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Guess what: inmates are going to get high regardless of whether idiotic book bans are put in place or not. That being the case, it's clearly better to allow th
by Bud 5y ago
Guess what: inmates are going to get high regardless of whether idiotic book bans are put in place or not.
That being the case, it's clearly better to allow the books than not.
- CoastalCoder 5y agoYou make an interesting point. > "(As an aside, learn to spell "heroin".)" Just my 2 cents, but I think that phrasing may come across as harsh. Keeping things civil is a big part of keeping HN's discussions interesting.
- Avshalom 5y agoWhen discussing horrifying moral stains on a country maybe 'keeping [it] interesting' isn't a real high priority for some people.
- Bud 5y agoYou're right, it was too harsh and I have deleted it. I guess I just get a little upset about drug-policy moralizing from people who, well, can't spell the name of the drug in question. But I still should have been more civil
- anonymouse008 5y agoAgain, I appreciate your help in this arena. For context, the story was told in 'dope' form, so I did edit that at least. I have no specific morality with drugs and thought it was so sad to see the product of what we have collectively built, so I was happy to play a small part in righting those wrongs. And yes, written on a mobile device so not the best proofreading, nor am I a perfect writer (re And).
- kingcharles 5y agoThis is absolutely true. There is nothing else to do. The incarcerated people will always, always find a way to get stuff in. Shit, I even saw one lawyer bringing in weed for his client. That was fucked up. I wouldn't risk my license for that.
- runarberg 5y agoAnd it probably becomes even more true if there is nothing for the prisoners to do all day except getting high.