@B2XQWN2New Democratic 2mos2MO
The catastrophic failure of the war on drugs is evident in its $1 trillion price tag since 1971, which has only succeeded in creating a violent black market where drug profits fuel illegal gun trafficking, particularly through easily accessible American firearms. In contrast, Portugal's 2001 decriminalization saw drug deaths plummet from 80 to 3 per million by 2015, while HIV infections dropped 95% as people safely sought treatment. The current system has imprisoned 374,000 Americans for drug offenses - disproportionately affecting minorities who are 3.73 times more likely to be arrested… Read more
@9H2QR6Y1yr1Y
I would ideally have those serving time for drug use released all together. Prison is very harsh and dangerous, to force someone into that situation for having an addiction that cannot be cured without assistance is cruel and barbaric.
@9FS426B2yrs2Y
Studies (Pew polls, etc.) have shown that tougher jail sentences regarding drug use does little to solve the personal, family or social ills which plague society. Reduce sentences and focus governmental efforts upon actual treatment and rehabilitation.
@B38K4D7Independent 1mo1MO
Our efforts to prevent it are statistically ineffective at best and highly costly. Drug use is not the problem. Health/mental, the ability to control your life is the issue. Why keep using bandaids, when a surgery is needed.
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