Oh yes, historical precedent makes it completely ok then!! These protests were on par with the civil rights marches in the 1960s.
The 1980's drug laws were put into place because politicians wanted to "out tough" each other while fighting the war on drugs. But yeah, who gives a **** if the laws end up targeting blacks more than anyone else. People are totally fine with creating a brand new slave class. That's the magic of apathy...
You're right. Vietnam War protests are exactly with the same importance and gravitas as these med student protests. Power to the people!
Yeah, the fact that crack cocaine is the form that gives you an immediate high has no bearing at all. But bc it affects a certain race (althought not the entire race, just the ones who choose to do illicit drugs) that gives you license to call it racist. Boo-hoo.
So it's likely that you really don't give a **** about the black community. And that's totally fine. But some of us do. And I'm not gonna waste my time arguing semantics and looking up the various interpretations of racism, etc.
Wrong again. I don't give a **** about those who willingly choose to do illicit drugs for the purpose of getting high esp. one with a huge addiction potential and dangerous. Take illicit drugs - be prepared to serve the jail time the law mandates for that, regardless of your skin color. Only black people don't have the ability to smoke crack.
Wrong about what? I said it's likely aka not certain. But it's great to hear that you're ok with the incarceration of drug users
You're just overflowing with compassion...
I have more compassion for those around them that are put in harm's way by being around those whose purpose is to get high or those who have the unfortunate circumstance of being killed by someone who is high.Wrong about what? I said it's likely aka not certain. But it's great to hear that you're ok with the incarceration of drug users
Obviously, having some compassion is "more" than having zero compassion. But sure, let's continue to incarcerate drug users. It's definitely working wonders.
Didn't say that's the only solution. You have two choices as an active drug user -- rehab w/psychiatry or jail. Pick your choice. As an active drug user, you are a danger to others - esp. the disabled, the elderly, and children who can't defend themselves.
Lol
You're right. Drug users have no potential of being violent. I'm sure ED docs would disagree with you though.
Yep, it's that simple...
And I didn't accuse you of saying that it's the only solution...
Although, many of us believe that the (overly) punitive measures are harmful and counterproductive. But hey, you're entitled to your opinion. Even if that means supporting the incarceration of non-violent drug users.
Yeah, and a high percentage of violent crimes are committed under the influence of alcohol. Should we reinstate Prohibition?
Yes, bc Alcohol works pharmacologically EXACTLY like LSD, Meth, Cocaine, etc. Have you ever even worked or done a rotation in an ER at an academic medical center?
There is no best answer to drug addiction. Do an ER rotation in an academic medical center in an urban area. It will change your view on how very dangerous many of these drugs are and the first people they take it out on are healthcare workers in the ER.
Who is talking about Medicaid? No one.
Lol. When did I ever say that drug users have no potential of being violent? Why are you bringing up pharmacology?
I'm the opposite. I'll take a drunk over someone on a cocaine high or on LSD. There are protocols for alcohol detox.
It was sarcasm. Obviously Vietnam War protests are not on par with med student 4.5 minute protests. They aren't on the same plane of importance for most rational people.
I'm not your jester. Esp. when a) it wasn't directed at you and b) it was a joke. Esp. when you're itching to fight on another topic. I won't be giving that to you.
So cocaine will kill you or won't? And LSD will kill you or won't? you listed it twice.
You've timed it? Job well done!
Unless that Cocaine spurs an MI. Alcohol withdrawal will kill you. The amount of EtOH you'd have to drink to die would have to be huge.
The comment was in a reply to someone else's post not yours. Yup, like I thought, just wanting to argue. Onto the block list you go.
God I hope I'm next. The mobile app sucks at not showing people on my block list...if I was on his too that'd help.
Ugh I know right? That's the worst
In theory it should take more than being a good person to be a cop. But then again the police force is nothing more than a jobs program now. The rangers of the wild west are gone.Waiting for Dermviser to comment about how little "overprivileged" students at all those institutions know about racial discrimination in America
To be fair, I'm sure that there were students from those schools who did not take part in those demonstrations.
In all honesty I feel bad for police, because most of them are good people and the public completely turned against them. What a bad time to be a cop!
When I was in a position to need protection, I wished we had a police force which actually provided a sense of security, instead of one where calling in for help felt like a bigger risk than dealing with the actual threats at hand.
When have you ever called the police and things actually got worse and you felt less safe after they arrived? I am genuinely curious.
It's not a problem if their public image is so bad that people don't feel they can turn to them when needed?
