What Do You Think of This?
Question by dtay: what do you think of this?
Would you be willing to give me your thoughts about my idea for crime prevention, I think it could end all disputes between those in favor of guns and those against and you actually respond to people with helpful advice. Thanks in advance d.tay phila,pa
I would like this to be thought about with an open mind and feeling of urgentcy that you could’nt feel unless you live in this enviorment and are facing life and death on a regular basis.
From: Dondae R. Taylor
Re: Crime prevention and drug addiction deterent
Does It Make More Sense to Put CHEMICALLY ADDICTED People in PRISON for POSSESSION or in REHAB?
Question by Bush is not conservative: Does it make more sense to put CHEMICALLY ADDICTED people in PRISON for POSSESSION or in REHAB?
Addiction is an illness. Narcotics abuse is an illness. Logically, the purchasing, possession and abuse of a drug by an addict is as much of a health concern as it is a legal one.
Narcotics abuse is undoubtedly a more emotionally complicated crime than other nonviolent offenses such as theft and vandalism, but early attempts to curb abuse lacked the necessary breadth to get addicts clean. Incarceration is not an effective method of freeing drug users from the substances on which they depend.
Who Would Be More Likely to Be Persuaded by Peer Pressures Such as Drinking, Drug Use, Skipping Class?
Question by mike: who would be more likely to be persuaded by peer pressures such as drinking, drug use, skipping class?
Scenario:
John is an 18-year-old freshman at New York University. John was the starting quarterback at his high school in a small town in Indiana. He enjoys playing sports and hanging out with friends. John has always been popular and done well in school and sports. Once he is comfortable in his surroundings he can be confident in what he is doing.