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" No more comments will approved for this story. Both sides have had their say, and story is about drug arrests -- not the benefits or evils of marijuana. For those that would like to still make a comment, please submit a letter to the editor, which appears in both print and online. To do so, click on the opinion page of the website and scroll to the bottom. Directions for submitting a letter to the editor can be found there.
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Mark Emery wrote on Aug 8, 2010 10:48 PM:

" HERE IS A AP HEADLINE FOR YOU NON BELIEVERS "Ex-Mexico president calls for legalizing drugs" "




Dear Texas Cop wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:11 PM:

" You go Texas, kudos to the local PD's and maybe we should send for Bastrop County to come up here for a training seminar :) Sounds to me like the local p.d. has a couple leads from just these comments! Go get em' since it IS still illegal.
Try do something about it legally if your so sure it's a medical necessity. Good luck! "




just agreeing wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:49 PM:

" No doubt. I could only wish my parents smoked pot instead of drank alcohol. "




It doesnt matter anyway wrote on Aug 6, 2010 12:06 PM:

" So you guys are all going crazy over this pot issue. The government will do what they want to do, just as they tell you what they want to tell you. Fact is marijuana WILL be legal. No one has ever died from direct use of marijuana. You can not overdose, at best you might fall asleep and not do your dishes. Medical marijuana is now legal in many states. Just want you all to know that their weed IS better, and no one will complain that it's not as good. I say tax away at least we wouldn't be criminals. Recreational use should definatley be legalized. Maybe some of you should grab a joint instead of that beer! Go ahead you "better" parents, ask your kids how they feel about your drinking. "




Randy wrote on Aug 6, 2010 1:05 AM:

" Texas_80 ... Let me guess...Bastrop County? "




Mom wrote on Aug 5, 2010 1:30 PM:

" I hope these people that are posting thinking it is just a little weed are not parents. Most children that become addicted to Meth, the thief of souls, start out with pot. It is a gateway drug that eventually leads to hard core drugs. "




not the end of the story wrote on Aug 5, 2010 10:07 AM:

" justsaynow.com
norml.org
law enforcement against prohibition "




Texas_80 wrote on Aug 4, 2010 11:15 PM:

" As a ex Texas Peace Officer all I have to say to the local boys, Keep up the good work. A bust is a bust, a drug is a drug. Even if it is weed. Peoples tones would change if they lost a loved one to someone under the influence of a little bit of weed. Whats next? Oh its just a little meth or its just a little coke? Grow UP PEOPLE!!!!! "




Bobbi S. wrote on Aug 4, 2010 7:24 PM:

" It doesn't matter weather pot is harmful or not....it's illegal. End of story. "




disgusted wrote on Aug 4, 2010 6:11 PM:

" All I am able to comprehend from these conversations are people trying to justify that THEIR addiction, or unhealthy lifestye, is better than someone elses.If you took away their pot,or any other drug(legal of illegal),or nicotine, or alcohol,they would be absolutely bored and would panic as these people are escaping reality, call it whatever you want.Their fear of inaccessibility to these unhealthy habits would be overwhelming to them.One thing for sure,never argue with an idiot as noone could tell which is which.Its sad what this town, state and country are turning into as a result of these type of people.Keep up the good work task force! "




outoftowner wrote on Aug 3, 2010 7:30 PM:

" i cant beleive all of the pot hate, its just weed people. save the busts and operations for some real drugs. smoking a little pot is no worse than drinking a few beers and having some cigs. "




3 LEGGEDDOG wrote on Aug 3, 2010 7:04 PM:

" Ignorance is hard to cure!. Not 1 time can I recall to living my life to this day was I concerned about this person be under influence of marijuana. But we all have at many times been concerned a person is in influence of Alchol & many types of drugs. "




Mark Emery wrote on Aug 3, 2010 6:33 PM:

" wow wrote on Aug 3, 2010 2:31 PM:
" Wow, it's sad that our town has so many people that defend marijuana. What kind of message are we sending our children? "

MARIJUANA USER'S ARE RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS TOO. EVERY PERSON WHO HAS SAID ALCOHOL IS OK, NEED TO GET A "REAL" EDUCATION ON POT. ALCOHOL HAS KILLED 10,000 TIMES MORE PEOPLE.

THE NWNTF CAME TO ME ASKING FOR METH, SO WHY ARE THEY NOT CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY TO POSSES METH? I DON'T DO METH!

WHY WON'T ANYONE WHO IS AGAINST POT HAVE THE GAUL TO SIGN THEIR NAME TO THIS WALL? SCARED I WILL SEE YOU IN A BAR DRUNK? REMEMBER YOU ARE BREAKING THE LAW WHEN YOU LEAVE THE DOORS OF THE BAR BY BEING DRUNK IN PUBLIC. "




Been There wrote on Aug 3, 2010 6:31 PM:

" Maybe the people that defend marijuana are tired of being told what they can do with thier own body. Marijuana has helped people with MS and helped many cancer patients deal with pain as well. It is a great pain killer and best of all it is natural
Yes it is illegal but is is far better than alcohol. At least with its use you dont do the Doctor Jeckyl and Mr Hyde thing as many do with alcohol.
I say make marijuana legal or criminalize alcohol as it is far worse .. "




informed wrote on Aug 3, 2010 5:22 PM:

" What kind of message are you sending Your children? You think smoking cigs, drinking alcohol which is deadlier is ok because its legal? listen to yourself. Also Inform yourself Ali before sterotyping everyone one on here , I'll bet you lump pot right there with Meth & all hard drugs. "




wow wrote on Aug 3, 2010 2:31 PM:

" Wow, it's sad that our town has so many people that defend marijuana. What kind of message are we sending our children? "




Ali wrote on Aug 3, 2010 11:00 AM:

" You can definately tell who the pot users are on here. Wow, get yourself some help. "




horse puckey wrote on Aug 3, 2010 9:20 AM:

" Dave (you shouldn't believe everything the govt says-check out the schaffer commission studies-which the govt has chosen to suppress for 30 years)
---from the norml website: Substantial research exists regarding marijuana and addiction. While the scientific community has yet to achieve full consensus on this matter, the majority of epidemiological and animal data demonstrate that the reinforcing properties of marijuana in humans is low in comparison to other drugs of abuse, including alcohol and nicotine. According to the U.S. Institute of Medicine (IOM), fewer than one in 10 marijuana smokers become regular users of the drug, and most voluntary cease their use after 34 years of age. By comparison, 15 percent of alcohol consumers and 32 percent of tobacco smokers exhibit symptoms of drug dependence.

According to the IOM, observable cannabis withdrawal symptoms are rare and have only been identified under unique patient settings. These remain limited to adolescents in treatment facilities for substance abuse problems, and in a research setting where subjects were given marijuana or THC daily. Compared with the profound physical syndrome of alcohol or heroin withdrawal, marijuana-related withdrawal symptoms are mild and subtle. Symptoms may include restlessness, irritability, mild agitation and sleep disruption. However, for the overwhelming majority of marijuana smokers, these symptoms are not severe enough to re-initiate their use of cannabis. "




MeMeMe wrote on Aug 3, 2010 7:38 AM:

" Anybody ever have to live around someone enslaved by these addictive substances? Drug & alcohol addiction is the epitome of being self-centered. Family deterioration and destruction, lost job productivity, etc., these conscience numbing substances are dangerous and leave plenty of consequences. Ohhhh, I'm not hurting anyone . . . yeah, right. "




Meth wrote on Aug 2, 2010 11:08 PM:

" Do something about the METH problem, and quit wasting our money on pot...I'd rather it be wasted on trying to ban alcohol which kills more people than any other drug by a landslide...Not impressed ... "




James F wrote on Aug 2, 2010 9:21 PM:

" In 2 years our great President Obama will just legalize marijuana anyways. Ha all you uneducated citizens claim pot is so dangerous? Why are cancer patients prescribed pot? Why in our neighbor to the west Montana is cultivating your own marijuana with a medical license legal? I dunno maybe because the truth is marijuana is simply criminalized in some peoples minds. But Obama is master planning its legalization anyways; he has to get us out of this deficit some how. "




SW wrote on Aug 2, 2010 5:56 PM:

" Most of this comment page is a testimony to how drugs rot and warp the brain.

Interesting justification and rationalization by a bunch of drug users...

Good job, Task Force! Keep it up! "




harry wrote on Aug 2, 2010 5:36 PM:

" Too many of you are ignorant or naive & still beilieve what what the feds tell you about pot. Yes ive used growing up , havent for yr.s , But id tell you what if my children went against my consent, Id rather them smoking pot then drinking alcohol or smoking tobbaco . Yes its illegal so was alcohol at one time. Facts show pots not addicting, nor does it lead to a gateway to harder drugs, read the facts before commenting. Unless you tried it in your lifetime you have no idea. Just keep in mind the most dangerious drug out there is tobbacco.Still wondering how much the NWNTF spent of the tax payers money on taking maybe a couple hundred bucks of personal pot off the street. "




4 legalization wrote on Aug 2, 2010 2:14 PM:

" When pot becomes legal. the government will regulate it and tax it to make a buck. And when that happens all you pot smokers will complain again cuz the legalized pot will not give you the same "High". I can't wait till they do so i can sit and drink a "Legal" beer and watch all the complaining. "




DA....Krootons check your stats wrote on Aug 2, 2010 1:27 PM:

" Although JWH-18 is legal in some states, North Dakota is 1 of 7 states that has made it illegal. Just another reason why I live here. "




Dave wrote on Aug 2, 2010 12:03 PM:

" For those of you who want more info on THC and the addictive properities and the harm it can do go to drugabuse.gov/infofacts/marijuana.html
For it is not a scientific fact that it is not addictive. Also JWH-018 is illegal in North Dakota, but not yet federally. "




oh please wrote on Aug 2, 2010 9:30 AM:

" you should check out Law Enforcement against prohibition.
The mission of LEAP is to reduce the multitude of unintended harmful consequences resulting from fighting the war on drugs and to lessen the incidence of death, disease, crime, and addiction by ultimately ending drug prohibition.

LEAP's goals are:

1. To educate the public, the media, and policy makers, to the failure of current drug policy by presenting a true picture of the history, causes and effects of drug abuse and the crimes related to drug prohibition and
2. To restore the public's respect for law enforcement, which has been greatly diminished by its involvement in imposing drug prohibition.

LEAP's main strategy for accomplishing these goals is to create a constantly enlarging speakers bureau staffed with knowledgeable and articulate former drug-warriors who describe the impact of current drug policies on: police/community relations; the safety of law enforcement officers and suspects; police corruption and misconduct; and the financial and human costs associated with current drug policies. "




Unreal wrote on Aug 2, 2010 8:38 AM:

" I agree with Joe they NEVER get the big ones. Only the ones they sell too. It's so obvious who sells and they just sit back and watch their customers get busted. "




krootons wrote on Aug 2, 2010 2:17 AM:

" Wow, all this over a little pot and meth parapharnelia? You guys must really be out of things to complain about.

JWH-018 (018) isn't even illegal, so good luck getting that one to stick.

And hey, they gotta fill that new jail one way or another. "




Lisa wrote on Aug 1, 2010 9:00 PM:

" It's a scientific fact that THC and marijuana is not physically addictive. There are those who can smoke marijuana and not be addicted. But just like food, the internet, shopping and more it has the potential to be mentally addictive. However, last time I checked we don't make something illegal simply because someone becomes mentally addicted to it. Compared to other legal substances like tobacco and alcohol, marijuana isn't bad.

That being said, it is STILL illegal and the police were doing their job. Until marijuana is legal (and I believe one day it will be) it is illegal to possess and use it and if you choose to ignore those laws voluntarily you choose to put yourself at risk for being arrested. Choice and consequence, that simple. "




OH please wrote on Aug 1, 2010 3:58 PM:

" You pot smokers are unreal. You may not think that your reaction times are different, or that you act differently, or that you aren't addicted. But those of us who don't smoke can tell you do. I've been around people who are regular smokers. I've seen when they have had to wean themselves off. You fool nobody. "




To Dale wrote on Aug 1, 2010 3:53 PM:

" Dale, your logic is incredible. To try to argue that it isn't mind altering even in small amounts is pointless and stupid. It's still illegal. You lose. "




disappointed wrote on Aug 1, 2010 11:47 AM:

" Our residents need to remember that this is a 'town' effort to keep drugs at bay in Williston. At this point the task force is doing the best they can,and we need to appreciate them. I do agree we need to have stronger consequences and not just a 'slap on the wrist' to the offenders. Also, I see no reason in putting "the Vegas Motel" in this piece. I personally know the people that run the Vegas, and they are very nice hard working people. Could things be better there? Absolutely. It disappoints me that the Herald sees fit to put their business name in the paper in an article of this nature(On more than one occasion.) That may be the gentleman's address, however, that is a business and we need to protect our businesses in our town. "




still not impressed wrote on Aug 1, 2010 10:32 AM:

" be smart? we don't need a 'drug task force' we need those law enforcement personnel to be reassigned to jobs that actually address something harmful to society like catching child molesters! The failed 'war on drugs' has cost us taxpayers a lot of money with no good results. The only thing prohibition does it to make it easier for 'drug lords' to make money BECAUSE OF THE ILLEGALITY OF MARIJUANA. PROHIBITION DOESN'T WORK!
be smart wrote on Jul 28, 2010 4:35 PM:
" @not impressed, you think there are a ton of murders going on around here? and unless you are aware of what local law enforcement is doing, don't assume they aren't following up on sexual assaults. besides, sexual assaults is not the job of the drug task force. " "




joe wrote on Aug 1, 2010 6:03 AM:

" they never get the big ones. "




Really wrote on Jul 31, 2010 10:35 PM:

" To the ones complaining that it just pot. There were other drugs such as meth and JWH-18. If you don't know what JWH-18 is, look it up. I don't know why anyone would take this. "




Bart Long wrote on Jul 31, 2010 11:52 AM:

" Would I want my kid to smoke pot? No. Would I want my kid to drink, smoke cigarettes, chew, huff solvents? No. My point, along with the point of others that have posted, is that our kids will have choices to make. The availability of drugs will influence those decisions. I would like to see them attack the more addictive and destructive drugs first. Weed shouldnt get a pass but the negatives associated with pot are pretty mild when compare to other drugs. "




Randy wrote on Jul 31, 2010 1:29 AM:

" uh...Patty - Please take a good look around ... taking 5 people off the street isn't going to do a SINGLE thing to curb Marijuana usage - except for those in jail. If people want pot, it can be found...easily. To some of the other folks here - Why not do a bit of reasearch and find out WHY Marijuana is illegal? I'll even give you a hint to get started - "Racism" Look it up. "




MARK EMERY wrote on Jul 30, 2010 11:52 PM:

" LEGALIZE POT !!! Studies prove that high while driving is 70% LESS dangerous than someone at the legal limit of drinking(.08) How many stories are out there (proven) of someone so high they killed someone while driving? a few maybe, yet NO WHERE near drinking and driving. Most potheads want to stay home and eat not bar hop like the drunks do.

POT is the #1 CASH CROP IN AMERICA !!! Bigger than WHEAT, CORN and CATTLE... MMMM want too pay for health care for all? TAX POT !!! Why did this country come out of prohibition in 1933? The government was broke and needed to pay for all the work program's they had going on , so they slapped a huge tax on it.

Stop falling for all the government propaganda on pot. It is not addictive studies have proven.

Stand up and fight ND and join the 14 other states that have accepted the facts.

Join NORML the National Org. to Reform Marijuana Laws "




good job task force wrote on Jul 30, 2010 6:42 PM:

" Pot is dangerous?!!!! You got to be kidding yourselves, if you think it's not. When you have a illegal substance in a crowd, you can bet there will be more than pot. Also, the type of people who smoke pot, are more likely to attract heavier drug users. Crime upon crime. We need to support our law enforcement and hope we are able to get more officers on the force. "




dale wrote on Jul 30, 2010 1:14 PM:

" to patty:

i've never heard of someone overdosing on pot. Other more dangerous drugs, yes. Those are the ones that the task force should be concentrating on more in depth. "




Krise wrote on Jul 30, 2010 12:58 PM:

" Obviosly the comments from the people who say it's just pot, no big deal, are pot heads them selves, and yes it is a big deal, it is still illegal, and until it becomes legal, it's a crime!!!!Also if you read the article thoroughly there was meth involved. These people are lazy and don't want to get a real job, they want fast easy money, illegal or not, and by saying pot doesnt do anything to a person, must of been HIGH when they wrote that!!!!!!! You people are just ticked off cuz your low life drug buddies got caught!!!!! Get a life and a real job POTHEADS!!!!!! Congratulation Task Force, Keep up the great work keeping our town a little safer!!!! "




Just Me wrote on Jul 30, 2010 11:29 AM:

" OK this is EXACTLY what I mean by the IGNORANCE of SUM PEOPLE. U COMPLAIN bout everything... Now put the shoe on the other FOOT. What would U do if these Illegal Drug Users where sittin there SMOKIN a BLUNT with UR CHILD!?!?!?! Im sure ud be the one to call the PD urself or Maybe even lite it up n Pass it to ur Child... It was once brought to my ATTENTION how IGNORANT n SELFISH people r in this TOWN and I am actually starting to see it FIRST HAND!!!! Its such a shame that there is ABSOLUTELY NO TEAMWORK in this town all it is full of is the darn blame game get out and help the Law Enforcement be a good CITIZEN of Williston instead of being so darn IGNORANT!!!!!!!! "




wrote on Jul 29, 2010 11:13 PM:

" I am former resident of Williston and I applaud the task force. There is alot of drug traffic. You could probably ask any 21 year old that frequents at the bar who the "dealers" are and they could tell you a good majority. Growing up in Williston you get to know many people and the faces of many people..familiar with your surroundings. over the years that changed rapidly w/ the oil and other constructions in and out of town. The NWNTF and PD is doing their best to keep the town how it really should be.. Safe. a great place to be and grow up. "




Patty wrote on Jul 29, 2010 5:35 PM:

" Great Job ! To all of you that think that this a waste of law enforcement time and money be grateful that these drug will not reach the hands of your kids and grand kids ! That you will not have to attend the funeral of a loved one because someone was "just high on a little bit of pot!" People that use may deal to support their habit. "




Neutral wrote on Jul 29, 2010 3:30 PM:

" Pround of NWNTF wrote "I for one dont think smoking pot is harmless. After all we all know pot causes your reaction time to be delayed much like alcohol, then these addicts get in thier cars and drive around risking everyone around them just like a drunk driver. Get them off the street!"

Sounds like you're in favor of getting the elderly off the streets as well. Texting while driving or on the cell is well documented as being more dangerous than both alcohol and pot combined.

Either way the people broke the law so they should pay the penalty. Get the law changed if you don't like it. "




harry wrote on Jul 29, 2010 3:25 PM:

" Marijuana addicts? Thats funny stuff there. Sounds like most charges are misdemeanors, How much time & money did the force spend on taking a few onces of pot off the street i wonder. "




Randy wrote on Jul 29, 2010 3:15 PM:

" To "Pround" - (not sure what, if anything the name means, but it IS unique) Please show me ONE source that proves Marijuana is addictive. "




dale wrote on Jul 29, 2010 2:33 PM:

" to Pround:

Perhaps if enjoyed in large quantities, marijuana can hamper one's reactions. It's the same with alcohol. If you have one drink, you don't get crazy. Marijuana may be dangerous if smoked in copious amounts, but the occasional smoke is not equal to drunk driving. "




Ali wrote on Jul 29, 2010 1:36 PM:

" Good job NWNTF. Now, let's hope the judges do more than just slap their hands. Wanna, they don't deal with rapists and missing children. They deal with the worthless druggies. That's why they are the NARCOTICS task force. "




Pround of NWNTF wrote on Jul 29, 2010 12:40 PM:

" Job well done by the NWNTF. Just because a few residents think destroying brain cells smoking pot isnt a big deal doesnt mean it doesnt matter to the rest of us. I for one rest easier knowing these addicts are off the street even if just for a while. I for one dont think smoking pot is harmless. After all we all know pot causes your reaction time to be delayed much like alcohol, then these addicts get in thier cars and drive around risking everyone around them just like a drunk driver. Get them off the street! "




amused wrote on Jul 29, 2010 12:09 PM:

" Sounds like we have a touchy subject here, Williston is overrun with rapists and murders, no problem with drugs here. (sarcasm intended) "




wanna wrote on Jul 29, 2010 9:29 AM:

" Why they all worried about marijuana these days.They should worry about all the molesters out there with all our children going missing these days.Come on now guys mariguana is going to be legal someday don't waste your time there. "




Get Real wrote on Jul 28, 2010 5:55 PM:

" Do you want the task force to do their job or not!! You should be happy that they are enforcing the law!! "




be smart wrote on Jul 28, 2010 4:35 PM:

" @not impressed, you think there are a ton of murders going on around here? and unless you are aware of what local law enforcement is doing, don't assume they aren't following up on sexual assaults. besides, sexual assaults is not the job of the drug task force. "




Jeb wrote on Jul 28, 2010 3:51 PM:

" Congratulations NWNTF! I know how hard you all work & appreciate all that you do. God bless & keep you safe! "




Randy wrote on Jul 28, 2010 3:02 PM:

" Just wondering how much was spent on this investigation of Marijuana? "




not impressed wrote on Jul 28, 2010 12:13 PM:

" so what happened to all the murderers and rapists and child molesters that are still running around here free? oh that's right, gotta get those 'dangerous' potheads off the streets....... holy crap, we got our priorities totally mixed up! "




I know I know wrote on Jul 28, 2010 11:18 AM:

" Wow a big drug bust with no election in the near future, wait a sec! "

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