Michael Phelps Smokes Weed: Another reason why the War on Drugs is ridiculous

News: 14 time gold medalist Michael Phelps has smoked weed:
This article from Citizen Sugar was illuminating.

"Eight people, most of whom had the unfortunate privilege of partying with Olympic great Michael Phelps, have been arrested in Richland County, South Carolina. Seven have been charged with drug possession and one with distribution. The party where the illegal activity went down, happened way back in November.

Authorities have also located and confiscated the bong that Michael Phelps put to his mouth in that infamous picture. It wasn't so hard, considering the owner was trying to sell it on eBay for $100,000. The owner, who wasn't at the party, is one of the eight people being charged. So far Phelps has dodged any legal recourse.

The sheriff maintains that he cannot turn a blind eye, after the picture of Phelps presented compelling evidence that a crime had happened in his jurisdiction."

Obviously weed has not hurt his performance. The consequences of the law could, however.

Comments

  1. E.m.K.February 11, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    That ... is a brilliantly awesome idea: WEEDIES! The midnight snack of champions ...

    ReplyDelete
  2. CrystalFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    WEEDIES! Brilliant!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Nicholas James WestFebruary 14, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Do you think medical marijuana would help me as a musician?

    ReplyDelete
  4. ChristopherFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Nicholas,

    MEDICAL marijuana would only help you if music was your disease.

    ReplyDelete

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