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Yes, that's often the case. Many interests (alcohol, police, private prisons) gain revenue from all the 'drug crimes' that really shouldn't be treated as severe
by inamberclad 3y ago
Yes, that's often the case. Many interests (alcohol, police, private prisons) gain revenue from all the 'drug crimes' that really shouldn't be treated as severely as they are. It's also a common excuse to arrest, search, and oppress minority groups while the affluent majority generally gets a pass.
- readthenotes1 3y agoThat's only half the story... I believe Stephen Brust said something like "Each law is an opportunity" (speaking from a criminal's viewpoint).
- mortureb 3y agoAnd honestly also from the cops perspective. It’s a way in.