I'm confused. If the quantity of marijuana was enough to justify breaking down someone's door like that, wouldn't it make sense to stake the place out and do some research first? I think I would want to collect the names and identities of everyone living there and observe who comes and goes. If it's not worth doing some research then it's not worth entering the way these cops did.
I found an article that claims the package of marijuana weighed 32 lbs. That's not a small quantity, but at the same time there is legislation being proposed right now to legalize pot and it has the support of some US representatives.
A resolution before US Congress that would decriminalize marijuana possession and use for responsible adults now has six co-sponsors, including crucial support from members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Atlanta Progressive News has learned.
I'm not saying that law enforcement should ignore standing laws, but I think it would be reasonable to consider the actual threat to the community before risking lives with this type of action. An innocent person could have easily been shot in this case.
