Poor, working class, and middle class young white people had their lives almost destroyed for possession of very small amounts of marijuana. I knew many young men from around 1970 through the early 1980’s who had their lives diverted because of a few joints. These people were not dealers nor growers, just recreational users. All of them were white. All of them worked. Many were full-time students with part-time jobs. Entry into the military (some of the young men wanted military service), admission into the college/university of their choice, or even continuing as a student at a college/university became impossible for them because of a small amount of marijuana. Yes, a few of them did jail time which really slammed doors in their faces regarding jobs/careers.
I must live in a bubble because I do not see difficulties and injustice confined to our black population.
Jill
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