Staff Reports
A man caught with 10 pounds of marijuana in an Atlanta traffic stop tried blaming the rental car company. Police pulled over a vehicle rented from Avis containing massive quantities of illegal drugs. The driver claimed no responsibility, arguing “it’s a rental” to avoid possession charges. This brazen excuse highlights the entitlement plaguing our justice system.
Authorities encountered the suspect during a routine stop. Inside the Avis rental vehicle, officers discovered packaged marijuana clearly intended for distribution. The driver immediately distanced himself from the drugs. He insisted the rental status absolved him of guilt, a tactic drug traffickers increasingly exploit.
This pathetic defense shows criminals’ growing boldness. Traffickers rent vehicles precisely to create “plausible deniability” when caught. They cynically manipulate rental agreements knowing prosecutors must prove possession knowledge. Such legal loopholes endanger communities by shielding dealers.
Atlanta struggles with rental car crimes, including a stolen Avis SUV that crippled innocent bystanders during a police chase. Rental companies ban illegal activities in contracts, yet criminals ignore rules. Avis explicitly forbids transporting controlled substances or using vehicles for felonies. Violators face contract termination and liability.
Hardworking Americans know accountability matters. If you drive a car, you’re responsible for its contents—period. Real citizens don’t hide behind rental agreements when caught breaking laws. This “not my car” excuse mocks law-abiding taxpayers who follow rules.
Liberal policies enable such lawlessness. Weak drug enforcement and refusal to secure borders flood streets with narcotics. While conservatives demand order, progressives coddle criminals with reduced penalties and “social justice” excuses. This rental car incident proves their approach fails.
Prosecutors must throw the book at this suspect. Ten pounds of marijuana signals large-scale dealing, not personal use. Courts should impose maximum sentences without plea deals. Any leniency tells traffickers they can exploit rental systems without consequence.
America needs zero tolerance for drug crime. Secure borders, mandatory minimums, and empowered police are essential. Until we punish traffickers harshly, rental cars will keep becoming rolling drug warehouses. Patriotism means defending our streets, not making excuses for those who poison them.
