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thoughtcrimeboss
@thoughtcrimeboss
I'm arguing with a cop on Twitter right now about drug prohibition. He literally thinks that no one ever goes to prison for simple drug possession. What he doesn't realize is that often the imprisonment comes long after he arrests someone and they bail out. Follow the victim of a felony drug possession charge for a few years and you will see the true cost of this bullshit. Loss of employment, loss of custody of children, loss of drivers licenses, endless fines, and probation. For an example, possession of any amount of MDMA is automatically a felony in Texas. So let's say Johnny the Texas college student gets caught with one dose of MDMA. Luckily he's got some money and gets a lawyer, so he gets to do a diversion program to avoid the felony conviction. Then he fails two drug tests for cannabis. Oops, Johnny gets kicked out of diversion program because the State considers him a worthless drug addict. Now he goes back to court, pleas guilty to felony drug possession and is sentenced to probation.
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Jared 🎩
@javabu.eth
Assuming you support the legalization of all drugs?
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thoughtcrimeboss
@thoughtcrimeboss
Yes that is correct, full legalization would be the best IMHO. Legalization and a regulated market for adults a la' alcohol/tobacco would be second best and still a huge win compared to now. Decriminalization is third best but doesn't fix many of the problems that come with the black market.
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