Racism

[McDad]

This is not true of everyone affected by the war on drugs, though. In fact, we're all affected by the war on drugs, one way or another. It just hits certain neighborhoods a lot harder than others.

And any lover of liberty wouldn't be concerned with the question of whether or not they broke the law. The concern should be with the law, and only the law.

Drug laws are inherently racist.

Enforcement of drug laws is racist.

which accurately describes your viewpoint?

 

[OrangeWayOfLife]

Drug laws are inherently racist.

Enforcement of drug laws is racist.

which accurately describes your viewpoint?

I'm beginning to learn that being a successful white person is racist as well

 

[n_huffhines]

Drug laws are inherently racist.

Enforcement of drug laws is racist.

which accurately describes your viewpoint?

Not really either, though there is truth to both statements, depending on how strict you are with semantics. It's more like the war on drugs disproportionately hits poor neighborhoods, but yes there is some element of racism in the way it's enforced.

 

[n_huffhines]

I'm beginning to learn that being a successful white person is racist as well

Somehow you managed to make yourself into a victim while simultaneously bragging about your success in a single sentence. That's some next level ish. :good!:

 

[Obsessed]

Not really either, though there is truth to both statements, depending on how strict you are with semantics. It's more like the war on drugs disproportionately hits poor neighborhoods, but yes there is some element of racism in the way it's enforced.

Maybe they wouldn't be living in a poor neighborhood if they didn't do drugs and applied themselves?

Rich folks get busted with drugs all the time huff. They just have the means to stay out of jail/prison.

 

[FLVOL69]

Somehow you managed to make yourself into a victim while simultaneously bragging about your success in a single sentence. That's some next level ish. :good!:

You sound jealous , that's very unbecoming..

 

[n_huffhines]

Maybe they wouldn't be living in a poor neighborhood if they didn't do drugs and applied themselves?

Rich folks get busted with drugs all the time huff. They just have the means to stay out of jail/prison.

Not all of them do drugs, but I mostly agree with the rest.

 

[n_huffhines]

You sound jealous , that's very unbecoming..

Well, I'll be sure to mind my etiquette at the debutante ball. What kind of dress will you be wearing Miss Manners?

 

[apevol]

It has to do with advanced metrics, huff will provide a graph for us simpletons.

Lay off man, that's the NBA forums territory.

 

[FLVOL69]

Well, I'll be sure to mind my etiquette at the debutante ball. What kind of dress will you be wearing Miss Manners?

Merely an observation huffy, chill out and take a few swats...mmmm Orange Kush

 

[Obsessed]

Not all of them do drugs, but I mostly agree with the rest.

I know most of them don't do drugs, but, it's present somewhere in the family. Poor decisions and lack of education.

The odds are against these young people at a early age. It sets a tone to their development.

Blaming white folks and the war on drugs doesn't solve the problem.

Maybe we should take the money spent on "the war on drugs" and put it in the school systems.

Sorry. Just typing out loud.

 

[n_huffhines]

Merely an observation huffy, chill out and take a few swats...mmmm Orange Kush

wtf, I can't hassle you in return?

 

[apevol]

Huff, can you get drunk now? Or do you have to works on your pythons again?

 

[FLVOL69]

wtf, I can't hassle you in return?

Of course you can, I'd be disappointed if you didn't ..😜

 

[n_huffhines]

I know most of them don't do drugs, but, it's present somewhere in the family. Poor decisions and lack of education.

The odds are against these young people at a early age. It sets a tone to their development.

Blaming white folks and the war on drugs doesn't solve the problem.

Maybe we should take the money spent on "the war on drugs" and put it in the school systems.

Sorry. Just typing out loud.

The key thing is we can only control so much at the government level. Can we fix neighborhoods by addressing things at the family level? I'd say that's fantasy land. We can, however, control whether or not there is a war on drugs. That's a very easy thing to change, and it would have a huge and net positive impact on poor neighborhoods.

 

[n_huffhines]

Huff, can you get drunk now? Or do you have to works on your pythons again?

I'm gonna run tonight in a couple hours, then I'll be having a porter I think...

What are you drinking?

 

[apevol]

Of course you can, I'd be disappointed if you didn't ..😜

You too man, get damn drunk with me. I'm in the middle of domestic turmoil, so the only logical solution is to get good and drunk. Maybe arrested

 

[apevol]

I'm gonna run tonight in a couple hours, then I'll be having a porter I think...

What are you drinking?

Extra stout, yeungling, assorted light beers once my taste buds have kicked the bucket and Makers Mark.

 

[Obsessed]

The key thing is we can only control so much at the government level. Can we fix neighborhoods by addressing things at the family level? I'd say that's fantasy land. We can, however, control whether or not there is a war on drugs. That's a very easy thing to change, and it would have a huge and net positive impact on poor neighborhoods.

I don't understand how making crack, pot, and meth legal, is going to make the poor neighborhoods better??

What positive impact is it going to have? Are they going to go apply for a job or go back to school because of it?

Are they not going to drop 5k on wheels and be a responsible parent because drugs are now legal?

I don't get it....

 

[Obsessed]

You too man, get damn drunk with me. I'm in the middle of domestic turmoil, so the only logical solution is to get good and drunk. Maybe arrested

Are you white?

If so, show them the "white" card. And you are golden.

 

[FLVOL69]

You too man, get damn drunk with me. I'm in the middle of domestic turmoil, so the only logical solution is to get good and drunk. Maybe arrested

I like the way you think, come on over and we'll pound a few and hit the bowl..😜😜😜

 

[apevol]

Are you white?

If so, show them the "white" card. And you are golden.

Why would I want that? Free biscuits and gravy every morning, and I get to sleep the hangover off as long as I want.

 

[n_huffhines]

Extra stout, yeungling, assorted light beers once my taste buds have kicked the bucket and Makers Mark.

Can't get Yuengling here, but that's my go-to lager when I'm back that way. Had some in Richmond earlier this month.

Just stay away from the rubbing alcohol. You don't wanna be learning braille.

 

[tumscalcium]

Drug laws are inherently racist.

Enforcement of drug laws is racist.

which accurately describes your viewpoint?

It's rather simple. You see, if a non-white individual breaks the law then the law is clearly racist. What's so hard to understand?

 

[n_huffhines]

I don't understand how making crack, pot, and meth legal, is going to make the poor neighborhoods better??

What positive impact is it going to have? Are they going to go apply for a job or go back to school because of it?

Are they not going to drop 5k on wheels and be a responsible parent because drugs are now legal?

I don't get it....

Well, for one, all those kids whose Dad is in jail because of the war on drugs are no longer in jail. Even if they don't live at home, that makes a huge difference in the lives of the young poor everywhere.

It will reduce violence. No more violent black market.

There are too many benefits to mention.