Has anyone ever thought that maybe there is a higher arrest rate of non-white citizens simply because they posses more weed or because they smoke and sell it in exposed public areas?
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Do you know how easy these statistics are to research? It’s 2018—Google is free. There are 100s of studies proving black/white marijuana usage is virtually equal, w/ white usage often eclipsing black. Or you could’ve just read this whole article which references the SAMHSA data.
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So true. So much easier to stay out of these threads if you don’t know or care—just read and learn. It’s institutionalized racism. We’re swimming in it. Last stats I had, using cannabis at pretty much equal rates, blacks 4x more likely to be arrested. Damn shame.
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Lotta bots in this thread spreading propaganda. Hmm
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The black race shall forever remain the most oppressed race so long as Africa remains underdeveloped and controlled by vicious tyrants and unreasonable men.
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This....is too much. *tears* of sadness, and all out anger. Why the blind cannot see their faults. Its beyond humane comprehension.
#PrayersForEqualityLoveHumanity
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Just like the guy walking home from double shift at work...he got arrested for Jaywalking. The dirty cops are just looking for reasons.
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Identifying the “racism-criminal bias” problem is the first step. Now we need innovative ideas to change people’s thought processes. 50% of the problem is insidious unconscious bias thats super difficult BUT it can be reprogrammed over time— but we need totally fresh thinking.
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According to our study
@TAG_NYC 400+ people will sleep incarcerated tonight for possession of cannabis. Over 400,for what is perfectly legal in almost a dozen states. That is a crime The fact that the majority are African American or Latino is a scandal and blatant racism - 1 more reply
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LEGALIZE IT ALL. Look at Amsterdam's successes.
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Amsterdam? You don’t need to look so far. Marihuana has been legal in Colorado since January 2014.
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And opioid use is down in Colorado because of it.
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I’ve been screaming about this for years. Thanks for continuing to report on it
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When marijuana was declared illegal in the US, largely in the1920's, don't you think it was because of the many black musicians smoking it? Long history of how to lock them up.
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This is a good lesson for young black men. Don't smoke marijuana while driving your car. Its pungent odor is a dead giveaway to any police officer who stops you!
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We want it legal and we want these folks released.
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In New York City most minorities live in precinct populated areas, while Caucasian live where there one precinct for there large area of living like the rockaways, staten island, riverdale, benson hurst, williambridge, pelham parkway, forest hills and morris park
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