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2016 Postmortem

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16. Big surprise - the "Ever Been Arrested?" ads that keep popping up...

Sun Jul 7, 2013, 03:40 PM

Jul 2013

when I look at this thread all show people of color.

Maybe they represent the people in jail on drug offenses.

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I Wish Pres. Obama Would Pardon Those In Jail For Non-Violent Drug Offenses [View all] polichick Jul 2013 OP

Yes, acknowledge it as a medical problem, pardon them and start funding Live and Learn Jul 2013 #1

Agreed. I'll bet family members of Congress get treatment... polichick Jul 2013 #3

They may be able to keep out of jail for longer but Live and Learn Jul 2013 #6

That would be great and seems so logical... polichick Jul 2013 #7

Exactly, follow the money as usual. nt Live and Learn Jul 2013 #9

True - but it sure is disappointing that it's fine with... polichick Jul 2013 #24

I am reserving judgement on Obama. bemildred Jul 2013 #25

It would be nice if he would stop jailing people with legal pot Marrah_G Jul 2013 #2

Could it be about the pharmaceutical companies?? polichick Jul 2013 #4

bingo Marrah_G Jul 2013 #17

Then he is liable for anything they may do. dkf Jul 2013 #5

Non-violent offenders who are given treatment... polichick Jul 2013 #8

But that many people...someone is bound to do something. dkf Jul 2013 #10

The political part is disgusting but a fact of life. dkf Jul 2013 #14

Of course not, we must be jailed for what we might do in the future. Live and Learn Jul 2013 #11

Big surprise - the "Ever Been Arrested?" ads that keep popping up... polichick Jul 2013 #16

No. Igel Jul 2013 #18

Might be complicated to come up with guidelines... polichick Jul 2013 #20

If someone breaks into your house Mariana Jul 2013 #23

Yeah, the prison system and pharmaceutical companies... polichick Jul 2013 #21