Because of the MANY atrocities against human rights and virtual nullification of The Constitution of the United States of America due Marijuana Prohibition and the War on Drugs in general, I consider the American Flag barely worthy of use even as a floor-mat upon which to wipe the dirt from the soles of my shoes. (after all, politicians, bureaucrats, and agents wipe thier butts with the Constitution so why shouldn't we wipe our feet on the Flag?)

We do not like being made to look like ignorent fools in the drug war.you're just supporting another drug war criminal posing as "medical marijuana" please dont buy into that.he volatied preol and needs to be punshied to the fullest.and what about those young children living in thaT house? he was endangering those poor children with toxic posioness plants.u should be ashamed of this you need to support your law enforcement not the criminals .

This is a great article, but sadly this is the first I've personally heard of Foster's case. The continued actions of both states are appalling, and highlight the need for major reform of federal, state and local laws. The following quote says it all:
"Apparently, Oklahoma has a lot of money to burn on this vindictiveness," he noted. "This is a sad and stupid case."

Add in $100,000 Cali has already spent, and our new President will have no way left to spin this idiocy. In my opinion, Will Foster is the perfect poster child for decriminalization. (please note, Mr. President, we are NOT talking about "legalization"; but instead discussing the appropriate legal process recommended by virtually all groups who have taken the actual time to study the situation at hand.)

Our new President is a smooth-talker, but if he's forced to answer for things like this then we will finally start to see real change. So, basically, my theory is that we need to use our growing voice in the press to force this issue. Right now, and specifically with this case in mind. Perhaps the incredible men and women of LEAP could even highlight this case in their discussions with officers and lawmakers, to help display the consequences of our idiotic laws, and underline the urgency of the matter.

There is no doubt that we've gained a lot of ground in the past few months, and there are now more people than ever who understand the failings of our current system. Even some of what's left of the mainstream press is calling for a public debate on the issue. Now is the time to start an open conversation with the President, and this case--along with the ongoing extradition of Marc Emery--offers a perfect display of the problems we are trying to fix.

Let us never forget that Republican "Christians" (such as those who rule states like OK, TX, VA, etc.) are equally as evil as Islamic Fundamenatlist zealots. The only difference is, is that the former use "law" and the force of the state rather than random murder, mayhem, and vandalism to inflict human misery.

Sounds like you just think MJ is a narcotic in which it is not. The man had some plants growing he was not manufacturing anything. I am going to write the Governors now because of your stupid and un educated comment. Wondering if you are one of the "law enforcers" that hides behind the law and is probally manufacturing narcotics or robbing dealers. for your own gain. And as the information goes he moved to CA and completed his parole. Sounds more like you just want revenge that OK let him move to CA and they noticed that he is now a law abidding citizen and OK cant stand for that. My Gosh look how stupid the first sentence OK gave him 93 years for a few plants (Gods gift to this earth and humans) and to be penalized for growing plants HMMMMM how stupid does that make Law Enforcement? We are waking up to the Control over us Humans that Law/Government doesnt like it. Maybe OK should stand down. With the population seeing that Law/Government is just trying to Control every thing in a persons life. Like Freedom of choice.

This is a very upsetting case. First off, I am willing to accept everyones' beliefs and everyone is entitled to an opinion on this subject, however I find that the continued harrassement of Will is very un-American.

The thing that law enforcement (in response to the law enforcement post above) needs to understand is that they are there to enforce existing laws, and not to decide what is right and what is wrong for everyone else. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion; if you believe marijuana is toxic and poisoness, don't smoke it, but at the same time do not attempt to tell other people how to live their lives. For as much as these people despise marijuana, there is an equal amount of people who have benefitted from its uses (even calming people down in otherwise hostile situations).

All I'm asking is that people stop being so one-dimensional and closed minded; everybody is different.

I would like to wish Will and his family the best of luck getting out of this ordeal, as he is obviously the victim of failed attempts to control by closed minded authority figures.

I personallly have three options for airports in my area. I will not be taking advantage of the Tulsa option from this point forward. This poor guy is a fine example of why Rep. Webb's new bill on justice reform is bound for passage. Jeez what a travesty! Just ignore that LEO from OK, it has to be a troll.

Whether it is Oklahoma Senator Inhofe positioning himself as the last senatorial holdout who denies the reality of global warming, or some frivolous Oklahoma prosecutor revisiting a senseless marijuana cultivation bust from 1993, Oklahoma continues to embarrass itself in front of the nation and the world with issues such as the Will Foster case.

Oklahoma’s governor should place greater emphasis upon his state’s relationship with those outside the state.  Public relations are critical for attracting new people, businesses and tourism to Oklahoma.  No one is attracted to states with nut-bag judicial systems.  That’s why such places are called “flyover states”.

The governor should consider focusing on real problems, such as the fact that Oklahoma ranks 42nd among states in median income and 10th among states for those living below the poverty line (15.3% of the population).  Despite the presence of a strong religious right wing influence in the state, or perhaps because of it, Oklahoma ranks 5th among states with the highest divorce rate.

Given the poverty and cultural deprivations of Oklahoma, made much worse in the current recession economy than the previous statistics indicate, the idea that such a state would blow $100,000 on a sixteen-year-old marijuana case is insane.  Oklahomans desperately need to rid themselves of some incompetent bureacrats and replace them with reasonable professionals who will watch the state's purse strings. 

Giordano

One of the most important concerns in this case is the fact that Will Foster is in chronic pain. The marijuana he was growing was for the purpose of alleviating that pain. What many people do not realize is how awful things are for chronic pain patients. So much of the "approved" medication and therapy do very little to help people who suffer day in and day out with relentless pain. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as Ibuprofen and many others are routinely prescribed to pain patients, but these drugs cause thousands of deaths every year from internal bleeding.

"In fact, serious side effects of NSAIDs, such as stomach bleeding, result in more than 100,000 hospitalizations and thousands of deaths each year in the U.S. " (direct quote from the American Gastroenterological Association, http://www.gastro.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5815)

NSAIDs, along with surgeries that don't work, painful injections, endless physical therapy, psychological counseling -- this is what the government approved medical treatment for pain looks like. But, natural medicines which actually work, such as marijuana and opiates, are criminalized.

Remember, when you are writing to the governors about Will Foster, that he is in very real, horrible pain and that marijuana gave him some relief from that pain.

From Old Europe (labeled by Donald Rumsfeld!) I feel with what is said. However, you voted for inadequate educated individualities from legislative, executive, judiciary. Reason too why you expose highest prisoner rate (probably apart from Russia) among developed democracies. It's really high time Senator Jim Webb and his task force make the change so you are not labeled Happy Sentencing.

I dont think anyone can deny public opinion supports the end of Marijuana Prohibition.

Drug laws are an abuse of law, freedom, and individual rights.

If prohibition didnt: create jobs in the hunting, bondage, and containment of humans,
reinforce high black market drug prices, or keep cheap viabel natural medications out of competition with big pharma synthetics, prohibition wouldnt even exist.

I believe in nature and God given gifts. I also firmly believe marijuana has spiritual/religious benifits as do many native cultures.

End the persecution turn your attention to the real social deviants on wall street who are causing real harm to the population at large.

Perhaps the name Oklahoma should be erased from the map, after all that state is a complete disgrace to humanity.

Let's call it "Indian Country"

OK became a state following invasion by settlers allowed
by treaty violation. It was a ghetto for displaced native tribes
who it was given to "forever". The backward fundamentalist
protestants never had a right to take it away. No matter how
established the state has become, it is illegitimate as a
political entity, since it was founded for land-avarice on a
lie. The land belongs to native peoples, not to life-hating
religious fanatics. All pretentions of legal and political
power from the "state of oklahoma" are as illegitimate as
itself and must be defied.

Dear Oklahoma, Did you know that the average I.Q. in your state is lower then Texas, lower then Texas! Oklahoma your number 1 and Texas number 2.

law enforcement in OK said: We do not like being made to look like ignorent fools in the drug war.you're just supporting another drug war criminal posing as "medical marijuana" please dont buy into that.he volatied preol and needs to be punshied to the fullest.and what about those young children living in thaT house? he was endangering those poor children with toxic posioness plants.u should be ashamed of this you need to support your law enforcement not the criminals .

I keep re-reading this and thinking about traffic tickets being misspelled in OKC. That and the Aggie joke "Did you hear about the Aggie that moved from Texas to Oklahoma and raised the IQ of both states?

He didn't violate preol (parole). The state of Oklahoma turned it over to California, but didn't like the way California did it. Gee, my father was like that all the time. So Oklahoma is committing double jeopardy and violating the civil rights of someone who is legal within the borders of the state law in which he is a legal resident. He's not a citizen of the Nation of Oklahoma, Webster.

I wonder what Oklahoma would do if he moved to Tijuana, where even the heavy drugs are legal for personal use?

Just remember that God made the plants, Sherlock. Not Esteban.

What a maroon!