Criminalization of drugs in the United States is primarily a political concern. Massive numbers of poor people and minorities have been excluded from our political process due to drug use.
In Florida, 1.6M felons were "given" the right vote again (1). Most of the large elections in Florida are decided by less than 100K votes. The governor's race was more like 35K difference. Who do you think these ex-cons will vote for?
In Florida, 1.6M felons were "given" the right vote again (1). Most of the large elections in Florida are decided by less than 100K votes. The governor's race was more like 35K difference. Who do you think these ex-cons will vote for?
1) https://www.wsj.com/articles/florida-voted-to-give-1-4-milli...