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This manner of thinking is why we have issues such as black people being disproportionately affected by Marijuana laws or large fines/punishments for relatively
by fzeroracer 8y ago
This manner of thinking is why we have issues such as black people being disproportionately affected by Marijuana laws or large fines/punishments for relatively benign things such as jaywalking.
The way we doll out punishment in America ends up being a slap on the wrist for the rich and wealthy and devasting for the poor and minorities.
- coldtea 8y agoWell, like Anacharsis told to Solon (the lawmaker) in 6 BC Athens: "[Your] laws are no different from spiders' webs. They'll restrain anyone weak and insignificant who gets caught in them, but they'll be torn to shreds by people with power and wealth".
- rarrarrarr 8y agoThat's a nice quote -- I wasn't familiar with Anacharsis, so I read up on him. For what it's worth, considering he came to Athens in 589 BC[0], I think your date of 6 BC is a little off. [0]: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anacharsis https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anacharsis
- coldtea 8y agoFor what it's worth, I meant 6th century BC (seeing that I mentioned Solon et al, and not Romans being around).
- rarrarrarr 8y agoAh, that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification. Have a great day!