06-03-2011, 01:04 PM
(06-03-2011, 12:29 PM)thekid65 Wrote: Because I believe that the drug sentencing laws are too harsh for the common user. The article cited a dealer example..but if you look at the laws in most states, you'll note that the same type of disparity is there for simple possession charges.
You also think the constitution is a living document that should be changed. But that's another topic.

The really simple fact about crack is that it is being used on the street in such a way that it self perpetuates, they give it away to younger kids so that the addiction continues and so does the money.
while I agree that it is the drug of choice for the inner city, and that largely it is african americas who use it daily and that may be seen as a targeted group, the first shots are fired by the dealers and the targets of those dealers are young inner city kids, this point alone should make dealing a death sentence.
But in all it's wisdom our justice dept thinks that lowering the penalty is the answer, many of these small users turn to dealing to support their own habit again a self perpetuating problem.
The course taken is in response to a continuing theme set up by the administration and that is that all the laws in this country are racist in origin and have to be changed.
The information is out there kid, just go and look and see what is being done.
The over crowding in the prisons in cali are another example, take a look at who stands to benefit from the release of inmates.
The plan is evident and the steps are clear if you can un cloud your thinking long enough to see it.
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