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by chasfm11
Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: PA: Homeowner shoots intruder, but then ...
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Re: PA: Homeowner shoots intruder, but then ...

It would be interesting to gather statistics on the crimes that are committed which are drug related. From those who are burglars, looking for stuff to sell to buy drugs to those like this case, trying to avail themselves of someone else's drug stash, it sure seems to be a lot of criminal activity. My guess is that the numbers would be well beyond 60%.

Part of me believes that there is a disproportionate amount of our legal system and penalties associated with drug related matters, some of which could be labeled as "victimless" crimes. The mitigating factor is that 70% of child abuse and neglect takes place in the homes of drug abusers.

If people who wanted to do drugs would agree not to have kids in their homes - ever, I'd be inclined to say "go for it." What we are doing today sure isn't working any better for drugs than Prohibition did for alcohol.

Is protecting your stash considered part of the Castle doctrine? :evil2:

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