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ecib · 3942 days ago · link · · parent · post: Russell Brand: Philip Seymour Hoffman is another victim of extremely stupid drug laws
There is a fourth, which is related to prejudice, and that is political gain. Politicians have spent so many decades manufacturing prejudice that they are now rewarded by the populace in being merciless to sick people. It is evil.Now we are aware that our drug laws aren't working and that alternatives are yielding positive results, why are we not acting? Tradition? Prejudice? Extreme stupidity? The answer is all three.