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This is a blog about revaluating Cannabis, but also about the real damage being done by the prohibition of drugs as a social policy. The book described below is about a first-time drug offender who was victimized by the drug war rather than healed by it. This information is being included here to point out what is true of prohibition of any drug or herb -- that the penalties being inflicted by the government are worse for society than the crimes. Under such circumstances, respect for the rule of law is the casualty, and we all suffer under that condition.
"Life on the Outside: The Prison Odyssey of Elaine Bartlett", a
powerful new book by Jennifer Gonnerman is the first major work of journalism on the subject of re-entry: the challenge of leaving prison and re-entering the free world.
This journey will be taken by millions of Americans in the coming years and will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the economics, safety, and soul of our nation.
"The Rockefeller Drug Laws were put into effect to show that New
York State was tough on crime, but when you look at the case of
Elaine Bartlett you don't think tough on crime but human rights
violation, cruel and unusual punishment, or just plain immoral."
-- Charles Grodin, actor and author of I Like It Better When
You're Funny
http://www.lifeontheoutside.com/
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