maximus22 on 17 August 2011
ramses01 said:
Simple answer is stupid drug laws. Probably 80-90% of those in jail from drug or drug related crimes. Legalize drugs, crime problem goes away. Quite simple really. Unfortunately, politicians are asshats with agendas and not rationale beings. |
You're both very wrong and veeeerrrry wrong. Around 12% of arrests are for drug abuse in the US. However, around 50% of all people arrested (for any crime mind you) test positive for drugs. So while yes drug related crime does make for a notable percentage of inmates, there is overwhelming evidence to the fact that drugs contribute to more crimes. So what is your real agenda for wanting drugs legalized?
Check it.
http://www2.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2009/data/table_31.html
Word to ya mutha.
