Proposing to End Prosecutions for Low-Level Marijuana Offenses
This article is of great concern. The Brooklyn district attorney office has stated that they will stop prosecuting small charges on possession of marijuana. Itâs a controversial issue being that in a way it inhibits marijuana use. Â Along with this Mr. Thompson is also proposing taking low level misdemeanors cases within the teenage range and engaging these individualâs in short behavioral programs.
The opposing theory known as âBroken windowsâ suggest that stopping small crimes helps prevent future delinquencies. Â Do you guys agree with this? Should we make our laws less lenient and hope that our society adapt to these changes in a positive way?
Wow! I believe that proposing this shows how our system is failing more and more. I think if you give someone too much freedom can lead to chaos. People need rules and regulations and that is why although there is no absolut safe place, the world is safe enough that we have survived and coexisted for this long. Giving people too much power, for example allowing them to have marijuana, not to sound so extreme, will set the downfall to our society.
I feel that our society is giving up. Our system is put in place for a reason so that people do not abuse the system. I believe if you give an individual an inch they will take a mile. Allowing small amounts of marijuana to be used without consequences only supports this behavior. This is another reason why human services is important, to help those figure out why is it that they participate in the negative activities that they allow themselves to engage in.
Dr Shepard always states “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” I am not saying that our laws should be thrown out, but the individual who may get caught with a very small amount of cannabis, may need to be shown a different way of engaging life. This may not work for all, but there are big brother programs with the same idea, youths on the wrong road can be helped, and in some of these cases the outcome is success. I think instead of using up tax payers money, and court time for something that does not work (especially since these type of low level offences are increasing) trying something new might have a refreshing result. I would like to know more about this “broken windows” program.
All opinions are legitimate. My view favors that of the authoritative government. If someone is doing something illegal and they are aware of it, why should we dismiss these charges? It seems to me that we are encouraging them along the wrong path. Donât get me wrong, Heathers view is totally valid but ideally we canât expect people to reciprocate with good behavior. Doing good for them does not mean they will do good for us. It simply creates a pathway of temptations. How far can the individual go before getting in trouble? (Perhaps expanding a small business through out several neighborhoods.) Specifically on this matter I would apply zero tolerance. I would do this solely on the reason that they are not only endangering themselves, but they are potentially putting at risk the lives of others.
Luis I understand your reasoning, and your point is well taken, however; I believe teenagers have the tendency to try new things, experiment without the thought of the consequences. To apply zero tolerance here is a bit harsh, in my opinion. I feel “Broken Windows” can be repaired, but since life is not perfect, not all will be repaired, and those that cannot be repaired should by all means receive your zero tolerance ruling. Maybe I do have too much faith in humanity, but I cannot honesty say, just because one has stepped on the wrong road – he cannot get back on the right path. If after a person makes a mistake they are shown the right path, and they continue on the wrong road then they have made a decision and deserve what comes next.
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