The Terror War on Drugs
From LA Weekly, The Terror War on Drugs.
Sad personal stories, but people should know about them. For more on efforts to change the irrational, ill-advised, unjust, discriminatory drug law penalties in the U.S., take a visit over to FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums) and acquaint yourself with their terrific work.
Pass the word on the good news this week: The Michigan Legislature has repealed that state's draconian mandatory minimum drug sentences:
"A bipartisan majority of the Michigan Senate today passed a historic package of three sentencing reform bills – HB 5394 (H-3), HB 5395 (H-2) and HB 6510 (H-1) – that eliminate most of the state’s Draconian mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses. Governor John Engler is expected to sign the bills"
Here is FAMM's fact sheet on the Michigan laws.
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