Texas legislator drops marijuana cigarette while speaking on floor

[proud2BlibKansan]

Last edited Mon Jun 3, 2013, 10:03 PM - Edit history (1)

Satire ~

While speaking during the Texas legislative session, representative Tom Alvin (R) Altruria, dropped something unexpected on the House floor. Upon picking up the item, cameras caught a glimpse of what appeared to be a marijuana cigarette.

He quickly put it back in his pocket as legislators looked on and then continued to speak. Several DPS officers were on hand but did not seem concerned about Rep. Alvin’s possession of an illegal substance.

Ironically, the bill being discussed pertained to decreasing penalties for the possession of small amounts of cannabis. If passed, the bill would change state law and no longer jail those with small amounts and would instead only require a fine.

Rep. Alvin spoke in opposition to the bill stating “marijuana is a deadly and dangerous drug. It ruins people’s lives and is so addictive that people can become hooked on it just by touching it. We have to keep in mind that allowing any steps towards its legalization will ensure that children have access to this drug. Only by keeping it illegal and imposing tough sentences can we continue to ensure that this plant is no longer consumed by people who should not have it.”

more . . . http://tribuneherald.net/2013/06/03/texas-legislator-drops-marijuana-cigarette-while-speaking-on-floor/

[Cirque du So-What]

1. Altruria, huh?

I've heard some stories about wild parties down that way.

[jberryhill]

2. Lol

Good one.

[NightWatcher]

3. 'Cuse me sir, you dropped your hypocrisy on the floor

They want to keep it illegal because they get their shit from cops who take it off kids.

[lunasun]

17. +1 same thought here

[SammyWinstonJack]

22. oh yeah!

[Sekhmets Daughter]

4. So he was touching it...does that mean he's 'addicted'

There is no end to the stupidity that comes from these conservative hypocrites.

[Autumn]

5. Marijuana for me, but not for thee

Fucking lousy creep.

[msongs]

6. "appered to be"???any rolled yourself cigarette looks the same. inappropriate conclusion drawn nt

[Lucinda]

10. +1

[Mariana]

11. Exactly. Shouldn't assume it's a joint.

Although the idiocy of his statements do seem to indicate that he's under the influence of something. What straight and sober individual is going to say the stupid shit that he said?

Any rolled up piece of paper can look like a joint. Back in high school, my friend and I once rolled up some fake joints to rile up the school narcotics officer and the vice principal. This was back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and you had to actually have illegal drugs in your possession in order to be arrested and/or expelled. As I recall, the school nark had a pretty good sense of humour about it when he realized we'd faked him out. The vice principal didn't.

[eShirl]

13. yep.. and no cigarette TAX when you roll your own

I'm just guessing he, as a Republican, is averse to taxes

[jmowreader]

7. Marijuana ruined Rep. Alvin's life, apparently...

It seems to have turned him into a Republican.

[TexasTowelie]

16. He isn't the only one:

[chervilant]

8. Hypocrisy, thy name is Tom Alvin... eom

[GReedDiamond]

9. Apparently this story is fictional...

...The Tribune Herald appears to be a satirical web site.

There is no such place as Altruria, TX, and Republican Texas State Representative Tom Alvin apparently does not exist, either.

Competition for The Onion?

[proud2BlibKansan]

12. Too funny. I heard it on the radio today.

LOL

MSM fooled. Imagine that.

[dballance]

26. It has gotten so hard to tell satire from reality.

I would have bought it. Except I would have considered the possibility he's a good 'ole boy and rolls his own tobacco cigarettes.

[SunSeeker]

19. LOL. Of course, the true stories are even crazier...anti-gay senator caught in wide stance, etc.

[Occulus]

14. "I'd like to say something to those who think cannabis use is 'dangerous' to everyone everywhere.

I told you so. Pay me, bitches."

- Karma

[TexasTowelie]

15. It doesn't count unless it's a bag.

[Doctor_J]

18. If this guy were a Dem he'd be forced out by Wednesday morning

by Hate Radio. But IOKIYAAR

[lonestarnot]

20. And no one asked him to light it for evidentiary purposes?

[Adsos Letter]

21. Never Mind

Just saw post #9.

But if it had been true then the statement "...so addictive that people can become hooked on it just by touching it." would have represented a degree of stupidity which no words could adequately address.

[sadbear]

24. Where the hell is Altruria?

Check out the headlines on the right side of the webpage: "Tim Tebow declared worse than all third-string NFL quarterbacks."

[Rowdyboy]

25. Would be hilarious if it was true...As a joke its pretty lame....To each his or her own though

[voteearlyvoteoften]

27. Priceless