Eli5 how decriminalization of drugs lowers rates
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In addition to a bunch of great comments, The War on Drugs (TWOD) has allowed Police and Justice to rebrand racism. Other institutions have slowly evolved and are weeding out systemic racism, but Police and Justice have simply rebranded it. It’s not a black community, it’s a drug zone.
Nixon created TWOD and outright said it was to jail black and counterculture activists under the guise of health and safety. Politicians have dragged out TWOD for political, “tough on crime,” points for decades (lookin at you Joe Biden).
I don’t think substantive Police and Justice reform can begin until we treat drugs/addiction like adults instead of just prohibiting it. Legalize, tax, regulate. It’s the only definitive way to get a handle on it.
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