Education Leighann Adair, Third-Grader: Busted For Jolly Rancher Possession, 1 week suspension

[The Straight Story]

A third-grader in a small Fort Bend school district has received a week-long suspension because of a rogue Jolly Rancher consumed at lunch, KHOU reported.

The parents are upset, and the incident seems to stem from confusion over state nutrition guidelines. We're sure it will all get settled.

But our question is -- what the hell is up with Jolly Ranchers and despicable criminal acts?

Last month we reported on someone trying to smuggle Meth, pot, Ecstasy -- and Jolly Ranchers -- into a state prison. A TDCJ spokeswoman told us a Death Row inmate once requested Jolly Ranchers as a last meal.

​Is there something we don't know about Jolly Ranchers? Besides that they suck, for the most part?

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2010/05/jolly_rancher_detention.php

We will give up anything to feel safe/for protection. Who needs freedom, happiness, joy, etc? Your body, their choice.

Same basic mentality - we will save you from your choices, we know best for you - and to folks who believe that on things from abortion to other areas, stay out of my choices and those for my kids.

Sadly, puritan saviors come in many flavors.

[donco6]

1. Never heard of such a law.

We have regs regarding what we can sell kids in school, what we can have in vending machines, but taking candy away? Nope.

[blogslut]

2. Jolly Ranchers DO NOT suck

They may glue your teeth together but their flavors are the best.

[kentauros]

3. What is it about Jolly Ranchers?

Here's another story that includes these demonic candies. I was just reading it today in the print version of the Houston Press, same blog:

TDCJ's Intercept Of Drug-Filled Toolbox Ruins Inmates' Day

:)

[cloudbase]

4. It's a gateway candy.

Jolly Ranchers today, perhaps an Almond Joy tomorrow.