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"[@Fleetfoot":](/forums/dis/topics/the-horrific-consequences-of-the-war-on-drugs-discussion?post_id=5022#post_5022
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Thanks. :)


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[@darkdoomer":](/forums/dis/topics/the-horrific-consequences-of-the-war-on-drugs-discussion?post_id=5021#post_5021

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This is anecdotal, but I'd like to point out that a good friend of mine used to deal marijuana. and hHe has a job and is a kind and valued member of his community. Just putting "a bullet" in him would've been outrageous, and we would've lost a bright young mind. He also was not the type back then to think he could've gotten caught by the legal system. In fact, "[studies show that harsher sentences do not deter crime":](https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/does-being-tough-on-crime-actually-deter-crime/) in the first place.


 
Anywho, I think Fleetfoot made a good suggestion by encouraging us to "take a breather." I know I often have difficulty maintaining a sound mind if I get caught up in the moment with things like these, so I'll be back at a later date, hopefully among others who have more rational and productive discourse. Peace. ~

"@Fleetfoot":/forums/dis/topics/the-horrific-consequences-of-the-war-on-drugs-discussion?post_id=5022#post_5022
Thanks. :)


"@darkdoomer":/forums/dis/topics/the-horrific-consequences-of-the-war-on-drugs-discussion?post_id=5021#post_5021

This is anecdotal, but I'd like to point out that a good friend of mine used to deal marijuana and he has a job and is a kind and valued member of his community. Just putting "a bullet" in him would've been outrageous, and we would've lost a bright young mind. He also was not the type back then to think he could've gotten caught by the legal system. In fact, "studies show that harsher sentences do not deter crime":https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/does-being-tough-on-crime-actually-deter-crime/ in the first place.

Anywho, I think Fleetfoot made a good suggestion by encouraging thouse engaging in heated debates like these to "take a breather." I know I often have difficulty maintaining a sound mind if I get caught up in the moment with things like these, so I'll be back at a later date, hopefully among others who have more rational and productive discourse. Peace. ~

"@Fleetfoot":/forums/dis/topics/the-horrific-consequences-of-the-war-on-drugs-discussion?post_id=5022#post_5022
Thanks. :)


"@darkdoomer":/forums/dis/topics/the-horrific-consequences-of-the-war-on-drugs-discussion?post_id=5021#post_5021

This is anecdotal, but I'd like to point out that a good friend of mine used to deal marijuana and he has a job and is a kind and valued member of his community. Just putting "a bullet" in him would've been outrageous, and we would've lost a bright young mind. He also was not the type back then to think he could've gotten caught by the legal system. In fact, "studies show that harsher sentences do not deter crime":https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/does-being-tough-on-crime-actually-deter-crime/ in the first place.

Anywho, I think Fleetfoot made a good suggestion by encouraging those engaging in heated debates like these to "take a breather." I know I often have difficulty maintaining a sound mind if I get caught up in the moment with things like these, so I'll be back at a later date, hopefully among others who have more rational and productive discourse. Peace. ~

:)

"@Fleetfoot":/forums/dis/topics/the-horrific-consequences-of-the-war-on-drugs-discussion?post_id=5022#post_5022
Thanks. :)


"@darkdoomer":/forums/dis/topics/the-horrific-consequences-of-the-war-on-drugs-discussion?post_id=5021#post_5021

This is anecdotal, but I'd like to point out that a good friend of mine used to deal marijuana and he has a job and is a kind and valued member of his community. Just putting "a bullet" in him would've been outrageous, and we would've lost a bright young mind. He also was not the type back then to think he could've gotten caught by the legal system. In fact, "studies show that harsher sentences do not deter crime":https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/does-being-tough-on-crime-actually-deter-crime/ in the first place.

Anywho, I think Fleetfoot made a good suggestion by encouraging those engaging in heated debates like these to "take a breather." I know I often have difficulty maintaining a sound mind if I get caught up in the moment with things like these, so I'll be back at a later date, hopefully among others who prhacticve a more rational and productive discourse. Peace. ~

:)

"@Fleetfoot":/forums/dis/topics/the-horrific-consequences-of-the-war-on-drugs-discussion?post_id=5022#post_5022
Thanks. :)


"@darkdoomer":/forums/dis/topics/the-horrific-consequences-of-the-war-on-drugs-discussion?post_id=5021#post_5021

This is anecdotal, but I'd like to point out that a good friend of mine used to deal marijuana and he has a job and is a kind and valued member of his community. Just putting "a bullet" in him would've been outrageous, and we would've lost a bright young mind. He also was not the type back then to think he could've gotten caught by the legal system. In fact, "studies show that harsher sentences do not deter crime":https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/does-being-tough-on-crime-actually-deter-crime/ in the first place.

Anywho, I think Fleetfoot made a good suggestion by encouraging those engaging in heated debates like these to "take a breather." I know I often have difficulty maintaining a sound mind if I get caught up in the moment with things like these, so I'll be back at a later date, hopefully among others who practice a more rational and productive discourse. Peace. ~

:)