I think this whole thing is ridiculous. It is absurd for a 17 year old to get 10 years for this. I'm only 1 year older than he was at that time and I can tell you first hand that 1 grade gap in high school means very little, and kids are getting older younger every year. Also to those of you who consider anyone who has every used an illegal drug as a "druggie" I think you need to look more carefully at that. I have never used any drugs (except alcohol, which is of course illegal for me at this point) but plenty of my friends smoke pot occaisonally. They do it for fun, just like the rest of the kids drink. In no way are they druggies, they just like to experience a different buzz from time to time. Also to those who said they NEVER broke the law in college, you guys never had a drink before your 21st birthday?