Don't Tase Me Bro!

Kathryn Winkfein, a 72-year-old grandmother was pulled over for going 60mpr in a 45mpr zone. You can see in the above video how things took a turn for the worse when she refused to sign the cop. After telling him repeatedly that she’s getting back in her car and attempting to do so she says, “Give me the ******* thing, I’ll sign it.” He shoves her then threatens to taser her…and keeps his promise. Source
First I thought, ‘Damn that sucks.’ Ok I’m lying. First I laughed…THEN I thought ‘Damn that sucks.’ I mean, she’s an old lady dude. You’re telling me tasing her was the only way to get control of her. What do you guys think? Was this excessive force or would you have tased the old bitty to get her to shut up.

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We Live in a Sick World

Some sicko’s solution to keeping a man apparently involved brutally murdering her child:
A mother was convicted Friday of killing her month-old daughter by burning her in a microwave oven, with jurors rejecting a defense attorney’s claims there was evidence that someone else was responsible. China Arnold, 28, showed no reaction when the jury’s verdict was announced and then lowered her head, looking down at the defense table. She was found guilty of aggravated murder and faces the death penalty when sentenced. Arnold was accused of killing daughter Paris Talley in 2005. A judge declared a mistrial in February, and the retrial began August 18. Jury deliberations started Thursday following closing arguments. Prosecutors said Arnold intentionally put her baby in the microwave oven and cooked the child to death after a fight with her boyfriend. Arnolds’ cellmate testified that Arnold confessed to putting the baby in the microwave and turned it on because she was worried her boyfriend would leave her if he found out the child wasn’t his. Source
I’mma call up the Monday Night Prayer Group because at this point only the most high and merciful lord can help this lost, lost child.

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5,000 Wacky Tabacky Plants Found at Girl Scout Camp

Police discovered thousands of marijuana plants growing on the outskirts of Limberlost Girl Scout camp in Indiana. Some of the plants were on the land of a local resident but most of the 5,000 plants were found on camp grounds.
Three people were arrested in connection with the crime. Mario Camacho, Mariano Gonzales and a juvenile (none of which have any connection to the camp) were thrown in the clink after police found the farm. Source
Whew! When I first read the headline of this story it broke my heard. I pictured a scene like in New Jack City where there were naked chicks packaging cocaine, except in my head I saw girl scouts in their little girl scout uniforms putting weed into dime bags. Sighs…makes me feel SOOOO much better that the Girl Scout organization had nothing to do with this.
And just because I made a random New Jack City reference I feel the need to include a clip. PS-From the 3:00 mark on its like the most awesome thing I’ve ever seen. Enjoy!


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Boy is Suspended Over Skittles

Michael Sheridan, an eighth grader in Connecticut lost his position as class VP, was barred from attending and honors student dinner, and suspended for a day. Why” for buying a bag of Skittles from a classmate. School spokeswoman Catherine Sullivan-DeCarlo says the New Haven school system banned candy sales in 2003 as part of a district wide school wellness policy.
Michael's suspension has been reduced from three days to one, but he has not been reinstated as class vice president.
He says he didn't realize his candy purchase was against the rules -- although he did notice the student selling the Skittles on February 26 was being secretive. Source
This is ri-damn-diculous! It was just a bag of Skittles and this boy is an honors student for Pete’s sake! Cut him a break. Skittles ain’t never done me wrong that’s for damn sure (ask my sister about my OCD way of consuming the bite-sized pieces of heaven). I mean they make mouths happy! Wait, that’s Twizzlers. Whatever! This punishment is way too severe…couldn’t they like just tell him not to do it again and move on?