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Old 06-24-2011, 08:51 AM
 
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You guys do realize that de-criminalization of non-violent drug offenses is the most effective way to substantially reduce the prison population?
That would take the fun away from people that think government should have the right to decide whether or not a person should be alive.
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Old 06-24-2011, 09:01 AM
 
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Maybe instead of salivating over the opportunity to execute a mentally retarded person, we could re-examine our insane drug laws to stop our prisons from overflowing with non-violent offenders who are going to get out with a world class education in organized crime.
Amen. This is gaining more traction, too, especially since the new bill sponsored by Ron Paul and Barney Frank has been introduced. A lot of news stations covering it. Our nation's drug laws are stupid and dumb.
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