Monday, November 9, 2009
Marijuana Arrests Are Up, Especially Among Blacks
Crime / Politics Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 8:08 AM
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As more and more states move toward marijuana legalization, law enforcement authorities have been cracking down heavily on pot and targeting African Americans. According to a new report, marijuana arrests have doubled nationwide since 1991 even though pot use has remained about the same. In addition, the report states that blacks are 270 percent more likely to be arrested on pot charges than whites, according to the Chron. Overall marijuana arrests also have increased at a faster rate in California than they have nationwide, despite generally liberal views on cannabis in the Golden State.
The report shows there is a clear disconnect between law enforcement and the public over pot. It also provides definitive proof that arresting people and locking them up has had no effect on marijuana use.
— Robert Gammon
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And that is EXACTLY the original intent of the law. From Anslinger to Nixon and beyond.
Any questions?
Richard Steeb, San Jose California
Yep, just another tool to persecute minorities. I lived near Detroit for several years. Gangs of thugs with badges were going around threatening to plant cocaine on people unless they paid these cops thousands of dollars. Of course, minorities were exclusively targeted. It was all over the local news, but hardly made it into the corporate national media. What a surprise! No wonder the cops are against legalization.
- CC
What is the name of this report?
Do you have a link to it?
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