TLDR, this is a very critical review of a book that argues that the draconian Rockefeller anti-drug laws passed in NY State in the 1970's were not only strongly

TLDR, this is a very critical review of a book that argues that the draconian Rockefeller anti-drug laws passed in NY State in the 1970's were not only strongly supported by the African-American community, but would likely not have passed without said community's support. The author's response to the review is equally long and detailed [0]. I recommend reading both if you have the time. [0]: http://bostonreview.net/books-ideas/response-michael-javen-fortner-donna-murch-black-silent-majority http://bostonreview.net/books-ideas/response-michael-javen-f...