bard
Sensible pot control laws would have protected these kids.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:11 am to Alahunter
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Sensible pot control laws would have protected these kids.
They were doing this before weed was legalized there. Promise. And cigs, booze, etc.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:14 am to Alahunter
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Sensible pot control laws would have protected these kids.
Well played, sir. Well played.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:14 am to UPT
I learned about capitalism trading pocket knives at school. These kids are learning the same lesson by selling formerly illegal substances. I salute their entrepreneurial spirit.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:30 am to Alahunter
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"If the marijuana hadn't been accessible, this wouldn't have happened," he said.
sure it would have. I saw pot going around my jr high in the 80s. This is a little younger but not that crazy much.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:30 am to son of arlo
pimpers gotta pimp ... 
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:09 pm to Alahunter
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Sensible pot control laws would have protected these kids.
What would you recommend?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:13 pm to Alahunter
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Another child witnessed the transaction ... The witness reported it to an adult.
This is the true story here. Outlaw snitches.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:29 pm to HempHead
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What would you recommend?
Weed with collapsible seeds, containers that hold 7 or more joints, match or lighter mounts, rolling papers that provide better grip, etc.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:35 pm to Alahunter
grandparents should be charged with delinquency to a minor. Treat this just like cigs and alcohol. Not sure what the big deal is really.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:51 pm to Alahunter
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"If the marijuana hadn't been accessible, this wouldn't have happened," he said.
well no shite.
banana.
what does "accessible" mean? why was it accessible? how do you keep it from being accessible?
stupid.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:52 pm to McLemore
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how do you keep it from being accessible?
Pretty much the only way one can keep drugs out of the hands of the populace is to have punishments like Singapore, and even then you will have some folks who try to get away with it.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:00 pm to Alahunter
What about the tax?
You know, the tax on weed that was supposed to make it a big revenue source?
You know, the tax on weed that was supposed to make it a big revenue source?
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 2:02 pm
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:08 pm to Gray Tiger
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What about the tax?
You know, the tax on weed that was supposed to make it a big revenue source?
So far, it has cost the Colorado taxpayers a little less than a billion dollars. Who knew it was revenue-negative?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:10 pm to HempHead
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So far, it has cost the Colorado taxpayers a little less than a billion dollars. Who knew it was revenue-negative?
I find those statistics dubious. The chief of the denver police added officers to deal with legal weed. How does that make any sense?
also, you have the cost of the regulatory framework before revenue generation. Give it a few years.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 2:11 pm
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