Article 15
Dr. House slayer
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Why not? A guy caught for his second DUI isn't necessarily a violent offender either, but he deserves to be in jail.
And that doesn't address the fact that the guy lied. His specific claim was that he knew a lot of first time possession felons in Oklahoma.
Just as I believe a state should have the right to legalize MJ if they wish, I also believe a state should have the right to throw people in jail for possession if they wish.
But t his notion that the prisons of this country are over flowing with people who did nothing except get caught for their first offense of simple possession is a joke. Anyone with common sense knows that, arguing differently weakens the argument.
You're right people don't go to jail for simple marijuana possession. The fact that it goes on your record though is retarded. It closes doors or can make certain things more difficult than they have to be later in life. If you get picked up for weed it can ruin your career. It's pretty senseless.
Whats senseless is when someone knows what you just said and smokes anyway and gets caught and then wonders why they can't get a job.
Well I doubt they would be wondering why they can't get a job but because the law is senseless in my view, so are the legal ramifications.
I do get your point though.