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[scottobear]

It is astonishing that a potential law could even reach the stage of being voted on in the USA that says if you witness or 'become aware' that neighbors or friends have broken the law with narcotics (which presumes you are a competent judge of that), you will be compelled by law to denounce them to the police. Failure to do so means prosecution and the threat of a two year sentence yourself if convicted of simply minding your own business. Even if you disagree with the drug laws, you will be threatened with prison if you do not actively help enforce them against other people.

Comments

[silentyrs.livejournal.com]

yikes. That's absurd

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

It's pretty scary, too close to a police state for me.

I've been hoping good things for you recently!

Re: booo... hisss....

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

and Hazard pay! drug dealers don't mess about!