Posted by F.Y.I. on July 13, 2005 at 22:49:32 (PST):
Contrary to popular perceptions, drug use and addiction are not confined to the poverty stricken. Many of the customers of the inner city drug traffickers are college age suburbanites, and sometimes even their professionally employed parents. Most of the individuals that purchase drugs do not commit violent crimes, yet are susceptible to fines and prison terms if caught possessing an "illegal" substance. This, of course, leads to overcrowded conditions in jails, too often allowing for early release of violent criminals.