Kinda fucking stupid how the war on drugs disproportionately affects poor people because poor people don’t always have the means to do their drugs in private or “acceptable” settings.

It would be a good dose of karma if the kids from rich families who can do drugs without impunity had to suddenly face criminal charges like a poor person.

Maybe calling the cops isn’t even necessary (they probably won’t even show up, because cops). We could just record them doing drugs and submit that as evidence.

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      I think you’re right. Even if the police did come out, the chances of arrest; charges being made and then; prosecution is slim if they 1) are rich enough that the police decide to NFA it due to internal politics, 2) the police deciding to NFA in case the person is friends, or perceived to be friends with city/council officials, or 3) have a half descent lawyer / barrister firm they have on retention.

      As one copper one said to me: “yea, it’s shit. But what ya’ gonna do?”

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      8 months ago

      Those some people pay for the politicians that perpetuate the war on drugs because it doesn’t affect them personally.

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        Using state violence as a weapon against those you dislike is always wrong, no matter how hilariously ironic it would be.

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    Cops won’t move for some person using illegal drug in a private party

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      Laws aren’t going to change until rich people start being inconvenienced by them.