That state’s prison system grows even while the rest of the state budget shrinks.
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MedScape has some interesting data on the pot-to-prison pipeline…..
Based on current prison population counts, we estimate that there are 27,900 persons in state and federal prison serving a sentence for which a marijuana violation is the controlling (or most serious) offense.[67] This translates to a national estimated loss of more than $600 million per year.[68] Twenty-three percent of marijuana offenders are incarcerated for a possession offense, 15% for possession with intent to distribute, and 59% for trafficking. Of the total, 40% are incarcerated for the first time, 48% are recidivists with no current or prior violent offense history, and 12% are recidivists with a past violent offense in their criminal history.
Marijuana and the Correctional System
Legalize it, (with hefty tariffs for importing and severe penalties for smuggling). Tax it. And use the money for something useful.
Thank you for expanding that. Yes, legalize it. And use the money to build me a high-speed train.
“….”And use the money to build me a high-speed train.”
…or even better health-care plans for our elected representatives.
Or we’ll just ignore the elected representatives, and give health care all around.
CS, our elected representatives have the best health care plans in the USA!
Irony, Jay, irony.