Is that like crocheting?
The long arm of the law?
I’m kind of bemused that prescription strength ibuprofen is some kind of illicit substance.
When I was 12, I had the most agonizingly painful periods. I took Motrin, 400mg tablets, which at the time was prescription strength. I popped them 2 and 3 at a time every few hours during my period. It was that, or stay home in agony. It was properly prescribed by a doctor.
So what’s the big deal here? I really haven’t been following this case, but it seems to me that if someone is carrying a prescription drug that was legitimately theirs, who should make a fuss?
Heck, we had a diabetic girl who’d do her stick tests during class (attention seeking behavior, anyone?).
I think that the thinking is that should a medication be given to someone who isn’t the prescribed patient, an adverse reaction might occur. And then the school gets sued. Prescription meds should be administered by the school nurse.
Not that I agree or disagree with that policy necessarily.
I’m not in any way, shape or form defending the actions of the school. At all. By any means. Ever.
But to answer this specifically, in Massachusetts- and I would assume we’re not alone in this one- any kind of medication is supposed to be brought to the school nurse in a clearly labeled (student name, medication name, dosage, directions, physician’s name,etc) original prescription bottle and is only supposed to be dispensed by the school nurse. The kids can’t carry it. I don’t remember the age limitations and exceptions, but I’m sure this is the case at middle school level and below.
So it is “illicit” in that sense. Not illegal, but quite likely against their school policy.
What we’re talking about is a student’s right to privacy and protection against undue search and seizure versus a substantial government interest.
In this case, it’s about whether a student can expect not to get strip searched because of a suspicion of carrying perfectly legal medication for personal medicinal use versus the possibility that personal medication, in a pair of panties, will be given to another student. Then, that student will get sick. Then, that student will sue the school.
Good lord, are they afraid Mrs. Palsgraf is the one taking the medication?
We’re talking about denying a Constitutional right because there’s the potential of a chain of events stemming from a legal activity that may possibily lead to liability? That’s not a substantial government interest. There’s no way you can convince me otherwise.
That’s what you’re talking about. I was just chiming in on the policy of not letting students carry medications.
My customary nitpick: it’s “Chief Justice of the United States.” See 28 U.S.C. 1.
I met Justice Breyer when I was admitted to the USSC. He’s a law fraternity brother and a very nice guy. Anyone puts anything in his underwear, they’ll have to answer to ME!
Carry on.
Heck, my daughter got suspended for having No-Doz.
If I recall correctly, Cindy Lou Perchansky drew the line quite broadly back in 1966. For me, anyway.
I’m sorry, but all I know about this case is what I’ve read here – didn’t even click on any of the links – and I’m torn between laughing my ass off and weeping for the loss of all reason. Ye gods, what an intrusive, anti-civil liberties society we’ve become!
I can’t believe I’m the first one to suggest a rabbit.
“Just don’t make me go in that there Breyer patch!”
Does anyone else for some reason now think of ice cream when they read Associate Justice Breyer’s name?
What did they put in Justice Breyer’s pants?!
A Learned Hand?
You said it. I think there is or was a GD thread about the case.
Did you know what adding one letter to SCOTUS will get you?
SCROTUS
Heh heh…
I hope to heck the SCOTUS or a law fraternity of Justice Breyer is the sort that puts on skits at some annual show. And they do one about ‘What’s in Justice Breyer’s Pants.’ It’s the sort of thing that just deserves to live in infamy.
That said, I have a bad feeling about the outcome of this case.
Yeah, way back in post #8.
But now I’m thinking about what carrot-flavored ice cream would taste like.
Many law schools put on a yearly comedy-musical about the law. This will be a staple of them for years to come, I’m sure.