Thursday, October 23, 2014 12:04:07 AM
The anti-cannabis sentiment among law enforcement is not surprising. When asked why so many police organizations are lobbying against marijuana law reform, retired Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief Stephen Downing said:
"It's money, In many states, the city government expects police to make seizures, and they expect these seizures to supplement their budgets."
"The only difference now compared to the times of alcohol prohibition is that, in the times of alcohol prohibition, law enforcement—the police and judges—got their money in brown paper bags. Today, they get their money through legitimate, systematic programs run by the federal government. That's why they’re using their lobbying organizations to fight every reform."
Legalizing cannabis would greatly cut into their income, be it from cash seizures, federal grants, etc. It would also take away a common excuse to do a warrantless search. Many cops justify this stance by falling for the rampant, unfounded anti-cannabis propaganda that continues to plague this nation.
If you want to hear what honest cops have to say about the drug war in general, check out:
LEAP - Law Enforcement Against Prohibition - http://www.leap.cc/ - 'Cops Say Legalize'
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