Willie Nelson was busted with a personal amount of marijuana on his tour bus last fall. Of course, it probably would've been a much bigger surprise if the search turned up nothing, but in this day and age, where many touring musicians have doctor recommendations allowing them to legally "medicate" in home states such as California and Colorado, not many people care. Especially when there are natural disasters, political upheavals and even revolutions to deal with.Indeed, that's the kind of the stance that the prosecutor in Nelson's case seems to be taking.
TMZ reports that the prosecutor would be willing to let Nelson's punishment fit an increasingly popular perception of the crime -- rather than let him face up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine -- if the country icon sings 'Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain' inside the courtroom. Then, all will be forgiven, and the 77-year-old country singer will have to pay just a $100 penalty.




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Willie Nelson is one of my very favorite singers, so calm, so human. I am delighted that he's still making occasional videos-- like the one where he sungs "No one thinks I'm funny anymore". If he likes to smoke pot, that's his choice, and we should totally accept it.
Billy Stoneman
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Put that old druggie in jail already..What in the hell is keeping this pot head out verses someone else..This dude is just a druggie and has lost any little talent he had a long time ago..
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Just because weed is illegal does not make it a bad drug! If you haven't tried don't bash it! Good lord Alcohol is waaay worse this weed and it's legal! I have plenty of friends who like to abuse Alcohol but weeds just something you can't do that with:)
you are obviously not really with it Bill, Willie is the king, he is fabulous and a great musician, smoking pot is a lot better for you than booze. Sorry you have such a negative nanny attitude there Bill, maybe you should try some pot and get over your bad self.
It's so lame to hold Willie on these charges. Pot is not harmful. Alcohol contributes to the death of thousands each year, but since the government makes tons of cash from it, they keep it legal. Marijuana should be legalized so that we can concentrate our efforts to much more important causes. It is a naturally occuring plant that has been used medicinaly for thousands of years, and to tell you the truth, is a very relaxing and soothing thing that many high ranking officials enjoy. They just don't want you to know it, cause they are "Above the Law". Legalize it and be done with this ridiculous waste of tax-payer money.
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I vote for you!
What a joke. I think I'll rob a bank...that should be worth two songs and a duet.
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there is a lot of difference between robbing a bank and smoking pot Rick you dork
G-Spotter,, You so right.
I would much rather be around a weeds smoker, then to have to sit next to a drinker, they are loud, obnoxious and at times plain rude. I never once woke up after smoking weed, and thought, oh no,, I have to make some phone calls to apologize for my bad conduct.
But after having a few drinks, I have to make several phone calls, and then try to find my car...
True story.
I love Willie, hes one of the last good ole boys.
I wish him all the very best in life.
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Oh to be rich and famous, get out of trouble for a song.....
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Incredible....
I'm a big Willie Nelson fan and have been for years....BUT....this makes a joke of our criminal justice system!! Will everyone be given the same "plea agreement"???
Either legalize marijuana or impose the law as it was written....that is for elected officials to decide....and you make your decision at the polls!!!!
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leave Wille alone hell never change
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Sarah you hit it on the head pot is illegal period and until it isn't he is breaking the law...I would strongly try to get his bus for forfeiture if I had my chance..It would bring a nice price at the county auction. And, that could be put back into drug control. He has a problem paying taxes as well..A dude that makes the money he does and refuses to pay his part is a no good dog to me..And, T if you want to call him a king well I say get a life dude...I feel sorry for folks that need to look up to folks that are druggies...DUDE GET A LIFE>>>>>>>>
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