Willie Nelson mugshot

[underpants]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1334195/Willie-Nelsons-mug-shot-arrest-cannabis-possession-Border-Patrol-checkpoint.html

[TroglodyteScholar]

1. ...

:(

[FarPoint]

25. Willie is much shorter

than I imagined.

[Liberal_in_LA]

35. yeah, he's only a few inches taller than me

[Liberal_in_LA]

36. yeah, he's only a few inches taller than me

[alfredo]

47. As you age, you shrink. I used to be 5' 8 1/2"

I'm now 5' 7"

[PeaceNikki]

2. Awwwwww

I haz a sad.

:(

[Tuesday Afternoon]

3. poor Willie

:(

[malaise]

4. Doesn't matter

We still think this is the best version of this song.
Let the damn man smoke his herb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u5LZ-DN3iA

[Liberal Veteran]

5. Well, I know I will sleep better at night knowing that this dangerous criminal is not on the street.

:sarcasm:

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[Systematic Chaos]

7. That is fucked up.

Just let the man go for shit sakes!

Aren't there waaay bigger fish to fry?

:banghead:

[LuckyLib]

26. Not in Texas. Obsession with busting folks for pot on the road has been part of the

culture since the 60's. The state has always had huge numbers of folks incarcerated for marijuana "crimes."

[Le Taz Hot]

46. It's been well understood that if you have California plates

and you're driving through Texas, make sure EVERYTHING on your vehicle is working correctly, you drive no faster than the stated speed limit and you U.P.S. your pot to your destination (in edible form if your destination state has regressive marijuana laws).
>

[LuckyLib]

49. Yup. In the mid 70's I would drive across country with a couple in a van with CA plates.

He had long hair and would always make his wife and I drive through Texas while he snoozed in the back of the van. Said he didn't want to take any chances.

[spanone]

8. for smoking a weed....

[malaise]

10. Really fucked up

:puke:

[NightWatcher]

9. aw jeez not this shit again

nice to see we're winning the war on drugs

[Sanity Claws]

11. Why don't they leave him alone?

It's just weed. He wasn't hurting anyone.

[NoPasaran]

12. It's no Nick Nolte

[Canuckistanian]

13. Was this necessary?

I mean was it so fucking important to lock someone up for possession of LEAVES?

[TroglodyteScholar]

28. I doubt Willie smokes many leaves.

[jaysunb]

29. Yum...

:rofl:

[Canuckistanian]

43. I stand corrected

But I wouldn't be standing for long.....

[peacefreak]

14. Poor Willie looks tired.

He's done more for the state of Texas than some other Ct. Yankee wannabes ever have. How 'bout some common sense & community service--playing some concerts for those in need. Worked for Farm Aid. Let the old dude alone.

[CTyankee]

27. HEY, lemme alone here! I LOVE Willie...

And besides, I'm a native Texan, but now a CT Yankee!

[peacefreak]

32. Oh sweetie, I'm sorry.

I meant that erstwhile Yalie, not you!!! (and besides, I grew up in Manchester).

[CTyankee]

44. Aw, I know...but at least we've got some good Yalies and well as some good Texans! nt

[pacalo]

15. And the boy king, who remains free, is hawking his book like a snake-oil salesman.

[Sal Minella]

20. An old poem from the 14th century or so crosses my mind

every so often in cases like this:

"The law will hang the man or woman
Who steals a goose from off the Common,
But lets the greater villain loose
Who steals the Common from the goose."

[pacalo]

30. It certainly fits this country's inequitable treatment between its social classes.

I like it!

:thumbsup:

[stevedeshazer]

16. Get a load of what that asshole Sheriff says in the article:

'He could get 180 days in county jail... If he does, I'm going to make him cook and clean.'

A 77-year old guy locked up for six months for being a toker. And ol' Arvin West gets his fifteen seconds of fame and sez Willie gotta cook and clean.

[WestSeattle2]

37. The good sheriff is a total asswipe.

[treestar]

17. If anyone else would be in the same position for the same thing

Some of these responses seem to suggest a celebrity should get special treatment.

[Fleshdancer]

21. I think many DUers are against the criminalization of pot n/t

[PeaceNikki]

23. 100%. But to pop a 77 year-old man for weed is especially sad.

Willie Nelson's work on sustainable agriculture, alternative fuels, and world peace initiatives deserve a nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize. He's been helping family farmers for over 25 years and has raised awareness of healthy foods while raising funds for the cause.
Also, Willie is the founder of the Willie Nelson Peace Research Institute.
http://willienelsonpri.com/

He's a good guy.

[asdjrocky]

18. Free Willie. nt

[Fleshdancer]

19. This pisses me off

Im against the criminalization of marijuana for everyone but for some reason it just feels more wrong to bust Willie. Knowing this happened in Texas makes it worse. He's a fucking legend here damn it.

[Le Taz Hot]

48. Ah, a Texan.

What do you think? Will this backfire or is the majority pretty much against the evil weed? Just curious.

[Fleshdancer]

50. I honestly have never met a Texan who didn't love Willie...

Now being in Austin, most of my neighbors support him for a number of reasons. If I had to guess though, I would bet good money that even the anti-marijuana/logic Texans support Willie.

[lamp_shade]

22. Jesus H. Christ

[Skittles]

24. his look epitomizes how real Democrats feel right now

[RandomKoolzip]

33. +1

[donco]

31. Anyone think that there would be outrage

from the wingers if President Obama commuted (if it even goes to trial) Willies sentence? After all, dubya commuted scooter and all he did was out a covert cia agent.:eyes:

[Hassin Bin Sober]

34. I don't think the Pres can commute state charges. That would be for the Gov.

[Saboburns]

38. Willie Nelson is a hero of mine, he has been for decades

And it has nothing to do with his love for pot. It has to do with his wisdom, it has to do with his caring, his giving, his truthfulness.

Willie Nelson and President Jimmy Carter are two men I admire greatly.

I wish the whole world listened to what this great American had to say.

[MissB]

39. And now my wonder weed is flaring

Are you high?

(sorry, I love that song, couldn't resist)

[Liquorice]

40. I love Willie like crazy! The best concert I ever attended was a Willie Nelson concert. nt

[HughBeaumont]

41. Guess time and resources weigh far heavier on some hands than others.

Hope this jackpot bust of an obvious danger to our society :sarcasm: was worth it.

[fishwax]

42. that'll make a good album cover

Free Willie.

[Fleshdancer]

51. good call! n/t

[AngryAmish]

45. Clearly, that man is a menace.

How stupid.

[GrpCaptMandrake]

52. Wish I hadn't clicked

I'm ashamed of myself.

The American punishment fetish runs deep, even in those of us who try to resist it.

Check out this quote from Robert Downey, Jr.: "I am part of a culture that is equally fascinated, disgusted and soothed by the socialization of the random suffering of others."

I think that says it all.